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Trinkler Dairy Farms added a biodigester system to reduce emissions by 30 percent.
by Jim Giles
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Plenty, InFarm, Oishii, AreoFarms and Gotham Greens have all seen intense investment and market growth this year.
by Jim Giles
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Alternative proteins. Regenerative agriculture. The push toward zero. All loomed large in 2020.
by Jim Giles
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The challenge of reforming the way we manage the almost 1 billion acres of U.S. farmland can seem overwhelming, but we’re seeing the emergence of a suite of solutions that might be up to the job.
by Jim Giles
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You have 30 seconds to urge the President-elect to focus on a particular issue. What would it be?
by Jim Giles
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An idea: Eat less meat and then, on the land that frees up, restore native ecosystems, such as forests, which draw down carbon.
by Jim Giles
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Farmers across the Corn Belt tend to plant rotations of soy and corn. Diversification could boost returns and reduce pollution. Why don't farmers make the switch?
by Jim Giles
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Digital sales are helping farmers make up for business from shuttered restaurants, but not everyone can afford this fresh product and meat, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
by Jim Giles
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There are gaps in coverage, but a new dashboard aggregates more than 170 indicators about food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and other key agricultural metrics.
by Jim Giles
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Until now, food shopping seemed immune to the rise of online retail. This shift is a major opportunity.
by Jim Giles
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Many shoppers will find the process quicker and easier post-pandemic, which begs the need for more serious attention to the transportation footprint associated with getting groceries to consumers' front doors.
by Jim Giles
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Redundant, distributed, resilient, smaller scale and locally powered, yet connected to the larger world in ways that benefit it when safe.
by Jim Giles
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Skeptics are sowing doubts about the carbon sequestration potential. The questions underscore the complexities of soil science.
by Jim Giles
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Restaurants are struggling, affecting local producers. But many are acting quickly to minimize food waste and some have seen a surge in online orders.
by Jim Giles
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Reforms in the way cattle are handled promise dramatic reductions in emissions related to beef production.
by Jim Giles