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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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Aquaponics and other indoor ag systems rely on access to water and energy, not soil or seas. Siting them near existing distribution hubs or industrial parks makes plenty of sense.
by Jim Giles
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Consumption continues to decline, generating real questions about the sustainability of the current system. But are we prepared for a just transition?
by Jim Giles
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These forces, unless we actively resist them, will distort attempts at improvement. They will prevent 'better” from meaning better for everyone.
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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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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Startup Muuse is testing an alternative to disposable cups, hundreds of billions of which end up in landfills every year.
by Jim Giles