Policy Recommendations for Farming

Policy Recommendations for Farming

There are many problems with the current farming and food supply systems. This is partly due to domination by big business, and ties to a strictly traditional way of farming. There are ways in which public policy can help to steer the industry in a more sustainable...
The Qualities of an Effective Food System

The Qualities of an Effective Food System

A food system is a process by which our food goes from farm to fork. Having an effective food system is more about the success of farms and restaurants, as well as having a network of institutions and policies in place to promote farming as an industry.  These...
Promoting Organically-Farmed Produce

Promoting Organically-Farmed Produce

Organically-farmed produce is widely beneficial for a variety of reasons. Overall, it is healthier, better for the environment, and a way for small farmers to remain profitable in the face of larger competitors.  However, it is also disruptive for the current industry...
What is Biodynamic Agriculture?

What is Biodynamic Agriculture?

Biodynamic agriculture is a set of agricultural practices viewed as an alternative to traditional agriculture. In terms of its process and goals, it is similar to organic agriculture. Biodynamics integrates the natural environment into a farm’s broader vision....
6 Ways the Meat Industry Affects the Environment

6 Ways the Meat Industry Affects the Environment

Recently, the public has taken a renewed interest in the meat industry and how it affects the environment. This has led to many movements and changes in approach to how the industry operates. Some vie for more extreme measures, such as eliminating meat consumption...