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Survey Reveals Consumer Perceptions of Carbon Farming
Farm of the Future
A new survey from Agoro Carbon Alliance reveals consumer insights on carbon farming and the role of farmers to mitigate climate change.
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part Three
Farm of the Future
De-risking supply chains for retailers is one potential opportunity for vertical farms.
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part Two
Farm of the Future
Areas of the world that want to bolster their domestic food production with minimal land see opportunity with vertical farms.
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part One
Farm of the Future
Despite the excitement around vertical farming in many circles, it’s a young industry that still faces a lot of challenges.
Bringing Fruiting Crops to Vertical Farming
Farm of the Future
Unfold offers genetics and digital tools to vertical farms for leafy greens, and for the expansion into more fruiting crops.
Is the “Dirty Dozen” List Filthy?
California Ag Today
The “Dirty Dozen” list gets released every year disparaging popular, affordable, and more-accessible fruits and veggies. Alongside many groups, the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) has repeatedly raised questions about the environmental group’s credibility. AFF says the “Dirty Dozen” list lacks science-based findings.
Closed-Loop Farming Systems
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Some farmers are exploring ways to grow grain in more of a closed-loop system by incorporating livestock.
People are the Key to Farm Expansion
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Kristjan Hebert is a farmer in Saskatchewan who has grown his operation from around 3,500 acres to nearly 30,000.
Robotic Mushroom Picker
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TechBrew Robotics CEO Mike Boudreau says they’ve developed a robotic mushroom picker.
Farm-Grown Bioplastic
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Companies are looking for alternatives to plastic, especially for single-use items. Could agriculture be the answer?
Cattle and Sustainability
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kansas cattlewoman, Debbie Lyons-Blythe is now chair-elect of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef in order to make sure the cattle producers are at the table when environmental and animal activists begin pointing fingers.
Sustainable Outcomes
Farm of the Future
When many people talk about sustainable agriculture, they are referring to practices. But what about outcomes?
The Costs of Vertical Farms
Farm of the Future
Vertical farming might not be big by agricultural standards, but investments into these facilities are on the rise.
Farm.One Wants to Bring 'Weird and Wonderful' Produce to Consumers
Farm of the Future
Vertical farming may not have a wide variety of crops that it can grow, but it does allow for new and unique varieties.
Automated Range Coop for Pastured Poultry
Farm of the Future
Can pastured poultry be raised at a price point that is affordable and accessible to the average consumer?
The Profitability of Converting Land to Organic
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Depending on the situation, it can be profitable to convert conventional land to organic.
De-Risking Sustainable Farming Practices
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New funding is popping up from both government and non-government organizations.
Simplifying the Process of Accessing Financial Incentives
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FarmRaise allows farmers to check their eligibility and apply for financial incentives being offered from multiple groups.