Better weather improves crops on most NC farms, despite some flooding. But many farmers need aid that hasn't arrived after 2024 disasters. Bountiful harvest expected for many NC crops, but recovery from ’24 still lagging is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to s...| Carolina Public Press
Food for the Spirit hosted a two-day gathering in Buffalo on March 22-23, launching the Buffalo Bypass Network with 48 food justice advocates, including QTBIPOC growers. The initiative aims to enhance food access, sustainability, and community collaboration. Participants shared resources and explored collective ownership models to strengthen regional food systems and empower communities.| Food for the Spirit
“Before I begin this interview, I want to say that if I am alive tomorrow, or if I am arrested tomorrow, or if I disappear, the responsibility for this will lie with the hokim of Shakhrisabz district, Samad Khasanov. He is to blame for my despair. If I die tomorrow, I would like the truth […]| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
Насилие со стороны милиции в Узбекистане: два случая, мало ответов Подкрепленные доказательствами обвинения в Кашкадарье и Намангане свидетельствуют о постоянном злоупотреблении властью и безнаказанности должностных лиц. Эта статья основана на видеорепортаже Озодли...| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
California farmers are responsible for over 75% of all cantaloupes grown in the United States! We met with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce to learn more about how cantaloupes grow in the Golden State. It starts with a seed In California, cantaloupes are planted nine months a year – from January through September. Garrett admits, […] The post How Cantaloupes Grow in California: From Farm to Table appeared first on California Grown.| California Grown
Puddledub, a Fife based farmer and butcher have been nominated as finalists for the Scottish Butcher’s Shop of The Year Awards 2023. The award seeks best independent retail butchers across the UK looking at innovation, quality displays and online retail whilst also celebrating quality, commitment, and achievement throughout the UK butchery industry. Peter Mitchell of […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
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A check in conversation with Cindie Christiansen, founder of Foodprint Nordic and Top 50 Farmers (no, it’s not a ranking, so nobody “won”). We spoke just six months ago, but this time we met in person to talk about the progress of turning farmers into the next superheroes of climate, water, health, and more.| Investing in regenerative agriculture
By Shannon Kelleher A federal judge this week ruled that the Trump administration’s move to terminate several grants to support farmers and underserved communities was likely “arbitrary and capricious,” and ordered the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore five grants it canceled and cease the cancellation of a sixth grant.| The New Lede
A conversation with Sheila Darmos, co-founder of the Southern Lights, based in the southern Peloponnese, Greece with the mission is to spread knowledge, techniques, and the mindset for regenerative practices across all domains of human activity. Sheila is also a co-founding farmer of the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) and serves as an EU Soil Mission Ambassador.| Investing in regenerative agriculture
The colours of human skin, eyes and hair in living people across the world are determined by variants of genes (alleles) found at the same place on a chromosome. Since chromosomes are inherited from both… More| Earth-logs
Leaked Videos Reveal the Brutal Methods of the Presidential Advisor for Agriculture The independent Uzbek Telegram channel Eltuz has published two leaked video recordings from an online meeting between Shukhrat Ganiev, the Presidential Advisor on Agricultural Development, and regional officials, recorded in June and July of this year. Ganiev, who oversees Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector and […]| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
Farmers in Bagdad district of Fergana region told journalist Sharifa Madrahimova that the district hokim is forcing them to deliver more grain to the state than is specified in their contracts.| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
From trending TikTok recipes to the most popular entrées of 2023, see how America’s No. 1 protein is ready to keep satisfying tastebuds in the year ahead.| Chicken Check In
Every year, U.S. chicken companies give meals, funding and volunteer time to communities, and 2023 was no exception. See how we work to combat chronic hunger.| Chicken Check In
Learn about the legacy of Cecile Long Steele, who is credited with pioneering the U.S. chicken industry, and meet women who keep her entrepreneurial spirit alive.| Chicken Check In
A conversation with farmer Benedikt Bösel, farmer and regen agronomist Matteo Mazzola and Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers. We need regenerative agronomists. Because let’s face it — most farmers trust their agronomist, and the chances that their agronomist is trained in regen are pretty small. We’re moving from the first group of super ambitious, entrepreneurial, and slightly rebellious farmers who have made the transition, to a larger group who want to transition but ...| Investing in regenerative agriculture
This is the first post in a series discussing the basic contours of life – birth, marriage, labor, subsistence, death – of pre-modern peasants and their families. Prior to the industrial revolution, peasant farmers of varying types made up the overwhelming majority of people in settled societies (the sort with cities and writing). And when … Continue reading Collections: Life, Work, Death and the Peasant, Part I: Households→| A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry
Radio Ozodlik posted an appeal made by a farmer from Oltinsoy district (Surkhandarya region) who has accused the district hokim of deliberately cutting off his water supply in retaliation for refusing to surrender an additional 40 tons of grain beyond his contractual obligation. In his video appeal Bobur Pardaev, a farmer from the Oltinsoy district, […]| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
Farmer Barno Davlatova from the Syrdarya district, Syrdarya region, has accused local authorities of unlawfully confiscating her surplus wheat, which was in excess of her contractual obligations with the state enterprise Oqoltin Don.| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
A conversation with Anand Ethirajalu, farmer-turned-ecologist and project director for the Save Soil movement, on groundwork.| Investing in regenerative agriculture
This is the first post in a series discussing the basic contours of life – birth, marriage, labor, subsistence, death – of pre-modern peasants and their families. Prior to the industria…| A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry
In its funding bill, Congress is cutting funding to teach families to eat healthy. Organizers had no choice but to cut some programs.| Mountain State Spotlight
Seed keepers and seed activists are maintaining foodways and building cultural reverence through community networks| Prism
Explore the history behind the decline of Black farmers in the U.S., the structural barriers they face today, and the organizations working to build a more equitable food system.| Misfits Market - Blog
When the Texas Legislature approved Senate Bill 3 (SB3) in May, it sent shockwaves through a sector that has flourished since the 2019 legalization of hemp. Authored by Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) and forcefully driven by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, SB3 would ban any detectable level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in hemp-derived products—effectively outlawing everything that […]| Let's Talk Hemp | #1 Website for Cannabis and Hemp News, Hemp Events
This week, President Trump tweeted that he “stand[s] with our farmers” and is “making good on [his] promise to defend our Farmers & Ranchers from unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations.” As with so much of what emanates from Trump’s mouth and Twitter account, the President’s latest claim is patently false. In July, President Trump […]| Property of the People
Farmers in Spain and France were again protesting agricultural imports from Ukraine and South America under the Mercosur trade agreement ahead of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visiting France and the expiration of a free trade agreement with Ukraine, writes TopAgrar.pl. Da Silva wants to convince President Emmanuel Macron to drop his opposition […]| Remix News
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Farmers group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) today joins thousands of freedom and democracy-loving citizens in the commemoration of the 38th year of the Edsa People Power uprising. “Today, with our commitment to oppose the Marcos Jr-led Charter Change, farmers commemorate the 1986 uprising’s legacy of ending Marcos Sr’s fascist rule which scourged the countryside […]| updates from the peasant movement of the Philippines
The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) today said the Commission on Election’s (Comelec) release of withdrawal forms to take back signatures for the People’s Initiative (PI) wholly …| updates from the peasant movement of the Philippines
Kāhu are messy eaters and have questionable table manners and social skills, but they have become unexpected helpers for Hamish Trolove's possum disposal.| Predator Free NZ Trust
Nature markets allow individuals and businesses to pay for the benefits that nature provides, often supporting environmental conservation and restoration efforts. A new standard aims to bring clarity and confidence to nature markets.| defrafarming.blog.gov.uk
An afternoon stroll through the land of Angus McIntosh, also known as Farmer Angus, where we talk about brands, wine and get interrupted by dogs and, believe it or not, a grazing tortoise. From his South African farm, Angus guides us through his groundbreaking practices, producing everything from grass-fed beef to carbon-negative wine. With every product, he redefines conscious consumption, making a compelling case for how our food choices can drive positive environmental change.| Investing in regenerative agriculture
Why land tenure and security are key to the future of food. We’ve touched on the massive issues of land tenure, access, and security on the podcast before, but never enough. In many regions, land prices have been rising steadily for the past 50–100 years, becoming entirely disconnected from the land’s productive value—especially for those wanting to farm using regenerative agroecology. This has made land increasingly inaccessible for the next generation of farmers.| Investing in regenerative agriculture
A conversation with Kevin Wolz, CEO of Canopy Farm Management and former founder of the Savanna Institute. Canopy provides tree planting and management services to farmers and landowners in the US Midwest. They establish perennial crops, timber plantings, conservation practices, and integrated agroforestry systems.| Investing in regenerative agriculture
A conversation with Cindie Christiansen and Analisa Winther, founder of Top 50 Farmers, about the narrative around farmers and how it has to change. Less than 12% of farmers in the EU are under 40, and it isn’t seen as “sexy.” The stereotype of a 60-year-old white man on a tractor isn’t helping, and no, driverless tractors are not going to take care of our farming anytime soon. So how do we change that? One way is to put the current trailblazers, the pioneering regenerative farmers,...| Investing in regenerative agriculture
Azolla feed leads to a 15-20% increase in milk production in dairy cows. Its production does not require huge investment and can be seen as a boon to the resource-poor tribal farmers who cannot afford expensive livestock and poultry feed.| Gaon Connection | India's Biggest Rural Media Platform
Despite all of the earthiness of Texas restaurants, this may be the closest they've ever gotten to nature. An extravagant dinner series by a land artist will have three renowned local chefs plating up family-style meals in the fields at Brenham's Whitehurst Farm, Austin's Boggy Creek Farm, and Hye's William Chris Vineyards on September 28, September 29, October 5, and October 6, respectively.| CultureMap San Antonio
A pricey foodie event is returning to the Dallas area — sortof — with a top chef behind the wheel: Outstanding in the Field, featuring dinners staged at communal tables that snake through actual fields, will make four stops in Texas including Shadow Creek in Bowie where it will feature Misti Norris, owner of Petra and the Beast.| CultureMap Dallas
Donald Nonini and Dorothy Holland interviewed sustainable farmers and food activists across N.C. to develop better models for local food systems.| UNC Research Stories
A conversation with Maarten van Dam, founder of Schevichoven Regenerative farm, about numbers when transitioning from conventional to regenerative agriculture and keeping records on inputs, prices, and machinery. Maarten is keeping a lot of records of their pioneering farm transitioning from a mono dairy farm to a diverse agroforestry system.| Investing in regenerative agriculture
In January 2024, in the most recent and serious case, an independent rights monitor working on the Indorama Agro project was threatened by government security officials. The monitor was told that their work was “dangerous” and that they would face criminal charges if they did not immediately stop speaking to Indorama workers.| Uzbek Forum for Human Rights
The Danish government has introduced radical new laws that will tax livestock farmers for "emissions" from cows, pigs, and sheep to supposedly "fight global warming."| Slay News
LOOK. Relief operations of Sagip Kanayunan, Damayang Simbahan laban sa Disaster,Youth Action on El Nino Network and Bayanihan Alay sa Sambayanan in Bulacan for farmers affected by El Nino. More tha…| updates from the peasant movement of the Philippines
RELIEF DRIVE FOR FARMERS, FISHERS, AND PEASANT WOMEN AFFECTED BY EL NIÑO Oplan Sagip Kanayunan and Tulong Anakpawis rural emergency relief operations are coordinating with the Youth Action on El Ni…| updates from the peasant movement of the Philippines
Farmers group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said the domestic agriculture needs full protection and not more foreign investments and foreign ownership as proposed in the insidious Charter …| updates from the peasant movement of the Philippines
Adamaah Grayse, a Food Justice Organizer, has added an agricultural extension component to Buffalo Juneteenth Celebration. The extension includes a gallery walk introducing six seedling plants of crops grown by African ancestors. The aim is to enlighten visitors about the relationship between European colonization, agriculture, enslavement, and the ongoing call for reparations.| Food for the Spirit