Three Takeaways from the USDA Census of Agriculture
The 2022 Census of Agriculture was released this week, reporting increased farm profits but decreased farmland. Vilsack calls the data “a wakeup call.”
America’s food economy depends on long-haul trucking. Monitoring devices intended to make the industry safer might not be working.
Small Processors Face Big Obstacles in Ultra-Consolidated Meat-Packing Industry
USDA grants help small processors push back against the ‘Big Four,’ but it’s an uphill battle.
How Diverse is the Wine Industry Now?
Has the soul searching following Black Lives Matter led to real change?
Farmworker-Led Groups Push For Next Farm Bill to Include Worker Rights and Protections
The Farm Bill has historically excluded farmworker protections. Many hope this year will be different.
Troops Leaving Service Find New Purpose on the Farm
Transitioning back to civilian life can be a challenge for service members. This agricultural bootcamp helps veterans cultivate new beginnings and find opportunities in farming and food.
Navigating the Buzzwords Behind an ‘Ethical’ Bag of Coffee
Consumers are often asked to make more responsible choices. Yet when it comes to commodity goods like coffee, the complex production chain can turn an uncomplicated habit into a complicated decision.
Seattle’s Black Farmers Collective Nurtures Communities and Crops
At Small Axe Farm, producers learn how to tend vegetables and grow their businesses.
Opinion: As the Heat Rises We Must Do Better at Protecting Agricultural Workers
The three-year average number of heat-related worker deaths has doubled since the early 1990s. Help has been too slow to materialize.
