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The United States' factory farm problem is getting worse, with 97 million more animals living on factory farms in 2022 compared to 2017 – and 52 billion more pounds of manure. Learn more about how we can reform our current food system to be more just and sustainable in our new report, “Factory Farm Nation: 2024 Edition.” ⬇

The Frontera Foundation educates the public about how healthy eating and sustainable agriculture go hand in hand. Farmland preservation and management have numerous benefits, such as safeguarding wildlife, preserving our agricultural heritage, and purifying the air and water. Agricultural workers and landscapers are frequently exposed to harmful chemicals. Women with breast cancer are also five to nine times more likely to have pesticide residues in their blood. Moreover, children living in households that use toxic chemicals for ornamental lawn maintenance are at a higher risk of developing leukemia. To avoid these hazards, you can opt for organic food, which has fewer pesticide residues than conventionally grown crops that can damage human health and contribute to contaminated drinking water sources and wildlife extinction. If you want to learn more about this topic, you can visit https://lnkd.in/gZmxVJbN.

Another vital marker 📍 to proof that the plant based market is NOT in a slump or on its way out: Upfield recently made a bold move to make their Flora range 100% vegan again. And it’s paying off in a big way, according to new documents. 📃 Boasting record sales, the UK branch of the company has seen a turnover of £242 million in 2023, up from just under £228 million the previous year, with pre-tax profits soaring to £18 million from £10.5 million in 2022. 💰 This was followed from Upfield’s October 2023 announcement that all Flora Buttery products would be vegan, reversing a 2020 recipe change that had added buttermilk. 🌱 (Note: Flora had previously been plant-based since it was created in 1965…) This change alignes with Upfield’s goal of making all its products plant-based, though they sadly haven't confirmed a timeline for this transition yet. 👀 #FreedomFoodAlliance #VeganBusiness #PlantBased #Sustainability #FoodInnovation #FloraButtery #Upfield

Have you checked out The Staple Pulse newsletter? This quarterly newsletter published by Rural Action and the Appalachian Staple Foods Collaborative focuses on "the emergent environmental, cultural, and economic impacts of our food system, with an emphasis on staple crops", also featuring "partner updates, occasional policy briefs, recipes, suggested readings, events, and more". We encourage you to check out the past newsletters here: https://loom.ly/Ui2Qk3Q , and subscribe to the newsletter to receive quarterly updates! #asfc #appalachia #shagbarkmill #newsletter #staplepulse #staplecrops

Check out this inspiring #sustainability story from Urban Ambassadors’ board president, Tanner Faaborg:

Did you know that when you eat meat in Case Dining Hall, the chances are, it was raised right here at #EKU? Through the hard work at Meadowbrook farms, our localized food chain supports sustainable agriculture practices and sets an example for others to follow. In the link below, you can read more about our connections to the agriculture industry and hear from Hunter Quinones, a recent graduate, about his experience! 🐮🥩 🔗: https://lnkd.in/e3ED_g26

The Growcer network motivates us to keep doing what we do. To see the impact individuals have on their communities by growing fresh food year-round – and to be a part of it – is incredibly rewarding. Watch behind-the-scenes of how a Growcer modular hydroponic farm is made: https://hubs.ly/Q02lYCdG0

The world's food supply begins on the farm. Farmers, who rely on the land for their livelihoods, are constantly innovating and adapting to ensure the rest of us can eat. In this episode of ADM’s Faces of Food film series, we learn how Leeper Family Farms harnesses entrepreneurial drive to enhance their farming business, benefiting their livelihood and the entire family. Watch now and discover the innovation that defines America's farming community. https://lnkd.in/efPRWcAh

Food should be something everyone can count on, but for many people in rural areas, it’s not that simple. This World Food Day reminds us that too many rural communities are being left behind because policies just aren’t working in their favor. At The Lush Culture, we know it’s not just about growing more—it’s about making sure the #RightToFood is real for everyone. With better support and smarter farming practices, we can change this. Everyone deserve fair policies that help them thrive, not just survive. Let’s work towards a future where no one is left out, and where every community has what it needs to grow. 🌍💪 #WorldFoodDay2024 #RightToFood #supportruralcommunities #thelushculture #leavenoonebehind

It's National Agriculture Week. The farmland, food security and sustainable food-supply chain is at risk more than ever in our history. Unfortunately, while several States have laws on the books protecting their Farmlands only a few states have decided which Agency will enforce these laws. Know where your food is raised, harvested processed and packaged. It is a matter of National Security. Save our Farmlands. Celebrate Every Day ! #USAFarmers #USAFood #FoodSecurity #NationalSecurity #ForeignOwnershipofFarmland #FarmLandOwnership #FarmersConsumerAwareness #Sustainabilityfood #supplychainsafety #celebrateeveryday #giftoftime #everydayisagift #protecttheeveryday #everydaycounts #livelife #lovelife #livelifewell #celebrateeveryday #hugsomeone #lifeadvice #todayistheday #knowyoucan #handtohand #knowledgebroker #gogetit #youcandoanything #youcandoit #relationshipbuilding #facetoface #handshake #lifesjourney #today #youcan #makeitagreatday #makeitbetter #BuildingRelationshipsBuildsSales #everyday #gifts #maketodaycount #buildingrelationshipsbuildssales #relationshipselling #giftoflife #relationshipdevelopment https://lnkd.in/eP3fxKBk