Tag: sustainability
Massive Nebraska feedlot ‘just the opposite of what we need’
Alan Guebert shares his thoughts on an under-construction feedlot in southwestern Nebraska that will cover a square mile and house 150,000 cattle.
The cost of our unsustainable livestock and poultry CAFO culture
Alan Guebert calculates the actual cost of our livestock and poultry concentrated animal feeding operation culture. It's higher than most Americans believe.
Mathematician Michael O’Neill strives for sustainability with 2022 Tree Farm of...
Michael O'Neill and his farm, Bald Eagle Pass Tree Farm, are being recognized with the 2022 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year award.
Carie Starr realizes her dream at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch
At Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch, Carie Starr welcomes people to learn more about farming through agritourism, and leaves room for nature in addition to agricultural production.
Next 7 Organic Farm focuses on sustainability for future generations
Holly and Isaac Wiegmann are both the seventh generation of farmers in their families. At Next 7 Organic Farm, they are working to keep the farm sustainable for the next seven generations after them.
Sustainable ag advocates poised to be involved in 2023 farm bill
Advocates for issues like more sustainable food systems, better policies against systemic racism and climate-smart practices in agriculture have an opportunity to be heard as legislators begin work on the 2023 farm bill, said speakers at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association’s conference Feb. 12.
Ohio pork industry talks swine health, sustainability at 2022 conference
Speakers focused on sustainability, swine health and diseases, industry updates, appealing to modern consumers and more at the 2022 Ohio Pork Congress.
USDA invests $1.2 million in climate agriculture project with Ohio State
USDA will invest $1.2M in a project with Ohio State to advance climate-smart agriculture related to efficiently irrigating and applying nutrients to crops.
Solid Ground Farm is all about learning, connecting with nature
Weston Lombard has spent more than a decade working on turning Solid Ground Farm, a former horse farm, in Millfield, Ohio, into a system that can meet many of his own food needs, and help other people connect with their environment. Native plants that work well with the natural landscape are an important part of that.
Going green is about getting green
Customers are demanding greener products, so Tyson and other major food companies are answering. What's going to happen to smaller operations who are not?
