Consolidation is driving up costs and hollowing out rural America
Zach Lahn says as large agribusiness firms consolidate power, farmers report fewer choices, higher costs, and growing pressure on rural communities.
A handful of corporations now dominate the food system
Regenerative farmer Zach Lahn warns that extreme consolidation has concentrated control of the food system in just a few companies.
OPINION: A coming farmland transfer could reshape American agriculture
In a New York Times opinion essay, Brooks Lamb warns that hundreds of millions of acres of farmland will soon change hands — and argues that policies must help young…
Ethical eating for real life: small steps that fit your budget
On Substack, Helen Freeman argues that ethical eating isn’t about perfection or lifestyle branding — it’s about making small, repeatable choices that work within real constraints.
Oregon bill expands rules for farm stores and agri-tourism
New legislation would allow larger farm stores and expanded on-farm activities in an effort to help struggling farms diversify their income.
A call for a new golden age of agriculture
In CleanTechnica, Carolyn Fortuna argues that rebuilding local food systems and supporting small farmers are key steps toward replacing industrial agriculture with more resilient and sustainable farming.