American farmers struggling to cover extra costs caused by war in Iran
As fertilizer prices spike and supplies tighten, farmers face a season defined by risk.
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.
The push to normalize eating insects hits economic reality
From failed startups to stalled mega-projects, the global push to industrialize insect protein is losing momentum.
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.