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Video from Regenerative Hero Will Harris: Short but Full of Meaning
REGENERATIVE FARMING l Will Harris is a rancher whose regenerative practices at his White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia have made him a hero to many of us in the better-for-people-and-the-planet food movement. This short video may make him your hero too
Bob Benenson
2 hours ago1 min read


Join Local Food Forum for an April 17 Panel on Humane Supply Chain
ANIMAL WELFARE l Local Food Forum and Crate Free USA are presenting a panel on a More Humane Supply Chain on April 17 at DePaul U. downtown
Bob Benenson
Mar 254 min read


Oklahoma's Nitschke Natural Beef: Pasture-Raised in Big Cattle Country
GRASS-FED BEEF l Lauren and Gary Nitschke raise cattle on pasture in Oklahoma. In this article, Lauren shares her regenerative ag journey...
Bob Benenson
Feb 115 min read


Niman Ranch Dinner at Chicago's Frontier is Thursday
CHEFS l Chef Brian Jupiter of Chicago's Frontier is teaming with Niman Ranch & Mariano's on Thursday 's lamb dinner, and there's a discount
Bob Benenson
Feb 42 min read


Farmer's Perspective on Egg Crisis, from Joe Wanda of Wanda Farms
AVIAN FLU AND FARMING l An Illinois farmer who raises chickens on pasture. shares his thoughts about avian flu and calls for systemic change
Bob Benenson
Feb 35 min read


Urgent Fundraising Alert: Chicken Farmer Has Lost Flock to Avian Flu
FARM CRISIS AID l Kakadoodle Farm in Chicago's South Suburbs has lost its chicken flock to bird flu. Please donate to help in their recovery
Bob Benenson
Jan 203 min read


FACT Is: Grants and Programs From Leading Animal Welfare Non-ProfIt
ANIMAL WELFARE l Animal welfare nonprofit Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is accepting applications for its farmer grants and mentorships
Bob Benenson
Dec 5, 20242 min read

USDA Announces Action to Address Food Prices and Fairness to Farmers
FOOD POLICY l The USDA has released a three-pronged effort aimed at lower food prices, fairness to farmers and competitive supply chains...
Bob Benenson
Oct 9, 20247 min read


Banish Boring Breakfasts
BREAKFAST l My breakfast most days is a toasted open-faced sandwich. They're rarely the same two straight days with ingredients on hand...
Bob Benenson
Jul 4, 20242 min read


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