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Livestock Farmers: FACT's Fund-a Farmer Grant Applications are Open
FARM NON-PROFITS l Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) — a leading livestock welfare organization — has opened applications for its annual Fund-a-Farmer grants...

Bob Benenson
2 days ago2 min read


Tuesday: Learn About FACT's Fund-a-Farmer Livestock Grant Program
FARM NON-PROFITS l Food Animals Concerns Trust (FACT) is opening applications for its 2027 Fund-a-Farmer grants for farms seeking to improve conditions for animals..

Bob Benenson
Oct 192 min read


"World Without Cows" Film Expands to Multiple Theaters Across U.S.
LIVESTOCK AND ENVIRONMENT l The documentary World Without Cows, which Local Food Forum recommends, is expanding beyond its Chicago premiere to multiple cities...

Bob Benenson
Oct 142 min read


How Direct Farmer Action Helped Get CAFO Boost Out of Senate Farm Bill
ANIMAL WELFARE l Backers of factory farms have tried to get a provision into the Farm Bill to block state animal welfare laws. Sustainable farmers are pushing back

Bob Benenson
Oct 86 min read


World Without Cows: Film's Broad View on Cattle and Environment
FOOD DOCUMENTARIES l World Without Cows is a new film that examines debates about the environmental impact of cattle versus how they benefit people and the planet...

Bob Benenson
Oct 63 min read


Saturday: Go to Grayslake for Liberty Prairie's Spring Plant Sale and Event
The Liberty Prairie non-profit are holding their annual Spring Plant Sale and Farm Festival this coming Saturday. It includes a baaad-ass demo that's a shear delight

Bob Benenson
May 31 min read


Nicolette Hahn Niman’s Journey and the Regenerative Case for Meat
REGENERATIVE FARMING l The finale of the 2-part series on Nicolette Hahn Niman's food-and-farm-focused U.S House campaign focuses on her journey as an advocate...

Bob Benenson
Apr 145 min read


Nicolette Hahn Niman Brings Food and Farming Issues to the Ballot
REGENERATIVE FARMING l The need for a healthier, sustainable food system seldom is prominent in politics. Nicolette Hahn Niman's U.S. House bid aims to change that..

Bob Benenson
Apr 136 min read


Power from Pasture to Policy: FACE Plans to Organize for System Change
ANIMAL WELFARE l Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) and ASPCA are collaborating on FACE Ag, which seeks policy changes to boost pasture-raised livestock farming...

Bob Benenson
Apr 16 min read


Squeezed from All Sides, Small Beef Producer Sees Opportunity in Food Hub
SMALL FARMS l Resource Rural newswire posts on farm and rural issues and makes articles free for other media to use. Local Food Forum is grateful for the content..

Bob Benenson
Feb 24 min read


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