North American Farmers Profit As Consumers Pressure Food Business To Go Green

Beer made from rice grown with less water, rye planted in the off-season and the sale of carbon credits to tech firms are just a few of the changes North American farmers are making as the food industry strives to go green.

How To Partner Organic Production With Conservation

Back to basics — in a way. Plainview, Neb., farmer Justin Doerr grows his crops organically, which, when you think about it, is similar to what farmers experienced before the biotech revolution.

Farmers Look To Innovate Their Way To A Smaller Environmental Footprint

With farmers under pressure to cut their environmental footprint, global agribusiness giants as well as small tech startups are rushing to come up with ways to slash farm pollutants and make it possible for producers to cash in on carbon credits and other new forms of income, according to this Agri-Pulse story.

Behind The Scenes With A Local Beef Farmer

Dave and Holly Albert, owners of Misty Mountain Farms, raise cattle for their local Pennsylvanian market. Their operation runs on a strong value system, adherence to conservation, continued profitability and consumer relationships, notes this article in Dirt To Dinner.