Food & Agriculture
Will Silicon Valley ag tech really grow with farmers?
A word of advice from farmers to entrepreneurs: Walk in our muddy boots before tossing us new tech products. Read More
Urban farms now produce 1/5 of the world's food
Once a hobby for office-weary city dwellers, urban farming has become an important source of food in the U.S. and globally. Read More
Can improving photosynthesis be the answer to the world's food shortages?
While scientists are attempting to improve photosynthesis through genetic engineering, will the costs and water usage outweigh the benefits? Read More
How farmers can benefit from cap and trade
California's cap-and-trade system has provided new ways for farmers to mitigate the risk of climate change. But will the rest of the United States follow suit? Read More
Will coffee be the first 100% sustainably sourced commodity?
Starbucks and Conservation International are helping growers produce shade-grown, ethically sourced beans. Can they wake up the entire industry? Read More
The udder truth about cows
In "Cowed," Denis and Gail Boyer Hayes suggest that we all re-think eating beef. Read More
Incentives to halt deforestation dwarfed by ag subsidies spurring it
Farm subsidies worth at least $486 billion per year outpace the $8.7 billion total committed to avoiding deforestation in tropical countries. Read More
When it comes to sustainable farms, size shouldn't matter
It’s not how big your farm is, but how you manage your crops and livestock. Read More
It’s time to stop managing waste and start preventing it
Corporate recycling and waste diversion efforts still aren't cutting it. Better understanding where waste originates and preventing it at the source could increase both profitability and sustainability. Read More
The sustainability challenge of the Kraft-Heinz merger
The Kraft-Heinz merger stands to create the world's fifth-largest food conglomerate. But with Kraft tailing its industry peers on sustainability, what might the deal mean for the company's impact? Read More