10 Minutes With Joel Salatin
January 26, 2011Hobby Farms picks the brain of sustainable-agriculture advocate Joel Salatin.
Food Safety Bill Signed into Law
January 4, 2011The Food Safety Modernization Act will give the FDA more power to regulate unsafe foods but continue to protect small-farm rights.
Sheep Can Profit Farmers
December 14, 2010Whether used for meat, wool or show, sheep may prove to be an economically viable option for small farms in 2011.
Congress Prioritizes Farm-to-School Connection
December 11, 2010Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act will provide $40 million to expand farm-to-school programs.
New Ag Chair to Face Farm Bill Challenges
December 9, 2010A seasoned member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. Debbie Stabenow will take over as chairperson in 2011.
Food Safety Bill Harvests Senate Victory
December 1, 2010Senate passes food safety bill S.B. 510, including language to benefit small-scale farmers.
U.N. Sets Biodiversity Goals
November 5, 2010The U.N. Convention on Biodiversity outlines 20 targets to reduce biodiversity loss worldwide, including on small farms.
Equine Identification Technology Unveiled
October 27, 2010Iris scanning-technology promises to be a highly efficient and noninvasive way to track horse records.
