Food & Farming

Farming smarter - how AI can help farmers regenerate land, empower workers and feed the future by Craig Wichner, Farmland LP

Farming smarter: how AI can help farmers regenerate land, empower workers and feed the future

The above image illustrates MRV (Measurement, Reporting and Verification), a system used to monitor, document and confirm the outcomes of agricultural practices. Feeding the world in the decades ahead is one of humanity’s greatest challenges. By 2050, the global population is projected to reach nearly 10 billion people, requiring roughly 70% more calories than are […]

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Niman Ranch’s Outsized Impact on Local Economies by Katherine Miller

Niman Ranch’s Outsized Impact on Local Economies

Niman Ranch has always been a different kind of meat company – one focused on holistically boosting the family farms in its network, the animals they raise and the environment in which they produce them. Our values-driven approach has been a boon for local farming communities, producing a higher number of jobs and positively contributing to the regional economy in Iowa.

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Edward & Sons’ Organic Coconut Supplier Receives PETA Award for Ethical Sourcing Practices-2

Edward & Sons’ Organic Coconut Supplier Receives PETA Award for Ethical Sourcing Practices

“Change takes all of us – brands, suppliers, retailers and consumers – working together to build a food system rooted in care, accountability and respect. We’re grateful for this recognition, and hopeful it inspires more companies to examine their supply chains. A more humane food system is possible,”  said Liz Dee, CEO of E&S.

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Extreme weather, tariffs, DOGE, frozen funds, and inflation threaten America's beleaguered farmers-John Howell-CCM

A Perfect Storm for US Agriculture Threatens 34 Million Jobs

It’s planting time in the heartland, those states in the Midwest, the Great Plains and the Mid-South Delta that are the “breadbasket” of the country’s Ag economy. But the usual optimism that fuels farmers at this time of year has been subdued by recent extreme weather and by a new world trade order of reciprocal tariffs that threatens U.S. Ag exports.

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Investing in the Earth- Natural, Organic and Regenerative Food and Ag Surges in Popularity

Investing in the Earth: Natural, Organic and Regenerative Food and Ag Surges in Popularity

The market for organic food and agriculture has grown significantly since the National Organic Program began in 2001. The $70-billion market has been growing 8% per year. Many younger consumers, including new parents and their babies, are eating it up. And investors are paying attention to the potential of organic and regenerative products and brands.

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Why I Started a Food Innovation ETF by Elysabeth Alfano

Why I Started a Food Innovation ETF: A Journey from Personal Conviction to Growth Investing

Our ETF is the first US thematic fund to focus on sustainable food system transformation by investing in companies leading the way toward a resilient food future. We are proud that Ethos ESG has recognized our fund as carbon neutral without buying offsets. The VegTech ETF captures the growth and impactful large-scale opportunity in better food systems.

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45 Years of Sustainability at Frey Vineyards by Molly Frey

45 Years of Sustainability at Frey Vineyards

Frey Vineyards sits at the heart of Mendocino County in Redwood Valley, tucked into the hills of Northern California. There, my family for 45 years has grown organic grapes in organic vineyards and made organic wines. Wine Enthusiast awarded Mendocino County the AVA (American Viticultural Area) of the Year award for 2024, in large part due to the sustainable winery practices in this area.

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Change the Lending Paradign-a model of success in Native AG Finance by Akiptan

Change the Lending Paradigm: A Model of Success in Native Ag Finance

Akiptan, a Native-led CDFI is revolutionizing lending for Native agriculture by prioritizing relationships, innovation and equity. Since 2019, Akiptan has provided $31 million in loans to Native producers and $1 million in grants, removing traditional financial barriers with patient capital and flat interest rates. The CDFI support’s producers with tools, resources and culturally aligned practices through Indigenous-led solutions.

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