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In the face of numerous threats, bees are producing less honey

In the face of numerous threats, bees are producing less honey

Saving American honey production—and the beekeeping industry—will require a sea change in agricultural practices.
Hot Farm Podcast Episode 2: Enlisting the unconvinced

Hot Farm Podcast Episode 2: Enlisting the unconvinced

The majority of American farmers don’t believe man-made climate change is real. In this episode, FERN introduces us to some statistically typical American farmers who are nonetheless changing farming practices to safeguard soil for future farmers.

Civil Eats TV: Let them bee

Civil Eats TV: Let them bee

‘To save ourselves, we have to save the bees:’ Caroline Yelle is breeding queen honey bees to survive the changing climate and multiple other threats.
The American Farm Bureau Federation claims it’s the ‘Voice of Agriculture.’ These groups beg to differ

The American Farm Bureau Federation claims it’s the ‘Voice of Agriculture.’ These groups beg to differ

With millions of members, the American Farm Bureau Federation says it represents "divergent opinions." But the farmers outside its circle believes it leans "heavily towards corporate interests."
The health and climate consequences of the American food system cost three times as much as the food itself

The health and climate consequences of the American food system cost three times as much as the food itself

A new report provides a roadmap to creating a post-pandemic food system with greater fairness, fewer adverse climate impacts and better health outcomes.

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