The Cashew Project empowers 10,000+ farmers through organic training, climate-smart agriculture and financial literacy to build sustainable livelihoods and resilient food systems
This multi-year initiative reflects Forager Project's commitment to building strong relationships with the communities that grow their cashews and its commitment to helping to reduce the impact of dairy.
With pests, disease, and climate threats jeopardizing up to 30% of peanut crops, Mars is investing in genomic science and global partnerships to build a more resilient peanut supply for generations to come
Mars has a clear goal of helping to stem the tide of devastating crop losses that currently prevent up to 30% of peanuts from making it from pod to plate, costing farmers hundreds of millions of dollars and jeopardizing a key source of protein for millions of families worldwide.
As the dust settles on this deal, the company is also ushering in the next generation of Trainas to the helm. This expansion and succession demonstrates Traina Foods' commitment to keeping the fires of traditional Italian sun-drying burning bright.
A pilot program brings together financial support from Kellanova, Ahold Delhaize USA, and Bartlett to aid wheat farmers in North Carolina who are adopting regenerative agricultural methods. The wheat from these farms will be combined with conventionally grown wheat to produce Cheez-It® crackers.
As consumers become increasingly concerned about food safety, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare, organic products have seen a steady rise in demand. Organic September helps bridge the gap between consumers and the farming community by offering insights into the farming practices behind organic certification and providing access to organic products.
Brenna Ellison, professor of agribusiness management and undergraduate program coordinator in the Department of Agricultural Economics, is the project’s principal investigator. The new funding will create the Purdue Center for Food Conservation and Waste Reduction, a vital research vehicle for Ellison and her longtime collaborator, Melissa Pflugh Prescott, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University.
Tender baby greens with the familiar bite of broccoli rabe, balanced with a hint of sweetness, are now available September through December 2021 in Whole Foods Market
October 7, 2021
Bowery Farming, a vertical farming company in the United States, introduced Baby Rabe, the next release in its ‘Farmer’s Selection’ product category, which first launched in stores January 2021.
Pennsylvania producer of tomatoes, beans, ancient grains and vegetables marks 100 years, while looking toward future growth
June 10, 2021
2021 marks Furmano’s 100th year of harvesting nature’s goodness in the heart of Central Pennsylvania’s farmland. It’s a momentous milestone for the family-owned business – one they’re using as a springboard into the future.