Tag: Farming
Burgers Bending Your Budget? Blame It On Climate Change
Over the last year or so, you may have felt the sting of higher prices as you ordered your favorite burgers at your local restaurant or when you’ve been stocking up at the grocery store. You’re not imagining it: burgers and other red meats cost more today than in years … [continued]
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Central Ontario region suffers the driest year in 50
Kawartha Lakes, through Peterborough, Northumberland and Prince Edward County has received 90 per cent less than normal rain
Empowering environmental stewardship: Barn sanctuary champions compassion and Conservation
By Donté Smith
The Great Lakes, a vital freshwater expanse for millions, face an ongoing environmental crisis. Beneath the vast waters lies a significant threat: pollution stemming largely from agricultural runoff. This flow of excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen contributes to harmful algal blooms and expanding “dead zones,” jeopardizing ecosystems, water quality and public health across the region. Amidst these challenges, Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan, works to make a positive impact on the region. Tom McKernan, sanctuary co-founder and operations director, wants the farm to stand as a living model where animal welfare and ecological stewardship aren’t just compatible, but linked.
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AeroFarms® Raises Equity to Fund Pre-Construction Activities for Second Farm; Refinances Debt to Support Ongoing Operations in Danville, Virginia
AeroFarms, an indoor vertical farming company and the leading supplier of microgreens to the U.S. retail market, has refinanced its debt to support the ongoing operations at its farm in Danville, Virginia, and has raised equity financing to further support existing operations and fund pre-construction activities for its expansion to … [continued]
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How Michigan’s Inland Fish Farmers Cultivate a Sustainable Future for the Great Lakes
Despite being surrounded by the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth, Michigan imports the vast majority of its seafood, between 65% and 90%, according to Michigan Sea Grant.
As global aquaculture has grown to meet increasing demand for protein, a small but determined group of inland fish farmers in the Great Lakes region are working to build a more sustainable, local supply.