The current rage in sustainable agriculture circles is to avoid food waste. But it’s a qualified kind of advocacy. Proponents don’t suggest avoiding the most wasteful... [View more]
A version of this article, written by James McWilliams, appeared in The New York Times about a year ago. Given the recent media emphasis on California’s drought, it... [View more]
In her book Defending Beef, Nicolette Hahn Niman absolves the act of eating meat from moral inquiry on the grounds that humans have always eaten animals. She explains that a... [View more]
Do a quick search for “New York Times” and “fish” and, aside from a roasted bass and fennel recipe, you’ll find some pretty foul news. Recent reports suggest that... [View more]
The farm-to-table movement has helped thousands of farmers sweeten the fruits of their labor. But whether or not it can sustain itself remains an open question. Barring a... [View more]
A report published last April in the Annals of Internal Medicine left meat eaters salivating. The meta-analysis of over 70 studies explored the comparative impact of... [View more]
Chipotle is a fast food company that talks a big game about sourcing animal products from responsible farms. The company’s “food with integrity” slogan... [View more]
Today’s post is by Wayne Hsiung, co-founder of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE). DxE acquired undercover footage of Petaluma Farms, a cage-free, organic, and Certified... [View more]
