All About the EATS Act….Both of Them
Find out how one of the EATs Acts up for inclusion in the Farm Bill will pander to Big Ag at the risk of local farmers.
A Summer Day in the Life of a Humane Livestock Farmer: Part 2
Lydia Strand takes us through a day at her Icelandic and Shetland Sheep Farm in Washington.
A Summer Day in the Life of a Humane Livestock Farmer: Part 1
Take a peek into a summer day on Hen and Harvest Farm in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
Straight from the Farmer: Sheep Dairyman Part Two
Matt Gelbwaks tells us more about life as a sheep dairyman.
Straight from the Farmer: Sheep Dairyman Part One
FACT Mentor, Matt Gelbwaks shares about his life as a sheep dairyman and egg farmer.
Straight From the Dairy Farmer: Part Two
In Part Two, our FACT mentors tell us more about life as a dairy farmer, including their favorite resources, how they handle stress, and what they wish up-and-coming dairy farmers and customers knew about the industry.
Straight from the Dairy Farmer: Part One
We interview a few of our fantastic FACT Mentors about life as a committed humane dairy farmer.
Not all Cows are Made Alike
For National Dairy Month we look at the difference between a dairy cow and a beef cow.
Humane Farming Program Staff Update
After 18 years at FACT, our Director of Humane Farming, Larissa McKenna has decided to move on professionally. Read about her legacy at FACT and the future of the Humane Farming Program.
FACT helps farmers raise healthy animals and regenerate land
Today, we’re sharing stories from two of our 2022 grant recipients: Malachi Muhammad, The Nation’s Farm in Covington, Georgia, and Filipa Rodrigues, Saudade Farms in Sherburne, New York. Read their stories to see FACT’s work in action!
Announcing Our New Fund-a-Farmer Grant Recipients
We are delighted to announce our 2023 Fund-a-Farmer Grant recipients! With 87 farms and ranches located across 34 different states and the District of Columbia, this crop of grant recipients is our largest cohort ever.
A Wet Winter Day in the Life of a Humane Livestock Farmer
How regenerative farming practices helped Hen and Harvest Farm in California ride out this winter’s storms.
Wishing You a Happy and Humane New Year
In our last post of 2022, we share an uplifting story about how your generous support is impacting farmers across the U.S.
A Chilly Autumn Day in the Life of a Humane Livestock Farmer
Our second virtual farm tour at Brattset Family Farm in Wisconsin
What is a Heritage, Pasture-Raised, Organic Bird anyway?
…untangling turkey husbandry and breeds
Why You Should Go Pasture-Raised for Your Holiday Bird
If you’ve never had a pasture-raised turkey as the star of your banquet table then you might be wondering what the hype is all about. A turkey is a turkey…right? Read more about why you should choose a pasture-raised bird for your holiday meal!
Introducing…FACT’s Free Short Courses for Farmers
You read that right, FACT now has a Humane Farming School with Short Courses which take two to six hours to complete.
Healthy Soil for Healthy Animals
Healthy soil is fundamental to humane farming as well as animal welfare.
Profiles in Conservation: Chockalog Farm
Chockalog Farm’s commitment to regenerative, climate-smart practices has help them build resiliency and optimize their operation.