Air Pollution and Industrialized Livestock

For a long time, we have understood that agriculture is a major contributor to air pollution, but only recently has there been an effort to determine the relative impact of specific foods or diets.

Is Organic Meat a Healthy Option?

Grass-fed bed is more popular than ever before as consumers look for “healthier” and “cleaner” meat options. But is organic meat really a “cleaner” option?

What is the Delusion of Eradication? (Video)

One of the core tenets of industrial agriculture is that we can dominate nature, bending natural processes to fit our will and design. But what are the consequences?

Escaping Agricultural Sacrifice Zones

Industrial agriculture is turning the entire planet into a sacrifice zone, and we must act now to rectify the environmental impacts of food production.

Can Agriculture Prevent Earth’s Sixth Mass Extinction?

The effort to combat the ongoing biodiversity crisis, which has led many to conclude we are currently entering and experiencing Earth’s sixth mass extinction event. Unlike the previous five extinction events, the current one is caused by the activity of a single species—humans.

The Environmental Case For Free-Range Livestock?

The agricultural system is designed to provide for diets high in animal products. Nine in ten Americans consume meat regularly, and three in five agree that eating red meat is part of the American way of life. This attitude and practice run contrary to the science of nutrition.

Imagining the Possibility of a Healthier and More Sustainable Human Presence on Earth

I had been working for almost 20 years as a leader in a New Thought church, and I believed my work made a meaningful contribution to humanity. I was overseeing programs for children and families, praying with people, helping lead a program for incarcerated men, and more. I thought I would be working there for … Continued

Is Vegan Milk as Sustainable as We Think?

How do plant-based milks compare to dairy milk in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and resource use, and which is the best plant-based milk for you?

Now Is the Time for Direct Action

Helping the environment isn’t as tricky as we think. Actions like learning plant-based recipes, reading food labels, and supporting local farmers’ markets can have a long-lasting impact.

6 Wild Foods That Taste, Smell, or Feel Like Candy

Satiating your sweet tooth doesn't have to come at the expense of your health. Lots of artificial sweet treats and their flavors, textures, and feel are inspired by nature.

Book Excerpt: From Plant to Planet: Nudge your way towards healthier, more sustainable food habits

In this excerpt, authors of From Plant to Planet identify and address the most common barriers that prevent dietary lifestyle change.

Karen Washington: How Food Shapes Our Communities

Colleen Alexander sat down with Karen Washington to hear her perspective on how food shapes neighborhoods and communities, either for the better or worse.

Regenerative Grazing: Not As Sustainable As We Think

Regenerative grazing might sound like an upgrade from conventional agriculture, but is it sustainable? Do its benefits outweigh the concerns?

3 Trees With Edible and Nutritious Leaves

Most people think of spinach and kale when they think of “leafy greens.” Joshua Wayne, our favorite forager, is here to point us toward another source of edible leafy greens: the trees. Some of these edible tree leaves may even be in your backyard.

Book Excerpt: I Am Not a Tractor! How Florida Farmworkers Took On the Fast Food Giants and Won

How did the modest tomato not only help increase farm workers’ wages but also improve their safety and working conditions? This excerpt from the book I Am Not a Tractor! How Florida Farmworkers Took On the Fast Food Giants and Won gives you a teaser into just that.

Book Review: I Am Not a Tractor! How Florida Farmworkers Took On the Fast Food Giants and Won

Food is something we all need, yet the farmworkers who provide our food have historically been treated less than human. Susan Marquis, author of I Am Not a Tractor!, examines how real change can happen when the voiceless are given a microphone.

AmaruArts Preserves Culture & Diversity of Life in the Andes With Agriculture & Nutrition

What can we learn from the ancient agricultural practices of Indigenous peoples, and how might those lessons be used to improve health today?

UGROW Garden Network Puts Permaculture into Practice

Supporting over 60 community gardens and 500 gardeners throughout Worcester, MA, UGROW is bringing communities together for sustainable change.

Are U.S. Honey Bees Sustainable?

There’s no doubt pollinators help the environment, but focusing efforts on honey bee populations rather than native species may be doing more harm than good.

Can Using Regenerative Practices Save Agriculture?

The term “regenerative agriculture” may be new to you, but it has a long history. Here we discuss what regenerative agriculture is, whether it’s a realistic process to adopt, as well as its criticisms and benefits.

Student Spotlight: Mike Garcia

Environmental horticulturist, 15-year vegan, and former student of two CNS certificate programs, Mike Garcia tells us his personal story and provides his expertise and several pearls of wisdom in this spotlight.

Protech Eco-Green Practices Sustainable Farming & Agroforestry in Kenya

By supporting farmers, Protech Eco-Green supports the health and economy of a community in Kenya. This is critical in times of severe, unpredictable climate change.

5 Steps to Start Foraging

Foraging can be a fun and sustainable way to source food, but where do you start? Here are 5 steps to help you forage local, tasty plants.

5 Mushrooms That Can Replace Fish In Your Diet

These 5 mushrooms have tastes and textures that will make it ever-so-easy to swap them for meat and fish in your diet!