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.
Here's What You Should Know About Antibiotic Cross-Resistance and Co-Resistance
Overusing antibiotics in human and animal medicine can lead to the spread of multiple antibiotic resistant genes, making the treatment of human infection much more difficult.
Reporting from Washington DC: The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) Forum
FACT has been at SAFSF Forum this week in DC, meeting colleagues throughout the country and talking about ways to create a more equitable, just food system for all.
Not all Cows are Made Alike
For National Dairy Month we look at the difference between a dairy cow and a beef cow.
Dairy can be Part of a Safe, Healthy, and Humane Diet but too Often it is Not
June is National Dairy Month. FACT works with many humane, pasture based dairy farms around the country, however this not how most dairy cows are raised.
Invest in Farmers who are Raising Their Animals Right
Animal agriculture in the US is dominated by the factory farming industry. Find out how you can support farmers who are raising their animals the right way.
The FACT Team Finally Meets in Person!
This week FACT held its first staff retreat since the 1990'‘s at the endlessly fascinating Starved Rock State Park. Many of us met for the first time but, for one of us, it was the last time.
Antibiotic Resistance Disproportionately Impacts women’s Health
As part of Women’s Health Week, FACT looks at the impact of antimicrobial resistance and how it affects women disproportionately to men.
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!
Strong Leadership From HHS is Needed to Preserve our Antibiotics and Protect Public Health
FACT and allies have sent a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Xavier Becerra, urging his immediate action in addressing the antibiotic resistance crisis.
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.
Starbucks, Don't Serve up Breakfast With a Side of Cancer
Join us in telling Starbucks to not poison their customers with carcinogenic pork.
Support Farms Sustainably With a Monthly Donation to FACT
A regular gift to FACT offers sustainable progress on the issues of humane farming and safe and healthy food.
FACT Farmers Go To Washington!
Farmers to Congress: We Need Climate Solutions in the 2023 Farm Bill
Antibiotic Resistance Disproportionately Impacts Vulnerable Populations
Antibiotic resistance threatens to overturn much of the health advances of the twentieth century. While everyone is likely to get a resistant infection sooner or later, some populations are more impacted than others.
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.