Almost 31 million acres of farmland, double the amount previously documented, were lost to development from 1992 to 2012. (Blake Gumprecht/Forum News Service) In 2020: In the last 20 years, more than 11 million acres of US farmland have been converted, fragmented or paved over by development projects, according to a new report by the Read More…
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A NEW FRONTIER: Robot with “living skin” developed in Japan
A NEW FRONTIER: Robot with “living skin” developed in Japan new generation of smart robots could take over farm tasks once handled by humans Apinkblob with beady eyes is gaining widespread attention online – because this newly-developed robot has what researchers call “living skin.” Professor Shoji Takeuchi of the University of Tokyo developed the alien-like Read More…
Navigating Farm and Ranch Transfers to a New Generation
An ambitious program supports land access as many farmers approach retirement, posing challenges for America’s food system. American Farmland Trust The Nelson family of Oroville, Washington, says that as they weathered hard economic times in the cattle business, they often felt pressure to subdivide their land.Shawn Linehan/AFT This content was written by Randi Druzin, and Read More…
Orangutan Spotted Treating His Wound With a Medicinal Herb
A mother Orangutan and her baby.Media Drum World / ZUMA This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The high intelligence levels of orangutans have long been recognized, partly due to their practical skills such as using tools to crack nuts and forage for insects. But new Read More…
Big Pharma Planning To “Vaccinate” America’s Chicken Supply For Bird Flu
Big Pharma planning to “vaccinate” America’s chicken supply for bird flu, unleashing a plot to END animal agriculture At this point in time, the avian flu “crisis” is just an animal issue. It is still negatively impacting humans in the form of mass bird slaughter, which is damaging the supply chain for eggs and chicken Read More…
Soon There Will Be No Farms (It’s Part of ‘Their Terrifying Plan’)
by Dr. Vernon Coleman at Vernoncoleman.com. The innocent and the naïve believe that everything is happening by accident. Farmers around the world seem constantly bewildered and confused by policies and decisions that are designed to please the enthusiasts, calling for the closure of farms in order to appease the psychopaths calling for net zero. In Read More…