How did things come to be this way?
From restaurant kitchens to farm fields, FACT’s Brian Wiltrout has spent years asking where our food comes from and why the farmers feeding our communities struggle to find a place in the system. In this personal essay, he reflects on the people who shaped his understanding of American agriculture and his hope for what comes next.
SNAP Benefits Us All - Especially Farmers
Cutting SNAP doesn’t just take food away from families, it also takes income away from farmers. Samantha Gasson explains how SNAP keeps farm stands busy, strengthens local food systems and makes fresh, humanely raised food more accessible.
FACT’s 2026/27 Season of Free Farmer Webinars is Underway
FACT’s free 2026–27 farmer webinar season is underway, with practical sessions on pastured poultry profitability, farm websites and more.
The New World Screwworm Fly
The New World Screwworm Fly is back—and it could have major implications for livestock producers. FACT's Humane Farming Program Director, Samantha Gasson, explains what the flesh-eating parasite is, why it's resurfacing after decades of eradication, how it spreads, and what farmers need to know to protect their animals. A fascinating look at the biology, history, and current threat of one of agriculture's most notorious pests.
Announcing our 2026 Fund-a-Farmer Grantees!
Learn all about Fund-a-Farmer grants and the amazing projects FACT funds to promote pasture-based farming.
Summer/Fall Mentorship Cohort Wrap-Up: Humane Farming in Action
Find out about the farmers who completed their mentorship project and made a meaningful difference for their animals, communities, and importantly for themselves.
Carve Out Some Time This Winter for Learning and Reflection
Find out about how to apply for a conference scholarship grant from FACT!
This World Farm Animals Day, Give Farm Animals Their Freedom
No animal deserves to spend their life in a cage—but for millions of mother pigs, this is their reality.
Looking Ahead to FACT’s 2025/2026 Educate a Farmer Webinar Season
Peek into the planning process for FACT’s 2025/2026 Educate a Farmer webinars and see what’s coming up.
Celebrating Our 2025 Mentorship Program Production Farmers
Take a moment to celebrate the hard work and meaningful change our mentees are making across the country:
Reflecting on Another Year of our Scholarship Program
Read how our scholarship program is making an impact on farmers and the welfare of their animals.
Why Farmers’ Market Egg Prices are Stable
Find out why farmers’ market eggs are probably cheaper than the grocery store for the first time in recent memory.
Introducing Host a Farm Day: A Toolkit for Farmers
Check out our new farmer toolkit on how to share your farm with your community.
Announcing our 2025 Fund-a-Farmer Grant Awardees
We are delighted to award our 2025 Fund-a-Farmer grants to 72 farms and ranches located across 27 different states and Puerto Rico.
Updates From Our Humane Farming Mentorship Program
We're thrilled to introduce the 2025 updates to FACT's Humane Farming Mentorship Program, designed to better support the evolving needs of our farming community.
Humane Farming and Sustainability
Humane farming and sustainability goes hand in hand. Find out how FACT is supporting humane, climate-smart farmers so we can create a more humane, environmentally friendly food system.
FACT Celebrates the Success of the 2024 Humane Farming Mentorship Cohort
FACT’s mentorship program continues to foster significant growth and learning for farmers across the country. Read more about our impact.
Sorry, But There’s a Better Way: Responding to the NYT’s Factory Farm Claim
FACT’s Executive Director lays out why industrial agriculture Isn’t our only option
Preparations for Winter on a Humane Farm
Ever wondered what it takes to prepare for winter on a humane farm? It really depends on where you live.
Get Ready for the 2025 Mentorship Program!
A new season of FACT’s Humane Farming Mentorship Program is starting soon! Read more about how the program is impacting the lives of humane farmers and their animals.