Poisonous Pork: Carbadox Residue Violations in USDA Testing
the USDA is consistently finding carbadox residue violations even with a method that the FDA has said isn’t sensitive enough to detect all of the carcinogenic residues present.
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.
Livestock Farm Workers are First in Line From Superbug Infections From Unhealthy Food Animals
In developing policies to address superbug infections, these vulnerable groups should be protected.
Exciting News, Farming Enthusiasts and Animal Lovers!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our exclusive online community!
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.
FDA Still Sluggish On The Superbug Crisis
A major cause of the spread of superbugs is the overuse of antibiotics, but the FDA, which is tasked with making sure that drugs are safe, has consistently failed to address this overuse.
How to Have a Happy and Humane Grilling Season
Check out our tips on how to enjoy your summer cookout sustainably.
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.