Sustainability Series
Livstock's Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Posted September 7, 2017
It is often claimed that “animal agriculture” is to blame for 51% of greenhouse gas emissions, and releases more than the entire transportation sector. However, the truth is that agriculture as a whole constitutes about 13.5% of all world greenhouse gas emissions. Read more..
Posted September 7, 2017
It is often claimed that “animal agriculture” is to blame for 51% of greenhouse gas emissions, and releases more than the entire transportation sector. However, the truth is that agriculture as a whole constitutes about 13.5% of all world greenhouse gas emissions. Read more..
Land Usage
Posted September 23, 2017
Farm animals have the ability to use land that, for whatever reason (can’t be irrigated, sand is too soft, climate is too harsh), won’t sustain a crop harvest, and produce usable protein out of it. Read more...
Posted September 23, 2017
Farm animals have the ability to use land that, for whatever reason (can’t be irrigated, sand is too soft, climate is too harsh), won’t sustain a crop harvest, and produce usable protein out of it. Read more...
Deforestation
Posted October 15, 2017
According to Cowspiracy, “animal agriculture” is responsible for 91% of Amazon deforestation. Not only is this inaccurate, but it’s physically impossible for a number of reasons. Read more...
Posted October 15, 2017
According to Cowspiracy, “animal agriculture” is responsible for 91% of Amazon deforestation. Not only is this inaccurate, but it’s physically impossible for a number of reasons. Read more...
Water Usage & Manure Management
Posted September 15, 2017
With the world’s population increasing and droughts spreading throughout America’s southwest, conserving water is becoming a very important issue. Livestock is no exception to this. Read more...
Posted September 15, 2017
With the world’s population increasing and droughts spreading throughout America’s southwest, conserving water is becoming a very important issue. Livestock is no exception to this. Read more...
Aquaculture
Posted October 1, 2017
It’s important for people to realize that aquaculture is the solution to an environmental problem… it’s farmers stepping up to the plate because they care about the environment just as much as you do. Read more...
Posted October 1, 2017
It’s important for people to realize that aquaculture is the solution to an environmental problem… it’s farmers stepping up to the plate because they care about the environment just as much as you do. Read more...
Ocean Dead Zones
Posted September 27, 2016
Bottom water hypoxia, also known as the cause of ocean dead zones, is a severe environmental problem. Many plant-based advocates have tried to place the blame entirely on the “animal agriculture” industry, but that could not be further from the case. Read more...
Posted September 27, 2016
Bottom water hypoxia, also known as the cause of ocean dead zones, is a severe environmental problem. Many plant-based advocates have tried to place the blame entirely on the “animal agriculture” industry, but that could not be further from the case. Read more...
12 Ways The Livestock Industry Has Become More Sustainable
Posted October 22, 2017
Many consumers believe that farmers skip out on sustainable methods because they cost more money or cut into profits, but the truth is that many sustainable methods actually save producers money, and many can actually be an alternative source of income! Read more...
Posted October 22, 2017
Many consumers believe that farmers skip out on sustainable methods because they cost more money or cut into profits, but the truth is that many sustainable methods actually save producers money, and many can actually be an alternative source of income! Read more...