Explore sustainable agriculture, ethical sourcing, nutrition, and food security. Learn how food systems impact health, the environment, and the economy.
Don’t be fooled by a fake ecolabel! Many products claim to be eco-friendly but use misleading certifications or self-created seals. Learn how to identify greenwashing, verify real ecolabels, and make informed, sustainable choices.
A food systems approach explores how production, distribution, and access shape food security, highlighting systemic solutions beyond increasing yield.
The Origins and History of Agribusiness: From Vision to Reality The origins and history of agribusiness can be traced back to 1957 when John H. Davis and Ray A. Goldberg published A Concept of Agribusiness. Their pro-corporate stance argued that the private sector, rather than the government, should be responsible for the stabilization of the agricultural…
What is the difference between intensive and extensive agriculture? Explore how land use, resource input, and sustainability vary between these two farming systems.
Ethanol is a renewable fuel derived from plants like corn and sugarcane. Learn how it’s made, its uses, and its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting sustainability efforts.
Although much of the original motivation to settle America was fueled by a divine imperative to ‘go forth and conquer’ in the name of God, domestic farm policy also played a large role in motivating both citizens and newly arrived immigrants to settle the lands of the vast unknown. This began in the 1800s when…
Agriculture has been the backbone of communities throughout the United States since the birth of the nation. While the field has been wrought with controversy, it can also be considered innovative in many respects. Agricultural education is one of these areas… Until the mid-1800s, universities in the United States were mostly private organizations that focused…
Perhaps you have heard the term open-source. Maybe you heard about it within the context of software and technology as the open-source movement originated within the software development community as a means to encourage innovation and knowledge sharing. As such, the open-source concept is best-known within the technological paradigm. However, the essence of open-source can…
Discover the advantages and disadvantages of agribusiness, from efficiency and economic growth to corporate control, market barriers, and sustainability concerns.
The whole world is dealing with the consequences of the novel coronavirus – everyone from the residents of European capitals to members of indigenous Amazonian tribes is feeling the effect. COVID-19 is the main topic of discussion and has been for a few months now and will continue to be for many months to come….