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19-21 July: Mark Your Calendar for the UN Food Systems Summit Pre-Meet in Rome

The Summit aims to “unleash ambitious new actions, innovative solutions, and plans to transform our food systems” and deliver progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Iowa Farmer Jack Boyer’s Focus on Soil Health Saves Crops

Fourth-generation maize and soy farmer Jack Boyer is Field to Market’s Farmer of the Year 2020, honored for his commitment to continuous improvement in soil health.

A Century of American Sustainability in Practice

Supported by more than a century of environmental sustainability regulation, the U.S. shows that it shares the world’s values through innovation, improvement, and a legacy of commitment to global sustainability.

The Search for the Next “Slow Fashion” Leather Designer is On

The Leather & Hide Council of America is taking its successful student design competition global. This year, students from around the world will be able to compete in an open […]

DelicioUS Showcases the Quality, Variety and Nutritional Benefits of U.S. Produce

The campaign tells the story behind U.S. products, sharing recipes and articles on topics ranging from the health benefits of almonds to how U.S. beef is produced and what makes it special.

USSA Farmer Spotlight: Organic Farmer Jeff Huckaby on Carrots, His Career and a Bright Future

Jeff has developed programs with most major retailers, and is a much sought-after speaker and educator on growing organically sustainably.

Farming Sustainably with GMOs: Views from a Fourth-generation Soybean Farmer

Fourth-generation soybean and corn farmer Monte Peterson explains why he uses GMOs in order to farm more sustainably and safely.

U.S. Lobster is Back on the Menu in Europe as New Agreement Comes into Force

Washington has accepted a mini trade deal between the US and EU, which will eliminate customs duties on U.S. lobster imports.

EU Consumers Rank Taste, Safety and Cost Higher than Food Sustainability

This is the main finding of a survey of 27,237 consumers across the 27 member states, which was published on 18 December 2020.

Farmers Need More Support to Scale Up Conservation Efforts

The entire value chain must work together to strengthen the business case for sustainability through science-based, data driven and locally relevant solutions.

Ninety-Eight Percent of All U.S. Farms are Family Owned and Operated

Family farms are the beating heart of U.S. agriculture, confirms a new report from USDA’s Economic Research Service.

Real Leather. Sustainable. Beautiful. Enduring.

From the energy of the sun to the power of the waves. Look to nature first, as the sustainable way to nurture and support our lives, and our lifestyles. For […]