“farming” Charts
You'd Be Surprised to See Who Dominates the Farming World »
Women are surprisingly in the lead when it comes to farming. 70% of global farmers are women while 30% of…
Americans Unsure About GMO Health Risks »
Many Americans are questioning the safety of consuming foods containing genetically modified ingredients. According to a HuffPost/YouGov poll, only 21%…
Down With Toxins: the Rise of Organic Eating »
The U.S. has experienced a surge in both organic food production and consumption. Since 2005, the total sales for organic…
The Battle for GMO Labeling: Corporate vs. Grassroots »
Washington voters are about to decide on Initiative 522 to require companies to label genetically engineered foods. The polls are…
Co-ops: Growing the Local Economy »
In the 7 Rivers region of Wisconsin, the Fifth Season Co-op is strengthening the local economy by democratizing who owns…
The Economics of Dining »
In 2009, Americans in the highest quintile of household income spent an average of $10,780 on food for the year,…
An Ancient Industry Soars With Modern Tech »
Global annual crop production since the 1960s has more than doubled, a striking testament to improvements in modern farming practices.…
Giraffe Heroes Clean Up the Environment »
Jim and Karen Claus of Sherwood OR lost their home, four businesses, $1.5 million, and were repeatedly threatened when they…
Should GMO foods be labeled? »
According to a HuffPost/YouGov poll, 82% of surveyed Americans think that foods containing genetically modified ingredients should be labeled. Only…
Water Use Remains Steady Despite a Growing Population »
The rate of water withdrawal (including fresh and saline) in the U.S. has remained steady since peaking in 1980 at…
What are the main uses of water? »
Thermoelectric power demanded the most U.S. freshwater withdrawals in 2005, accounting for 41.5% withdrawals. Irrigation practices also used a lot…
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops »
Genetically engineered crops have been widely adopted by farmers in the United States. Herbicide-tolerant (HT) and insect-resistant (Bt) crops have…
Increased Reliance on Genetically Engineered Corn »
Genetically engineered corn has experienced a significant rise in the past decade. In 2000, only 25% of corn planted in…
Food Prices: 1913 vs. 2013 »
Over the years, food prices in the U.S. have increased significantly with inflation, but many foods have actually become cheaper…
Big Money Protects Pesticides in Paradise »
92% of Americans agree that GMO food should be labeled, yet practices preventing full transparency persist. Click "read the article"…
Women More Likely to Run Small Farms »
Women-operated farms are generally smaller and less profitable than others... but women are also more likely than men to operate…
Black Americans, Cut Off From the Land »
In 1910, at the height of black land ownership, 15 million acres of farmland—14 percent of the total—was owned and…
Farm Bill Spending Up 49 Percent »
The House of Representatives has officially passed a $956 billion farm bill. The farm bill trims $16.5 billion from expected…
A Shift Away From the Dinner Table »
In 1960, 26% of money spent on food in the U.S. was spent on food eaten away from home, while…
Global GMO Trends: 1996-2006 »
During this span of time, the global coverage of genetically modified crops has consistently increased. Despite certain misgivings the public…
What We Pay For When Buying Food »
In 2010, restaurants accounted for 34% of the total cost that Americans paid for domestically produced food. Advertising only made…