“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…

Food Tank
by: Food Tank
views: 693
Score: 6

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%…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 407
Score: 6

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…

Kathleen Reynolds
by: Kathleen Reynolds
views: 277
Score: 4

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…

PRWatch.org
by: PRWatch.org
views: 517
Score: 4

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…

Democracy Collaborative
by: Democracy Collaborative
views: 311
Score: 3

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,…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 221
Score: 3

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.…

Worldwatch Institute
by: Worldwatch Institute
views: 170
Score: 2

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…

Giraffe Heroes Project
by: Giraffe Heroes Project
views: 282
Score: 2

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…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 208
Score: 2

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…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 353
Score: 2

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…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 626
Score: 2

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…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 355
Score: 2

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…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 171
Score: 2

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…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 414
Score: 2

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"…

PRWatch.org
by: PRWatch.org
views: 207
Score: 1

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…

YES! Magazine
by: YES! Magazine
views: 449
Score: 1

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…

YES! Magazine
by: YES! Magazine
views: 382

Not Just Honey »

agricultural products dependent on honeybee pollination

Food Tank
by: Food Tank
views: 102

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…

Cato Institute
by: Cato Institute
views: 113

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…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 169

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…

Kaitlin Senk
by: Kaitlin Senk
views: 171

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…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 281