Farm animal stories with happy endings

“The hundreds of millions (of pigs every year) who are used for food, are seen as just that— numbers. Andy is no number— he is someone. And in those numbers of pigs there are millions of individual personalities— some happy-go-lucky, like Andy; some grumpy; some pensive— all are just living in a place where these personalities cannot be seen.”

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Steak made in one day, and other good news about microbes

Imagine sitting down to a steak dinner without the nagging guilt that your decision is supporting a destructive industry. Now, picture this same meal having all of the steak’s texture and protein power with not a single cow involved. Soon, you won’t need to imagine it.

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Taking a pass on the groaning holiday table

An elegant casserole, complemented by a few appetizers, a simple salad, and a dessert or two, seems better than a groaning holiday table when we are juggling gift-giving, decorating the house, or are lucky enough to be able to host guests. Instead of chaotic excess, I’ll be setting my holiday table with what I think we are all craving right now: the time and space to really be together.

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Gift ideas if you’re growing food without a backyard
13 gifts for backyard farmers and gardeners