Hannah RidgeOct 26, 20202 minWe are seeking new leadership!The Ethical Farming Fund, a volunteer-led organization, is seeking a volunteer Executive Director (ED) to succeed our founding President/CEO
Hannah RidgeJun 12, 20203 minOur Stance On Racism and #BlackLivesMatterIf every factory farm in America were to shut down at midnight, we would not wake up to a humane food system.
Ethical Farming FundDec 3, 20192 minBuilding A More Humane Food SystemHow can we build a more humane food system? It starts with the everyday act of eating. Purchasing food from local farms diverts revenue...
Hannah RidgeSep 18, 20193 minWhat's "ethical" to the Ethical Farming Fund?The words “humanely raised” are an increasingly common marketing term on animal products. Unlike with the labels “cage-free” and...
Hannah RidgeSep 21, 20182 minHow We Strengthened Pittsburgh's FoodshedThis past summer we wrapped up our Local Food Chains Project, which aimed to strengthen Southwestern Pennsylvania's food system....
Hannah RidgeMay 30, 20188 minThe Truth Behind The Price Of Humanely Raised FoodI think everyone would prefer to buy food from animals that led happy lives. And yet, the vast majority of meat that Americans buy is...
Hannah RidgeApr 11, 20188 minPittsburgh's Pig Farmers Putting Their Animals FirstUnder the shade of sassafras and cherry trees in Natrona Heights, PA, we watched the pigs enjoy their lunch. Some huddled around a large...
Hannah RidgeMar 1, 20186 minThe Secret to Raising Healthier MeatNot all meat is created equal. The way food is grown has a significant impact on its nutritional quality--fruits, vegetables, and animal...
Hannah RidgeFeb 13, 20183 minCelebrating Local Food, Even In The WinterWhen we think of buying local, we think of farmers markets on sunny days and peak-of-the-season produce. But in Pennsylvania, those days...
Ethical Farming FundFeb 6, 20182 minApplications for the 2018 Farmraiser Grant Are Open!The Ethical Farming Fund, a local nonprofit dedicated to humane animal farming, is excited to announce their second ever Farmraiser...
Hannah RidgeDec 29, 20172 min5 Common Myths About Food & Farming (VIDEO)We are busting some of the myths surrounding local, humane farming in the video above, produced by Steven Althardt. If you'd like to do...
Hannah RidgeNov 29, 20175 minIn Some Farm-to-Table Restaurants, Meat Doesn’t Get the Memo“Farm-to-table” is hardly a new term in our fast-paced food lives. It sounds trendy, but unlike IPAs and molecular gastronomy, it has...
Tim TroutOct 30, 20175 minThrifty Chicken: Save Money On Pastured Poultry With Simple ButcheryIf you’re like most people, you’re looking for ways to save money on your food. This is especially true when purchasing high-quality...
Tim TroutSep 27, 20172 minMaking Farm-to-Table ConvenientOne common reason people don't support their local farmers is that shopping at a supermarket is just convenient. Supermarkets are open...
Ethical Farming FundAug 25, 20173 minImproving Animal Welfare In Western PA Is Becoming EasierIn their latest effort to stand up for farm animals, the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit Ethical Farming Fund has launched a new program...
Hannah RidgeJun 19, 20173 minDon't Be Fooled: How to See Through Misleading Food MarketingWith the success of the local food movement, we’re seeing a lot of something called “greenwashing.” This is the attempt, usually by food...
Hannah RidgeMay 10, 20174 minWant a local turkey for Thanksgiving? Now's the time to order one.Will you be celebrating Thanksgiving this year? Do you love animals? If you answered "yes" to both of these—I especially hope you love...
Hannah RidgeApr 28, 20172 minBuy With Pride: How a Dollar Spent With a Local Farm Goes FartherWhat I'm about to say might make you groan: buy local. Still with me? Okay. The words have almost become abstract over the course of the...
Ethical Farming FundApr 10, 20172 minFarming With Love: Pittsburgh's Path to Humane AgricultureThe Ethical Farming Fund, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that promotes humane animal farming, is preparing for a new program that will give...
Hannah RidgeFeb 15, 20174 min8 Steps to Get Factory Farming Off Your PlateOur vision is a world without factory farms, but we can't achieve this alone. You are the most important factor in making progress toward...