Would you eat a snake steak?

Plus, lots of other big questions about the future of the food system.

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Lena Beck & Modern Farmer
October 06, 2024

Hello! Lena here, staff writer at Modern Farmer.

What does the future of food look like? We ask ourselves that question a lot over here, and this week, our stories tackle different aspects of that query.

Start with this firsthand account from someone who pictures a future free from factory farming.

Then, check out this Q&A with an author who has helped farmers transition from factory farming into more sustainable food production.

Finally, explore a slithering alternative to your usual meat proteins…if you dare.

An aerial view of a former factory farm depicting four long chicken barns

The Transfarmation Project's demonstration hub | Photo: Mercy for Animals

Also fresh this week

Seven people stand smiling behind a row of healthy chard plants

The Transfarmation Project's demonstration hub ribbon cutting ceremony | Photo: Mercy for Animals

A Q&A with author Leah Garcés about her new book, Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us from Factory Farming.

A large spotted snake on vegetation

Photo: Shutterstock

As global meat consumption continues to rise, our impact on climate does, too. Could snakes be the answer to a better meat?

Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you next week!

~ LB

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