TLDRThis article from The Guardian explores how the Faaborg family, sixth-generation Iowa farmers, transitioned from raising pigs to growing mushrooms as a sustainable and independent business model. The Transfarmation Project, a non-profit organization, assisted the Faaborgs in repurposing their infrastructure and provided business advice to help them establish a direct-to-consumer sales model. This shift not only aims to mitigate the environmental impact of industrial agriculture but also seeks to improve the mental health of farmers by moving away from the concentrated animal-feeding operation model.

Source: The Guardian February 24, 2026 12:24 UTC