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Chipotle CEO: McDonald's Chicken Farm the 'Most Disgusting Thing'
McDonald's $50 million investment in Chipotle in 1998 was a bit of a mixed blessing for the burrito giant.
Sweet Deal: How One Company Found a New Way to Support Cacao Farmers
Maya Mountain Cacao helps farmers focus on sustainable techniques and a better product while investors make a profit.
The Business of Urban Farming Takes Root in Detroit
Farmers, the original entrepreneurs, are finding a profitable niche in the vast amount of abandoned land in the Motor City.
One Entrepreneur, Three Radically Different Companies: Here's How She Did It
As the co-founder of Cisco and Urban Decay, Sandy Lerner has made an impact in the worlds of technology and cosmetics, and now she is working to change the country's food production infrastructure through organic and sustainable farming.
Big Data Bounty: U.S. Startups Challenge Agribusiness Giants
As the race for dominance on the farm heats up, a number of small tech startups are launching products that compete with giants like Monsanto, Deere and DuPont Pioneer.
Fast-Food Giants' Top Cheese Supplier Embroiled in Shocking Animal Abuse Scandal
Animal rights activists released a graphic video showing workers whipping, kicking and punching cows at a farm responsible for the cheese at Domino's, Pizza Hut and Papa John's.
Forget Drones. 'RoboBees' and 'RoBirds' Take Flight.
Taking robotics to new heights, scientists and engineers are developing electronic bees and birds to help solve some critical environmental issues.
What the Devastating Coffee Fungus Means for U.S. Coffee Shops
Coffee production is estimated to fall 15 to 40 percent in the coming years. Here's how your favorite coffee shops are preparing.
The Company Leading the Future of Farming
Modern Meadow aims to combine 3-D printing and tissue engineering to meet the world's demand for beef and leather.
How Mail-Order Chickens Became a Multimillion-Dollar Venture
A husband and wife tap into the urban-farmer trend and build a $2 million operation.
Finding Business Success in a Farm-Inspired Food Niche
How Green B.E.A.N. Delivery grew its membership-based organic farm and food-delivery business.
Will Allen's 'Good Food Revolution'
His new autobiography chronicles Allen's unexpected journey from professional basketball player to urban farming pioneer.
A Grow-Your-Own Business For Herbivores
With Urban Cultivator appliances, foodies can grow fresh herbs and greens in their kitchens year-round.
Idea for an Organic Potting Soil Business Hits Pay Dirt
Mark Highland's Organic Mechanics is blooming.
10 Hot Startup Sectors for New Business Ideas in 2012
From have it your way to make it your way to go your own way, a look at the trends defining opportunity next year.