Essays & Analysis Archive
This is an archive of Stray Dog Institute’s blog posts published between 2021-2023. Authored by Stray Dog Institute and, at times, guest authors, these essays articulate Stray Dog Institute’s perspectives on key issues shaping food system transformation and farmed animal advocacy.
Since 2024, our research has focused on larger, movement-serving projects such as the State of the Movement. We continue to share this earlier work because it offers context, insights, and analysis that remain relevant to ongoing conversations about food systems transformation, animal advocacy, philanthropy, and more. Please note that the information in these essays is not regularly updated.
Research Report: Alt Protein for Good
Our newest research report, Alt Protein for Good: Plant-Based Alternative Protein in the United States outlines ways to build momentum for inclusive food system change and ensure the broadest and deepest benefits from alternative proteins.
The Hollow Promise of Seaweed Feed Additives for Methane Reduction
While seaweed can reduce methane production by farmed cattle, it cannot offer a feasible climate alternative to reducing animal farming.
COP27 Put Food on the International Climate Agenda
International climate change gatherings have begun to acknowledge the climate impact of animal farming. Will recent recognition translate to action?
Digital Livestock Farming Offers Mixed Outcomes for Farmed Animals
Digital tools can gather and interpret data that may enhance farmed animal well-being and productivity. Are such tools beneficial or harmful to the interests of farmed animals?
Reimagining the Role of Farmed Animals in Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture offers a transformative future vision for the US food system. Can regenerative approaches succeed without centering domesticated farmed animals?
Black Soldier Flies Are Not an Ideal Solution for Global Food Waste
Farming black soldier flies as a global food waste cure diverts attention from systemic food system transformation.
How to Feed the World Part III: Evaluating Alternatives to Industrial Agriculture
Not all alternative models of agriculture offer equivalent benefits for all food system stakeholders and interests.
How to Feed the World Part II: Scaling Inclusive Sustainability
Sustainable agriculture offers timely solutions to the harms caused by the industrial food system.
How to Feed the World Part I: Framing An Urgent Question
Assessing the future food needs of a growing population requires asking the right questions about what kind food system will support a sustainable future.