Farmers, distillers and other businesses are taking part in a “grain to glass” sourcing system that eliminates waste and keeps agriculture business within communities.By Sarah MattalianIn the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, food and beverage businesses are partnering with organic farms in a small but growing effort to promote regenerative agriculture practices across the unique region, known for its uneven landscape of steep hillsides and deeply carved river valleys.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: February 24, 2026 10:22 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
429.9 ppm
+17.3
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1946.47 ppb
+6.49
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year