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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 2, 2026
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House Republicans Unveil Ambitious 2026 Farm Bill Amid Farmer Distress and Contentious Policy Debates
On Friday, the House Agriculture Committee’s Republican majority released their initial framework for the comprehensive 2026 Farm Bill, officially titled the "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026." This…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 1, 2026
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Living Roots: Charting a Perennial Path for Climate Resilience and Agricultural Transformation
With the escalating urgency of climate change at the forefront of global discourse, a groundbreaking collection of essays, Living Roots, edited by agroecologist Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug, presents…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 1, 2026
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A Sweeping Overhaul of SNAP Benefits Restricts Food Choices Across States, Igniting Confusion and Concern
Federal food assistance programs are undergoing a significant transformation, with at least five states having already implemented bans on soda and candy through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- February 28, 2026
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FDA Finalizes Advisory Guidance on Livestock Antibiotic Duration Limits, Drawing Strong Criticism from Public Health Advocates
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 17, 2026, published a final guidance document advising pharmaceutical companies to establish "duration limits" for medically important antibiotics administered…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- February 28, 2026
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USDA Proposes Significant Increases to Meat Processing Line Speeds, Igniting Debate Over Safety and Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, unveiled proposed rules that would dramatically accelerate line speeds in poultry and pork production facilities, a move the agency…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- February 27, 2026
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The Enduring Fight: Systemic Challenges and Emerging Solutions for Black Farmers in America
For over a decade, Civil Eats has chronicled the persistent struggle and remarkable resilience of Black farmers in the United States, shedding light on the systemic inequities that have historically…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- February 27, 2026
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Executive Order Directs Major Boost in Domestic Glyphosate and Phosphorus Production, Citing National Security Amidst Legal and Health Controversies
Washington D.C. – February 19, 2026 – In a significant move reverberating through the agricultural, environmental, and public health sectors, President Donald Trump late Wednesday issued an executive order mandating…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- February 26, 2026
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Casey Means Faces Scrutiny and Support in Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing, Vowing Crusade Against Ultra-Processed Foods
February 26, 2026 – Dr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, articulating…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- February 26, 2026
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Cultivating Diversity: How Community Seed Swaps Are Reinvigorating Agricultural Heritage
On the last Saturday in January, the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa, became a vibrant hub for agricultural preservation as Natalie Aird and Josie Flatgard meticulously arranged an array…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- February 25, 2026
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EPA Reverses Stricter Mercury Emissions Rule, Reigniting Public Health and Environmental Concerns
Washington D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on February 24, 2026, announced the repeal of a 2024 rule that had established more stringent limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired…
