Systemic Failures and Underfunding Undermine U.S. Food Safety, Leading to Widespread Outbreaks and Economic Fallout
The recent surge in foodborne illness outbreaks across the United States has cast a harsh spotlight on the systemic vulnerabilities within the nation’s food safety infrastructure, revealing critical gaps in…
Climate Change Is Devastating the ‘Cherry Capital of the World’
As the United States marked its 250th anniversary in early July 2026, a vibrant celebration unfolded in Traverse City, Michigan, where over half a million visitors converged for another significant…
U.S. Eases Cattle Import Restrictions Amid Screwworm Containment Success While Stirring Controversy with Ground Beef Tariff Waivers
The United States has initiated a significant policy shift by easing restrictions on cattle imports, reopening its first port to live cattle after a year-long closure aimed at preventing the…
Wendell Berry, Agrarian Philosopher and Environmental Prophet, Dies at 92, Leaving Profound Legacy
Wendell Berry, the prolific American writer, farmer, and uncompromising voice for agrarianism, local economies, and ecological stewardship, has passed away at the age of 92. Berry’s death on September 1,…
Wendell Berry: An Enduring Voice for Agrarianism, Localism, and Sustainable Stewardship in a Commoditized World
The literary and agricultural world mourns the passing of Wendell Berry, a seminal American author, farmer, and philosopher whose profound contributions shaped contemporary discourse on land stewardship, food systems, and…
The Enduring Roots and Evolving Landscape of Urban Agriculture in the United States: A Vital Strategy for Resilience and Community Sovereignty
For centuries, communities across what is now the United States have cultivated food within and immediately surrounding their living spaces, a practice deeply intertwined with sustenance, culture, and survival. This…
An Alaskan Microbrewery’s Vertical Farm Thrives by Solving a Hyper-Local Food Crisis Amidst Industry Failures
As the vertical farming industry grapples with a landscape littered with failed investments and broken business models, a small, independent farm in remote Alaska is charting a distinct path to…
When It Comes to Worker Protections on Farms, ‘Big Ag Rules the Roost’
Safety experts and labor advocates are sounding alarm bells over a deepening crisis in agricultural worker safety, attributing a rise in preventable deaths and injuries to severe cutbacks in federal…
The Southern Smoke Foundation: Forging a Safety Net for America’s Food System Workforce
In an industry often celebrated for its culinary artistry and vibrant dining experiences, the precarious reality faced by its foundational workforce often remains obscured. The Southern Smoke Foundation (SSF), co-founded…
Bitter Honey: Unraveling Industrial Agriculture’s Threat to Global Bee Populations and Food Security
The captivating hum of a beehive, the rich aroma of wax and honey, proved to be an intoxicating revelation for Dr. Anna Durant, an experience that, coupled with reading Sue…















