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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 15, 2026
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Mary Berry Champions Agrarian Renewal Amidst Rural Decline
In a pivotal moment for American agriculture, Mary Berry, a lifelong farmer and daughter of renowned agrarian philosopher Wendell Berry, stands as a vocal advocate for small-scale, diversified farming and…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 15, 2026
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Retail Beef Prices See Minimal Drop as U.S. Ranchers Face Steep Declines Post-Import Policy
October 14, 2026 — A new analysis reveals that one month after President Donald Trump’s administration initiated a policy to import additional ground beef with a waiver on tariffs, retail…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 14, 2026
- 13 views
Activist Robin Greenfield Completes Year-Long Foraging Experiment, Championing Food Freedom and Ecological Connection
Activist, author, and speaker Robin Greenfield is set to conclude an ambitious year-long endeavor on October 8, 2026, during which he has subsisted entirely on wild, foraged food and medicine,…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 14, 2026
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Farmers Organize to Reclaim Data Ownership Amidst Ag-Tech Profits and Failed State Laws
Across the American heartland, a quiet revolution is taking root as farmers, long the stewards of their land, now seek to reclaim stewardship over their digital footprint. Farmers are increasingly…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 14, 2026
- 39 views
FDA Finalizes Investigation into Massive Cyclospora Outbreak, Pinpointing Iceberg Lettuce from Taylor Farms Mexico Operations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially concluded its exhaustive investigation into the widespread Cyclospora outbreak that sickened nearly 20,000 Americans this past summer, definitively linking the illnesses to…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 13, 2026
- 53 views
USDA Finalizes Sweeping Restrictions on Rural Energy for America Program Amid Legal Battle and Farmer Outcry
Just days after a coalition of farm and environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) dramatic overhaul of the Rural Energy for America Program…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 13, 2026
- 55 views
Conservation Efforts Offer a Vital Lifeline to Small Farming, Securing Land and Food Systems for Future Generations
The permanent protection of Z-Farm on Chicago’s South Side marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle to preserve agricultural land and bolster local food systems across the United States.…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 12, 2026
- 23 views
The Evolving Landscape of Regenerative Agriculture: Diverse Paths to Soil Health and Environmental Stewardship
From Maryland’s diverse small farms to vast commodity operations, the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices is redefining land stewardship, albeit through a spectrum of approaches. As the urgency of climate…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 12, 2026
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Global Imperative: Halving Pesticide Risk by 2030 Requires Coordinated International Action and Systemic Change
A global mandate to dramatically reduce pesticide risk by 2030 is confronting the complex realities of agricultural practices worldwide, where a recent assessment revealed a concerning increase in overall pesticide…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 11, 2026
- 67 views
Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Contentious 2026 Farm Bill Amidst Deep Divisions Over Food Aid and Conservation Funding
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted to advance its version of the 2026 Farm Bill on September 16, 2026, marking a critical, albeit contentious, step forward for the quinquennial legislation.…
