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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 10, 2026
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The Paradox of the Beef Aisle: Unpacking High Prices Amidst Record-Low Cattle Herds and Efficient Production
On any given trip to the grocery store these days, consumers often navigate crowded aisles, pushing their carts past the cold-case section where various cuts of beef are displayed. Shelves…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 9, 2026
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Government Worker Unions Launch Sweeping Legal Challenge Against USDA Reorganization Amidst Congressional Disapproval and Staff Exodus Fears
Washington D.C. – September 9, 2026 – A formidable coalition of four federal government worker unions, collaborating with a diverse group of nonprofits, cities, and states, has initiated a new…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 9, 2026
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A New Future for Farming: Five Policy Recommendations to Regenerate Soil Health and Global Sustainability
Twenty years ago, when I was writing Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations, I took a deep dive into the environmental history of farming, documenting how agricultural practices that degraded soil…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 9, 2026
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The Unseen Architects: How Food Policy Councils Build Resilient Communities Against Systemic Headwinds
Two hours later, Richman was working at a farmers’ market that she had helped establish with the nonprofit Sustainable Food Center. As she watched families standing in line to buy…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 8, 2026
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Crippling Budget Cuts and Regulatory Lapses Imperil Farmworker Safety, Experts Warn After Six Fatalities at Colorado Dairy
Safety experts are sounding the alarm that severe cutbacks in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – including a critical lack of inspectors and diminished enforcement capabilities – are…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 7, 2026
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Southern Smoke Foundation Forges Critical Safety Net for Vulnerable Food System Workers
In an industry often characterized by passion and tireless dedication, the stark reality for many food system workers is a precarious existence, a vulnerability vividly underscored by unforeseen crises. The…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 7, 2026
- 36 views
Civil Eats Unveils Ambitious Strategic Plan to Bolster Food Systems Journalism Through 2028
Civil Eats, a leading independent news organization dedicated to covering the American food system, has announced a comprehensive strategic plan designed to guide its growth, impact, and journalistic excellence through…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 7, 2026
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Physicians Committee Sues Federal Government Over Alleged "Secret Panel" Influence on 2025 Dietary Guidelines
August 19, 2026 – A prominent physicians group has initiated legal proceedings, asking a federal court to compel the Trump administration to withdraw its recently published Dietary Guidelines for Americans…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 7, 2026
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The Invisible Famine: How Climate Change is Depleting the Nutritional Value of Our Food
For generations, the image of a ripe tomato, a plump ear of corn, or a verdant head of broccoli has remained largely unchanged in our collective consciousness and on our…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 6, 2026
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Trump Taps White House Aide to Lead FDA
Washington D.C. – August 20, 2026 – President Donald Trump’s latest nomination for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton, is already encountering significant…
