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…
Op-ed: Worried About an Outbreak? Try a Shorter Food Supply Chain.
The Latest Cyclospora Outbreak: A Detailed Chronology The current cyclospora outbreak has significantly impacted public health across multiple states, causing thousands of illnesses and at least two fatalities. The Centers…
Civil Eats Unveils Ambitious Strategic Plan to Cement Leadership in Food Systems Journalism Through 2028
Civil Eats, a pioneering voice in American food systems journalism, has officially launched its new strategic plan, charting an ambitious course for continued growth, impact, and financial sustainability through 2028.…
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Era Dietary Guidelines, Alleges "Secret Panel" Influence
Washington D.C. – August 19, 2026 – A prominent physicians group has initiated legal action against the Trump administration, petitioning a federal court to mandate the withdrawal of the latest…
The Silent Erosion: How Climate Change and Agricultural Practices Are Depleting the Nutritional Value of Our Global Food Supply
Today, when farmers harvest common American crops like wheat, rice, and vegetables, the produce appears outwardly similar to what was cultivated a century ago. Yet, beneath this veneer of familiarity,…
Trump Announces Plan to Import More Beef With Waiver on Tariffs
On August 21, 2026, the Trump administration announced a significant shift in U.S. beef import policy, declaring its intent to allow 300,000 tons of ground beef to enter the United…
President Trump Taps White House Aide Heidi Overton for FDA Commissioner Amidst Growing Backlash and Public Health Crisis
August 20, 2026 – President Donald Trump’s latest nominee for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, White House aide Heidi Overton, is already facing significant pushback from an unusual coalition…
















