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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 27, 2026
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César Chávez’s Legacy Under Scrutiny as Sexual Abuse Allegations Prompt Calls for Renaming Commemorations
March 19, 2026 – Lawmakers and state officials across the United States are moving to distance celebrations, streets, and public buildings from the name and legacy of renowned farmworker union…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 27, 2026
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States Lead the Charge to Combat College Student Food Insecurity Amidst Federal Program Complexities
The pervasive myth of the "broke college student" often romanticizes financial hardship as a rite of passage, yet for millions of students across the United States, this reality translates into…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 26, 2026
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States Forge New Paths in Agricultural Policy Amidst Federal Gridlock
In a significant pivot signaling a potential paradigm shift in American agricultural governance, individual states are increasingly stepping up to craft their own farm policies, navigating complex legislative landscapes and…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 26, 2026
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Op-ed: The Persian Gulf Oil Crisis Is a Food Crisis
On Friday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins publicly acknowledged the gravity of the situation, assuring reporters that the administration is exploring "every potential avenue" to mitigate rising fertilizer prices. "We…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 26, 2026
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The Food Justice Movement’s Resounding Rejection of ‘Common Ground’ with ‘Make America Healthy Again’
Dara Cooper, a prominent figure in the food justice landscape and co-founder of the National Black Food and Justice Alliance (NBFJA), HEAL Food Alliance, and LIFE Resource Collaborative, has issued…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 25, 2026
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USDA Cancels Land Access Program for Young Farmers
March 25, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has abruptly ended a significant Biden-era initiative designed to bolster the next generation of farmers, particularly those from historically underserved…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 25, 2026
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Chef Jack Strong Forges Pathways to Indigenous Foodways and Culinary Careers at Siletz Valley School
Siletz, Oregon – In a pioneering initiative that bridges cultural heritage with vocational training, Executive Chef Jack Strong, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is leading the…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 25, 2026
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AI’s Deepening Influence on Global Food Systems: A Critical Examination of Policy, Corporate Power, and Agricultural Transformation
The pervasive influence of artificial intelligence, driven by the world’s leading technology companies, has become an undeniable force shaping the current federal administration’s agenda, with profound implications now extending into…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 24, 2026
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Central Asian Apple Trees at Ohio Arboretum Face Uprooting, Threatening Future of U.S. Apple Industry Diversity
A crucial collection of wild apple trees, originating from the ancient forests of Central Asia and cultivated for nearly two decades at Dawes Arboretum in Ohio, is slated for removal…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 24, 2026
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Small Specialty Crop Growers Are Opting Out of Federal Farm Aid
In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a comprehensive $12 billion economic aid package for American farmers through its newly established Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. This significant…
