Finca Seremos: Cultivating Community, Resilience, and a Regenerative Food Future Post-Pandemic

In the wake of widespread pandemic-induced burnout and a collective reassessment of priorities, Brenda Gonzalez and Chris Nickell, high school sweethearts with deep roots in community organizing, have embarked on…

Trump Administration Imposes Sweeping 50 Percent Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Sparking Renewed Trade Tensions and Economic Concerns

In a series of executive orders issued yesterday, President Donald Trump unveiled significant new tariffs, levying a 50 percent tax on a broad spectrum of Canadian imports, including critical agricultural…

Conscious Kitchen Wants to Bring Organic Food to 6 Million California Schoolchildren

Sausalito, California – Conscious Kitchen, a pioneering nonprofit based in Sausalito, California, is on a mission to fundamentally transform the school food supply chain across the state, aiming to connect…

From Philosophy to Pasture: O’Mara’s Journey into Regenerative Shepherding and the Revival of Lost Arts

Northern California is witnessing a quiet resurgence of ancient land stewardship practices, championed by individuals like O’Mara, whose journey from a philosophy degree to a life deeply intertwined with animals…

Federal Court Orders Trump Administration to Restore $127 Million in Critical Land Access Grants for Beginning Farmers

July 1, 2026 – A federal court has mandated the Trump administration to reinstate 24 grants under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program…

New Rule Ties Potential Green Card Approval to SNAP Benefits

July 20, 2026 – The Trump administration has officially finalized a contentious immigration rule that significantly broadens the criteria for determining whether green card applicants are considered a "public charge."…

The Surging H-2A Program: A Paradox of Growth, Labor Scarcity, and the Enduring Legacy of Exploitation in American Agriculture

In 2005, approximately 50,000 individuals entered the United States to fulfill agricultural labor needs through the federal guestworker visa program, H-2A. A decade later, government data revealed a dramatic increase,…

Brian Calvert Appointed Editorial Director of Civil Eats, Poised to Guide Vision for Future of Food Journalism

Civil Eats, the acclaimed nonprofit news organization dedicated to covering the American food system, has announced the promotion of Brian Calvert to the pivotal role of Editorial Director. This strategic…

Supreme Court Ruling Favors Pesticide Companies, Intensifying Scrutiny on EPA Oversight and Fueling Public Health Advocacy

A recent Supreme Court decision delivered a significant setback to individuals suffering from health problems linked to pesticides, effectively shielding companies like Bayer from numerous lawsuits. The ruling, handed down…

Trump Administration Declines Full USMCA Renewal, Sparking Uncertainty for North American Trade

President Donald Trump has opted against renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for its full 16-year term, a decision announced on July 7, 2026, that has immediately drawn sharp criticism…