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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 19, 2026
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EPA’s Pesticide Approvals Prompt Fears of PFAS Contamination on Farms
Less than a week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order ostensibly supporting regenerative agriculture practices, which he claimed would "reduce overall use" of chemical pesticides, his Environmental Protection…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 19, 2026
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From Hidden Heritage to Holistic Healing: Lucille Contreras Forges a Path of Lipan Apache Reclamation and Food Sovereignty
Lucille Contreras, founder of the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project, embarked on a profound journey of cultural discovery and community empowerment, transforming a deeply personal revelation into a beacon of Indigenous…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 18, 2026
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USDA Moves to Roll Back Key Protections for Poultry Farmers, Igniting Industry Controversy
Washington D.C., July 9, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to rescind three significant Biden-era regulations designed to empower poultry farmers in their dealings with…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 18, 2026
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Federal Antitrust Agencies Settle Cases on Farm Equipment Repair and Egg Prices
Federal agencies tasked with enforcing antitrust law have concluded two significant cases this week, addressing corporate control within the food and agriculture markets. One outcome grants farmers the long-sought "right…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 18, 2026
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The Golden Oyster Mushroom: A Culinary Delight Turned Ecological Invader Threatening North American Forests and Challenging Regulatory Frameworks
Mushroom foraging, a burgeoning hobby, carries inherent risks for the uninitiated, as underscored by this year’s alarming spate of poisonings, including significant outbreaks in California. While the vibrant golden oyster…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 18, 2026
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Home-compostable bioplastic products, ranging from cups and plates to produce bags and film wraps, are still a work in progress.
In a world increasingly grappling with the pervasive environmental crisis of plastic pollution, the promise of home-compostable bioplastics offers a beacon of hope, yet the reality of these products fulfilling…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 17, 2026
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Biodigesters Face an Uncertain Future as Federal and State Support Dwindles and Environmental Opposition Mounts.
The landscape for industrial-scale dairy operations and their associated waste management systems, particularly biodigesters, is undergoing a significant transformation. Once hailed as a promising solution for mitigating methane emissions and…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 17, 2026
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A Nationwide Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surges Across 34 States, Challenging Federal and State Health Agencies to Identify Elusive Source
As of July 15, 2026, federal and state public health authorities are grappling with an unprecedented surge in cyclosporiasis cases, a foodborne parasitic illness that has spread across 34 U.S.…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 17, 2026
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Cultivating Inclusivity: How the BIPOC Queer Expressway is Redefining Agriculture and Food Justice
The agricultural landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by innovative initiatives like the BIPOC Queer Expressway (BQE), an aggregation and distribution network co-founded by farmer and food justice activist…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 16, 2026
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Trump Administration Proposes Grant Overhaul That Could Upend Farm Funding
On July 16, 2026, the Trump administration concluded the public comment period for a contentious proposal poised to fundamentally reshape the administration of federal grants across all government agencies, including…
