Biodigesters, Once Touting a Green Solution for CAFO Manure, Face an Uncertain Future Amid Dwindling Support and Mounting Opposition
As federal and state financial incentives for concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) biodigesters continue to wane, and environmental objections intensify, the future of these once-heralded systems hangs precariously in the…
Massive Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Traced to Imported Lettuce, Triggering Widespread Recalls and Renewed Food Safety Concerns
Federal health agencies have definitively linked a widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which has sickened thousands across 34 states, to contaminated iceberg lettuce originating from a single supplier in Mexico. The…
Cultivating Justice: The BIPOC Queer Expressway Reshapes New York’s Agricultural Landscape
In a powerful convergence of agricultural expertise, social justice advocacy, and community empowerment, Gabriela Pereyra and Karen "Mama K" Washington are spearheading a transformative movement within New York’s food system.…
One Year On: Republican Budget Bill Unleashes Widespread Crisis for Millions Relying on Federal Food Assistance
A year has passed since the Republican-led Congress enacted its landmark budget bill, officially known as H.R. 1, or colloquially, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), on July 4, 2025.…
Trump Administration’s Sweeping Federal Grant Overhaul Draws Widespread Opposition as Comment Period Closes
Washington D.C. – The Trump administration has concluded the public comment period on its ambitious proposal to fundamentally reshape how federal grants are administered across all agencies, a move that…
Finca Seremos Redefines Community-Supported Agriculture with Holistic Approach to Food Justice and Social Equity
In a world increasingly grappling with fragmented communities and complex food systems, Finca Seremos, a nascent farm initiative based in New York, is pioneering a model of Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)…
Congress Moves Forward on Two Food Labeling Bills
Washington D.C. – A significant legislative push is underway in the U.S. Senate to overhaul food labeling requirements, with a particular focus on mandatory warning labels for ultra-processed foods (UPFs)…
Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Unilateral Cancellation of USDA Grant Contracts, Affirming Sanctity of Agreements
In a landmark decision poised to reshape the landscape of federal grant administration and safeguard critical agricultural initiatives, a federal judge ruled last week that government agencies can no longer…
Meet the Immigrant Doulas Feeding Their Wisconsin Communities
In Madison, Wisconsin, a pioneering cooperative of immigrant doulas, Roots4Change, is addressing critical disparities in maternal healthcare and food access for Latina and Indigenous expecting mothers and their families. This…
Jamila Norman Cultivates Resilience and Food Sovereignty at Patchwork City Farms in Atlanta
Jamila Norman, founder and operator of Patchwork City Farms, stands as a pivotal figure in Atlanta’s urban agriculture movement, transforming neglected land in the city’s southwest quadrant into a thriving…
















