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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 5, 2026
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House Agriculture Committee Advances a Farm Bill Proposal
The House Agriculture Committee, following over 20 hours of intense deliberation and partisan skirmishes, has advanced the "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," a comprehensive legislative package that…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 5, 2026
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USDA Expands SNAP Purchase Restrictions to 22 States, Fueling Debate on Food Access and Public Health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, approved waivers for an additional four states – Kansas, Nevada, Ohio, and Wyoming – to implement restrictions on purchases…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 4, 2026
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Trump Administration Backs Bayer in Landmark Supreme Court Case, Sparking Public Health Outcry and Political Rift
The Trump administration has formally urged the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the chemical giant Bayer, arguing that federal pesticide regulations should shield the company from lawsuits alleging…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 4, 2026
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Against the Tide: Louisiana’s Isleños Battle Coastal Erosion to Save a Centuries-Old Fishing Culture
The delicate balance of life in southeast Louisiana, particularly for communities like Shell Beach, is being profoundly disrupted by an accelerating coastal crisis. Here, a unique cultural heritage, that of…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 4, 2026
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Art Cullen’s Decades-Long Crusade: Unmasking the Corporate Grip on Iowa’s Agriculture and Its National Ramifications
The complex tapestry of American agriculture often appears idyllic from afar – vast fields under an expansive sky, a symbol of national bounty. Yet, beneath this surface, powerful corporate, political,…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 3, 2026
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Federal Agencies Unveil Billion-Dollar Plan for Farm Modernization Amidst Contradictory Pesticide Policies
Federal agencies on Friday, March 3, 2026, announced a coordinated effort to "accelerate farm modernization and long-term food supply security," a plan that promises research into the health impacts of…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 3, 2026
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California Confronts Federal Opposition Over Farmland Equity Initiative as USDA Threatens Legal Action
A bold initiative in California aimed at transforming the state’s agricultural land policies to foster equity and resilience in its food system has drawn a stern rebuke and threat of…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 3, 2026
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Navigating the Complex Nexus of Food Justice and Make America Healthy Again Movements
The landscape of food and public health advocacy in the United States is increasingly complex, marked by the intersection and divergence of various influential movements. Prominent among these are the…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 2, 2026
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House Republicans Propose Divisive Farm Bill, Setting Stage for Intense Legislative Battle Over Food Assistance and Agricultural Policy
Washington D.C. – Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee unveiled a comprehensive draft farm bill package today, titled "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," igniting a new…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 2, 2026
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Kickapoo Chef Crystal Wahpepah Showcases Oakland’s Native American Side
Oakland, CA – In a significant moment for Indigenous cuisine and cultural preservation, Chef Crystal Wahpepah, a trailblazing Kickapoo culinary artist, is set to release her highly anticipated debut cookbook,…
