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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 14, 2026
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The Power of Aloha ʻĀina: Kamanamaikalani Beamer’s Quest to Restore Hawaiian Connection and Resilience
Kamanamaikalani Beamer, an esteemed scholar, practitioner, and the Dean of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, champions a profound belief: that unwavering love and commitment…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 13, 2026
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MA’O Organic Farms Cultivates Youth Leadership and Regenerative Agriculture Through Ancient Hawaiian Wisdom
In the verdant Lualualei Valley on Oahu, Hawaiʻi, MAʻO Organic Farms stands as a beacon of community resilience, youth empowerment, and sustainable agriculture, deeply rooted in the ecological wisdom of…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 13, 2026
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Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Food Products Amid Escalating Trade Tensions, Later Exempting Seafood.
The intricate web of North American trade relations experienced significant turbulence this week, as Canada announced and then partially adjusted a series of retaliatory tariffs on a substantial list of…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 13, 2026
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Federal Court Strikes Down Trump-Era Cuts to H-2A Farmworker Wages, Igniting Fierce Debate Over Agricultural Labor Costs and Worker Protections
August 28, 2026 – A federal judge in California has delivered a significant blow to a Trump administration policy, striking down drastic cuts to the minimum wage paid to foreign…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 13, 2026
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The Enduring Roots and Evolving Landscape of Urban Agriculture in the United States
For centuries, human civilizations have cultivated food within and immediately surrounding their settlements, a practice deeply embedded in the fabric of communities worldwide. In what is now the United States,…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 12, 2026
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Wendell Berry’s Enduring Legacy on Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Life Remembered
The profound influence of Wendell Berry, a seminal figure whose literary and practical work reshaped contemporary thought on agriculture, community, and environmental stewardship, continues to resonate across diverse sectors, inspiring…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 12, 2026
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The writer did what farmers do, working a vast acreage of thought and word.
The world of letters, sustainable agriculture, and environmental advocacy mourns the passing of Wendell Berry at the age of 92. The revered American essayist, novelist, poet, and farmer, whose profound…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 12, 2026
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Department of Justice Escalates Beef Price Investigation, Targeting Major Retailers Amidst Broader Anti-Inflation Push
September 3, 2026 – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has significantly expanded its ongoing investigation into persistently high beef prices, directly targeting eight of the nation’s largest grocery chains. This…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 12, 2026
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Congressional Watchdog Urges USDA to Boost Pest and Disease Prevention
The comprehensive analysis by the federal watchdog, made public earlier this month, concludes that the USDA has not adequately integrated the evolving threat of climate-driven pest and disease patterns into…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 10, 2026
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America’s Food Safety Net Under Strain: Budget Cuts, Regulatory Delays, and Escalating Outbreaks
Recent widespread foodborne illness outbreaks, including the significant cyclospora contamination linked to Taylor Farms products and persistent salmonella scares, have cast a stark spotlight on the vulnerabilities within America’s food…
