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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 7, 2026
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Foraging for ‘Deep Exploration’
Activist, author, and speaker Robin Greenfield is set to conclude an extraordinary year-long endeavor on October 8, 2026, during which he has subsisted entirely on food and medicine sourced exclusively…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 7, 2026
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How a Vermont farmers’ association is building community and strengthening connections to local food systems.
On a chilly evening this past spring, the concept of community transcended mere proximity in Burlington, Vermont, as Megan Humphrey welcomed over 60 neighbors, many previously unknown to her, into…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 6, 2026
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FDA Investigation Found Cyclospora at Taylor Farms’ Mexico Facility
Washington D.C. – October 6, 2026 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially concluded its extensive investigation into the widespread Cyclospora outbreak that sickened nearly 20,000 Americans…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 6, 2026
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USDA Finalizes Sweeping Changes to Rural Energy Program, Sparking Legal Challenge and Farmer Outcry
Just days after a coalition of farm and environmental groups filed a lawsuit challenging what they describe as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) systematic dismantling of the Rural Energy…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 5, 2026
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Trump Administration Grapples with High Beef Prices and Rancher Discontent Amidst Midterm Election Pressure
In the crucial weeks leading up to the hotly contested midterm elections, the Trump administration has embarked on a multi-pronged strategy to address persistently high beef prices for consumers while…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 5, 2026
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USDA Allocates $50 Million to Bolster Local Meat Processing, Strengthening State Inspection Programs and Market Competition.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on September 18, 2026, a significant allocation of $50 million aimed at empowering states to initiate or substantially expand their meat-inspection programs. This…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 5, 2026
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From a small, diversified farm to a 3,000-acre commodity row crop operation, regenerative practices can mean a range of options.
This flexibility in interpretation is at the heart of a burgeoning movement in agriculture, one that promises to heal degraded soils, sequester carbon, and enhance biodiversity, but also one that…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 4, 2026
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A Global Imperative: Urgent Action Needed to Halve Pesticide Risk by 2030
The global community faces a critical juncture in addressing the pervasive impact of agrochemicals on human health, biodiversity, and the climate. With a landmark commitment to halve the world’s pesticide…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 3, 2026
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HHS and EPA Announce Collaboration on Glyphosate Safety Research Amidst Widespread Skepticism
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have formally announced a collaboration to coordinate research into the safety of glyphosate, the active ingredient…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- October 3, 2026
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FDA Nominee Says Agency Needs More Resources for GRAS
Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Thursday, September 24,…
