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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 16, 2026
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Art Cullen: Chronicling Iowa’s Agricultural Crossroads and the Fight for Rural America
It’s often challenging for the general public to grasp the intricate corporate, political, and cultural forces dictating the crops farmers cultivate, their cultivation methods, or the proliferation of industrial hog…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 16, 2026
- 73 views
EPA Repeals Stricter Mercury Emission Limits, Igniting Health and Environmental Concerns
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last week, on February 24, 2026, the repeal of a 2024 rule that had imposed more stringent limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired power…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 15, 2026
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Oregon’s Winter Waters Initiative Champions Local Seafood Amidst Import Dominance
On a blustery Saturday in early February, a small but determined group gathered on a dock at the Port of Newport, a vital hub on Oregon’s central coast. Dressed in…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 15, 2026
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How to Start a Seed and Plant Swap
As the morning progressed, the quiet anticipation of the organizers was met with a steady influx of attendees. Farmers, eager young children, seasoned plant enthusiasts, and novice community gardeners tromped…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 15, 2026
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Casey Means’ Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing Sparks Debate on Diet, Vaccines, and Public Health Direction
February 26, 2026 – President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, Casey Means, appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, signaling a…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 14, 2026
- 57 views
USDA Approves More SNAP Waivers, Limiting Soda and Candy Purchases in Four Additional States
Washington D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted waivers to four more states, allowing them to restrict the purchase of certain food items, including candy, soda, and…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 14, 2026
- 67 views
The Unsung Architects of Our Food System: A Decade of Women’s Indispensable Contributions to Agriculture and Food Justice
Civil Eats has consistently championed the narratives of individuals whose profound contributions to the global food system frequently go unacknowledged. As the world marked International Women’s Day, and during the…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 14, 2026
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Federal Agencies Signal Sweeping Reforms for School Meals Amidst Expert Calls for Increased Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is poised to introduce significant modifications to federal school meal programs, emphasizing "real foods" and a reduction in ultra-processed items, a move that comes…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 13, 2026
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House Agriculture Committee Advances Contentious 2026 Farm Bill Amidst Deep Divisions Over SNAP Cuts and Pesticide Protections
Washington D.C., March 5, 2026 – The House Agriculture Committee has successfully advanced its proposed 2026 Farm Bill, titled the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026,” following an…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 13, 2026
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Geopolitical Crisis in the Gulf Escalates U.S. Agricultural Input Costs, Sparking Urgent Calls for Federal Intervention and Supply Chain Resilience
During a pivotal Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on Tuesday, March 12, 2026, lawmakers and expert witnesses converged on a pressing concern: the escalating war in Iran and its immediate, potentially…
