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- 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…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 10, 2026
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The Paradox of the Beef Aisle: Unpacking High Prices Amidst Record-Low Cattle Herds and Efficient Production
On any given trip to the grocery store these days, consumers often navigate crowded aisles, pushing their carts past the cold-case section where various cuts of beef are displayed. Shelves…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 9, 2026
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Government Worker Unions Launch Sweeping Legal Challenge Against USDA Reorganization Amidst Congressional Disapproval and Staff Exodus Fears
Washington D.C. – September 9, 2026 – A formidable coalition of four federal government worker unions, collaborating with a diverse group of nonprofits, cities, and states, has initiated a new…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 9, 2026
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A New Future for Farming: Five Policy Recommendations to Regenerate Soil Health and Global Sustainability
Twenty years ago, when I was writing Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations, I took a deep dive into the environmental history of farming, documenting how agricultural practices that degraded soil…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- September 9, 2026
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The Unseen Architects: How Food Policy Councils Build Resilient Communities Against Systemic Headwinds
Two hours later, Richman was working at a farmers’ market that she had helped establish with the nonprofit Sustainable Food Center. As she watched families standing in line to buy…
