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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- May 6, 2026
- 182 views
Civil Eats Garners Four Nominations for Prestigious 2026 James Beard Foundation Media Awards, Reinforcing its Leadership in Food System Journalism
Civil Eats, a leading independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to critical coverage of the American food system, has announced its thrilling recognition as a finalist in four distinct categories for the…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- April 15, 2026
- 133 views
Unmasking Food Apartheid: A Deep Dive into Systemic Food Inequity and the Fight for Justice
The concept of nourishment, often perceived as a fundamental human right, is increasingly understood as a political battleground, with terms like "food justice" and "food apartheid" entering mainstream discourse to…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- April 15, 2026
- 155 views
New York Farmers Join Lawsuit Against EPA Over Rollback of Greenhouse Gas Regulations, Citing Dire Threats to Food Security.
April 14, 2026 – A coalition of New York farmers, represented by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY), has joined a broader alliance of environmental groups and…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- April 12, 2026
- 148 views
USDA Finalizes Rollback of Environmental Permitting Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced the finalization of a contentious new rule that dramatically alters how the agency applies the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 28, 2026
- 98 views
Congressional Scrutiny Intensifies Over Fertilizer Prices Amid Geopolitical Turmoil and Antitrust Allegations
Washington D.C. is witnessing a concerted bipartisan effort to address soaring domestic fertilizer prices, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and long-standing concerns over corporate consolidation within the agricultural input sector.…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 27, 2026
- 100 views
USDA Proposes Significant Delay to Key Poultry Industry Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yesterday proposed a substantial delay to a set of crucial regulations designed to reform how chicken companies compensate their contract farmers and manage mandated…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 27, 2026
- 67 views
César Chávez’s Legacy Under Scrutiny as Sexual Abuse Allegations Prompt Calls for Renaming Commemorations
March 19, 2026 – Lawmakers and state officials across the United States are moving to distance celebrations, streets, and public buildings from the name and legacy of renowned farmworker union…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 27, 2026
- 78 views
States Lead the Charge to Combat College Student Food Insecurity Amidst Federal Program Complexities
The pervasive myth of the "broke college student" often romanticizes financial hardship as a rite of passage, yet for millions of students across the United States, this reality translates into…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 26, 2026
- 73 views
States Forge New Paths in Agricultural Policy Amidst Federal Gridlock
In a significant pivot signaling a potential paradigm shift in American agricultural governance, individual states are increasingly stepping up to craft their own farm policies, navigating complex legislative landscapes and…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 26, 2026
- 69 views
Op-ed: The Persian Gulf Oil Crisis Is a Food Crisis
On Friday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins publicly acknowledged the gravity of the situation, assuring reporters that the administration is exploring "every potential avenue" to mitigate rising fertilizer prices. "We…
