Cultivating Justice: The BIPOC Queer Expressway Reshapes New York’s Agricultural Landscape

In a powerful convergence of agricultural expertise, social justice advocacy, and community empowerment, Gabriela Pereyra and Karen "Mama K" Washington are spearheading a transformative movement within New York’s food system.…

One Year On: Republican Budget Bill Unleashes Widespread Crisis for Millions Relying on Federal Food Assistance

A year has passed since the Republican-led Congress enacted its landmark budget bill, officially known as H.R. 1, or colloquially, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), on July 4, 2025.…

Trump Administration’s Sweeping Federal Grant Overhaul Draws Widespread Opposition as Comment Period Closes

Washington D.C. – The Trump administration has concluded the public comment period on its ambitious proposal to fundamentally reshape how federal grants are administered across all agencies, a move that…

Finca Seremos Redefines Community-Supported Agriculture with Holistic Approach to Food Justice and Social Equity

In a world increasingly grappling with fragmented communities and complex food systems, Finca Seremos, a nascent farm initiative based in New York, is pioneering a model of Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)…

Congress Moves Forward on Two Food Labeling Bills

Washington D.C. – A significant legislative push is underway in the U.S. Senate to overhaul food labeling requirements, with a particular focus on mandatory warning labels for ultra-processed foods (UPFs)…

Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Unilateral Cancellation of USDA Grant Contracts, Affirming Sanctity of Agreements

In a landmark decision poised to reshape the landscape of federal grant administration and safeguard critical agricultural initiatives, a federal judge ruled last week that government agencies can no longer…

Meet the Immigrant Doulas Feeding Their Wisconsin Communities 

In Madison, Wisconsin, a pioneering cooperative of immigrant doulas, Roots4Change, is addressing critical disparities in maternal healthcare and food access for Latina and Indigenous expecting mothers and their families. This…

Jamila Norman Cultivates Resilience and Food Sovereignty at Patchwork City Farms in Atlanta

Jamila Norman, founder and operator of Patchwork City Farms, stands as a pivotal figure in Atlanta’s urban agriculture movement, transforming neglected land in the city’s southwest quadrant into a thriving…

Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Zach Lahn’s Anti-Corporate Stance Under Scrutiny Amid Deep Ties to Pro-Industry Koch Network

Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn, fresh off a decisive primary victory on June 2, has positioned himself as an "Iowa First" populist champion, vowing to dismantle corporate monopolies in agriculture…

President Trump Imposes Sweeping 50 Percent Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Citing Discriminatory Practices and Escalating Trade Tensions

Washington D.C., July 21, 2026 – In a significant escalation of trade tensions between the United States and Canada, President Donald Trump yesterday issued a series of executive orders imposing…