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- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 2, 2026
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Biodigesters, Once Touting a Green Solution for CAFO Manure, Face an Uncertain Future Amid Dwindling Support and Intensifying Environmental Scrutiny
The landscape for industrial-scale biodigesters, long championed as a sustainable solution for managing the colossal waste output of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), is undergoing a dramatic shift. As federal…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 2, 2026
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Escalates: Iceberg Lettuce from Mexico Linked to Widespread Illness, Taylor Farms Prepares Recall Amidst Mounting Concerns
A rapidly expanding cyclosporiasis outbreak has gripped the United States, with federal agencies on July 17, 2026, pinpointing a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico as the likely source.…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 1, 2026
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Cultivating Equity: The BIPOC Queer Expressway Forges a New Path for Inclusive Agriculture and Community Nourishment
In a transformative effort to redefine the landscape of American agriculture, the BIPOC Queer Expressway (BQE) has emerged as a pivotal initiative, championing the visibility, empowerment, and economic viability of…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 1, 2026
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Republicans’ Landmark Budget Bill One Year On: Millions Face Mounting Food Insecurity as Federal Assistance Crumbles
One year after its passage, the Republican-backed "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), officially designated H.R. 1, has profoundly reshaped the landscape of federal food assistance, most notably the Supplemental Nutrition…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- August 1, 2026
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Trump Administration’s Sweeping Federal Grant Overhaul Faces Widespread Opposition Amid Concerns Over Politicization and Program Stability
July 16, 2026 – The Trump administration has officially closed the comment period this week on a controversial proposal designed to implement sweeping changes to the administration of federal grants…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 31, 2026
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Congress Moves Forward on Two Food Labeling Bills
July 31, 2026 – A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. Senate is vigorously advancing legislative efforts to overhaul food labeling standards, with a particular focus on requiring explicit warning labels…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 31, 2026
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Finca Seremos Cultivates Community Resilience and Reimagines the Food System in a Post-Pandemic World
The journey of Finca Seremos, a burgeoning farm founded by Brenda Gonzalez and Chris Nickell, is a compelling narrative of personal transformation intersecting with an urgent societal need for resilient…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 31, 2026
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Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Unilateral Cancellation of USDA Grants, Citing Breach of Contract Terms
In a landmark decision with profound implications for agricultural policy, food systems, and federal contracting, a U.S. District Court judge in Massachusetts ruled last week that federal agencies are prohibited…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 31, 2026
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Meet the Immigrant Doulas Feeding Their Wisconsin Communities
In Madison, Wisconsin, a pioneering initiative led by Roots4Change, a cooperative comprised predominantly of Latina and Indigenous immigrant women, is transforming maternal healthcare and food access for expecting and new…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- July 30, 2026
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Jamila Norman’s Patchwork City Farms: Cultivating Resilience and Food Sovereignty in Urban Atlanta
The landscape of food access in urban centers across the United States is frequently characterized by disparities, with many low-income and minority communities grappling with the challenge of limited access…
