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- 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…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 13, 2026
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SNAP Recipients Sue USDA Over Restrictions on Soda, Candy, and Other Purchases
Individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have initiated a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), challenging the agency’s approval of state waivers that restrict the…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 12, 2026
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Federal Scrutiny Challenges California’s Ambitious Farmland Equity Reforms
In a significant confrontation over agricultural land policy, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has threatened California with "immediate legal action" should Governor Gavin Newsom proceed with policy recommendations…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 12, 2026
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Trump Administration Urges Supreme Court to Shield Bayer from Glyphosate Lawsuits, Igniting Public Health Outcry
The Trump administration on Tuesday formally urged the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the chemical giant Bayer, arguing that federal pesticide regulations should preempt state-level lawsuits alleging that…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 11, 2026
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Louisiana’s Isleño Fishing Culture Battles Against Coastal Erosion Amidst Shifting Environmental and Economic Tides
The vibrant, centuries-old fishing culture of the Isleños in Shell Beach, a small, resilient community nestled 30 miles southeast of New Orleans in St. Bernard Parish, faces an existential threat…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 11, 2026
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States Lead Charge to Simplify SNAP Access for Millions of Food-Insecure College Students Amidst Federal Challenges
The long-held trope of the "broke college student" has evolved from a romanticized notion of youthful frugality to a stark reality of systemic food insecurity, impacting millions across the United…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 10, 2026
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Forging Alliances: Navigating the Complex Intersections of Food Justice and the MAHA Movement
The landscape of food activism in the United States is marked by a dynamic interplay of diverse movements, each striving for a healthier, more equitable future. Among these, the food…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 10, 2026
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Confusion and ‘More Chaos’ as States Implement SNAP Food Restrictions
Five states have already implemented bans on soda and candy through federal food assistance programs, with over a dozen more set to take effect this year, sparking a contentious debate…
- Sustainable Living & Local Sourcing
- March 9, 2026
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Crystal Wahpepah’s "A Feather and a Fork" Ignites a Movement for Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Cultural Revitalization
Oakland, CA – Chef Crystal Wahpepah, a trailblazing Kickapoo culinary artist, is poised to release her highly anticipated first cookbook, A Feather and a Fork, on March 17. More than…
