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Twinkies, Carrots, and Farm Policy Reality

An agricultural economist writes that treating Twinkies and carrots as the beginning and end of the farm subsidies discussion distracts from useful public discourse.

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Is Capitalism a Barrier to Food Justice?

Is Capitalism a Barrier to Food Justice? | Civil Eats

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To Build a Progressive Populism, Look to Farm Country

Political strategists could learn much from the work of farm communities who have fought racism and corporate control.

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Farms

Organic Gardening

Organic Gardening Tips

Bipartisan Bill Might Seed the Future of Organic Farming

Advocates on both sides of the aisle say doubling funding for the USDA’s organic research program will help farmers meet demand and remain competitive.

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A Radical Farm Bill is Born

Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer’s 'alternative farm bill' aims to redirect federal spending to support small farmers that produce food, rather than megafarms growing feed or fuel.

Kids with School Lunch Debt Still Face Lunch-Shaming, Despite Outrage

A review of school districts’ policies finds slow and inconsistent change in ending lunch shaming.

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Farmers' Market

Food

Preserves

Farmers’ Markets are Beloved, but the Government May Cut Their Funding

Farmers’ market proponents are fighting to preserve a federal program that helps farmers grow their businesses by selling at farmers’ markets.

Local Farm

Farm Stand

How To Plan

Chellie Pingree Has a Farm Bill Plan to Serve All Farmers

The Maine Congresswoman (and farmer) talks about her policy priorities leading up to the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Opinion: With Organic, the USDA Should Side with Science

Aquaponic farm advocate Marianne Cufone argues that the time is right for the USDA to expand the types of crops that can earn the organic label.

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Growing

Opinion: Keep Organic in the Soil

Organic farmer Dave Chapman is leading a coalition of soil-first farmers opposing organic certification for crops grown without.

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Maine’s New Food Sovereignty Law Gets a Last-Minute Overhaul

Changes to Maine's pioneering ‘Food Freedom’ law, which goes into effect today, aim to both appease federal regulators and address concerns of over-regulation.

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Despite Some Progress, Poultry Workers Still Face Workplace Woes

As the poultry industry pushes for faster line speeds, advocates take stock of improvements and challenges.

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The State of Trump’s USDA: What You Need to Know

Can the USDA continue to do its work amid major reorganizations and minimal appointments and new hires?

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Agriculture Business

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As NAFTA Re-Negotiation Stalls, Family Farmers Lose Hope

Despite Trump’s promises to make trade work better for American agriculture, the ongoing free-trade negotiations don’t seem to be bringing good news for family farmers.

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Ben & Jerry’s Pledges to Protect Dairy Workers’ Rights

Ben & Jerry’s signed a “Milk with Dignity” agreement with Migrant Justice to bring fair working conditions to Vermont’s dairy industry.

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Food Packaging Design

Cream Soda

Sugary Drinks

Sugar Intake

Congress Could Cut Soda and Candy from SNAP, but Big Sugar is Pushing Back

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Tie Dye

Tops

Young Farmers

A California Bill Takes Steps to End Discrimination Against Farmers

The Farmer Equity Act would pave the way to help minority and women farmers acquire the resources they need to succeed.

‘Food Freedom’ Advocates Claim Victory in Maine

Maine is the latest state to pass a food sovereignty law that allows consumers to buy food directly from farmers.

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Should ‘Regenerative’ Agriculture Get Its Own Label?

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Slow Food Nations to Take Stock of Progress—and Challenges—of the Growing Food Movement

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The Battle For Transparency on North Carolina Factory Farms

Advocacy groups have challenged an especially egregious ag-gag law designed to keep the public in the dark about industrial animal farming operations.

Will the Amazon-Whole Foods Deal Mean Better Food for All?

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Pesticides

Pesticide

Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management

Pest Control

White Flies

Parts Of A Plant

What Happens When Organic Farms are Forced to Spray Conventional Pesticides?

One Oregon farm’s viral plea shines a national spotlight on what is usually a local debate about mandatory pesticide applications.

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Eat Less Meat: A Small Change with a Big Impact

ndustrial agriculture is reshaping the world, from our atmosphere to our dinner plates. Familiarize yourself with the current landscape: Meet your meats.

Eat Less Meat: A Small Change with a Big Impact

ndustrial agriculture is reshaping the world, from our atmosphere to our dinner plates. Familiarize yourself with the current landscape: Meet your meats.

two women at an outdoor farmers market buying fresh vegetables from boxes on the table and in front of them are other vendors

San Diego Farmers' Markets Help Local Food Take Root

Selling directly to shoppers—and meeting face-to-face with chefs and other buyers—is helping keep San Diego farmers afloat amid economic downturns and historic droughts.

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New York City Seeks to Create a ‘Craigslist for Food Pantries’

A proposed NYC-managed website would create a place for supermarkets and grocery stores to donate leftover food to nonprofits that feed the hungry.

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Recruiting Women Farmers for the Campaign Trail

Feeding off the post-election surge in political activity, the Plate to Politics network aims to help women farmers on both sides of the aisle campaign on a platform of sustainable food and farming.

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In Trump’s America, Navigating a Path for a Progressive National Food Strategy

There seems to be little in the way of a guiding federal strategy on food. Advocates say a national food strategy would change that.

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Marin County Decision to Allow Local Slaughter Fires Up a Debate

In a county famous for its support of local food, the uproar over lifting Marin’s ban on local slaughter raises questions about sustainable food policy.

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Twinkies, Carrots, and Farm Policy Reality

An agricultural economist writes that treating Twinkies and carrots as the beginning and end of the farm subsidies discussion distracts from useful public discourse.

Is Capitalism a Barrier to Food Justice?

Is Capitalism a Barrier to Food Justice? | Civil Eats

To Build a Progressive Populism, Look to Farm Country

Political strategists could learn much from the work of farm communities who have fought racism and corporate control.

Farms

Organic Gardening

Organic Gardening Tips

Bipartisan Bill Might Seed the Future of Organic Farming

Advocates on both sides of the aisle say doubling funding for the USDA’s organic research program will help farmers meet demand and remain competitive.

A Radical Farm Bill is Born

Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer’s 'alternative farm bill' aims to redirect federal spending to support small farmers that produce food, rather than megafarms growing feed or fuel.

Kids with School Lunch Debt Still Face Lunch-Shaming, Despite Outrage

A review of school districts’ policies finds slow and inconsistent change in ending lunch shaming.

Farmers' Market

Food

Preserves

Farmers’ Markets are Beloved, but the Government May Cut Their Funding

Farmers’ market proponents are fighting to preserve a federal program that helps farmers grow their businesses by selling at farmers’ markets.

Local Farm

Farm Stand

How To Plan

Chellie Pingree Has a Farm Bill Plan to Serve All Farmers

The Maine Congresswoman (and farmer) talks about her policy priorities leading up to the 2018 Farm Bill.

Opinion: With Organic, the USDA Should Side with Science

Aquaponic farm advocate Marianne Cufone argues that the time is right for the USDA to expand the types of crops that can earn the organic label.

Growing

Opinion: Keep Organic in the Soil

Organic farmer Dave Chapman is leading a coalition of soil-first farmers opposing organic certification for crops grown without.

Related searches

Grow lights for plants

Honey baked chicken

Maine’s New Food Sovereignty Law Gets a Last-Minute Overhaul

Changes to Maine's pioneering ‘Food Freedom’ law, which goes into effect today, aim to both appease federal regulators and address concerns of over-regulation.

Despite Some Progress, Poultry Workers Still Face Workplace Woes

As the poultry industry pushes for faster line speeds, advocates take stock of improvements and challenges.

The State of Trump’s USDA: What You Need to Know

Can the USDA continue to do its work amid major reorganizations and minimal appointments and new hires?

Agriculture Business

Business Stock Images

As NAFTA Re-Negotiation Stalls, Family Farmers Lose Hope

Despite Trump’s promises to make trade work better for American agriculture, the ongoing free-trade negotiations don’t seem to be bringing good news for family farmers.

Ben & Jerry’s Pledges to Protect Dairy Workers’ Rights

Ben & Jerry’s signed a “Milk with Dignity” agreement with Migrant Justice to bring fair working conditions to Vermont’s dairy industry.

Food Packaging Design

Cream Soda

Sugary Drinks

Sugar Intake

Congress Could Cut Soda and Candy from SNAP, but Big Sugar is Pushing Back

Tie Dye

Tops

Young Farmers

A California Bill Takes Steps to End Discrimination Against Farmers

The Farmer Equity Act would pave the way to help minority and women farmers acquire the resources they need to succeed.

‘Food Freedom’ Advocates Claim Victory in Maine

Maine is the latest state to pass a food sovereignty law that allows consumers to buy food directly from farmers.

Should ‘Regenerative’ Agriculture Get Its Own Label?

Slow Food Nations to Take Stock of Progress—and Challenges—of the Growing Food Movement

The Battle For Transparency on North Carolina Factory Farms

Advocacy groups have challenged an especially egregious ag-gag law designed to keep the public in the dark about industrial animal farming operations.

Will the Amazon-Whole Foods Deal Mean Better Food for All?

Pesticides

Pesticide

Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management

Pest Control

White Flies

Parts Of A Plant

What Happens When Organic Farms are Forced to Spray Conventional Pesticides?

One Oregon farm’s viral plea shines a national spotlight on what is usually a local debate about mandatory pesticide applications.

Karma

How To Eat Less

Eat

Eat Less Meat: A Small Change with a Big Impact

ndustrial agriculture is reshaping the world, from our atmosphere to our dinner plates. Familiarize yourself with the current landscape: Meet your meats.

Eat Less Meat: A Small Change with a Big Impact

ndustrial agriculture is reshaping the world, from our atmosphere to our dinner plates. Familiarize yourself with the current landscape: Meet your meats.

San Diego Farmers' Markets Help Local Food Take Root

Selling directly to shoppers—and meeting face-to-face with chefs and other buyers—is helping keep San Diego farmers afloat amid economic downturns and historic droughts.

New York City Seeks to Create a ‘Craigslist for Food Pantries’

A proposed NYC-managed website would create a place for supermarkets and grocery stores to donate leftover food to nonprofits that feed the hungry.

Recruiting Women Farmers for the Campaign Trail

Feeding off the post-election surge in political activity, the Plate to Politics network aims to help women farmers on both sides of the aisle campaign on a platform of sustainable food and farming.

Strategies

Advocate

In Trump’s America, Navigating a Path for a Progressive National Food Strategy

There seems to be little in the way of a guiding federal strategy on food. Advocates say a national food strategy would change that.

Marin County Decision to Allow Local Slaughter Fires Up a Debate

In a county famous for its support of local food, the uproar over lifting Marin’s ban on local slaughter raises questions about sustainable food policy.

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