Loiter: East Cleveland Fights for Food Power in a Harsh Climate
How one organization is growing self-determination and food justice amid a barren landscape for Black-owned businesses.
The Transition Away From Factory Farming
A Q&A with author Leah Garcés about her new book, Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us from Factory Farming.
Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us From Factory Farming
Read an excerpt from Leah Garcés’ new book.
On the Ground with Grocery Stores Redefining How Local Food is Produced
Harvested fresh from the parking lot. How grocery stores are breaking down supply chains by growing their own hyper-local produce.
Rural Drinking Water Has a Nitrate Problem
But the consolidation of the sector makes it increasingly hard for organizers to push for drinking water regulation. According to experts, local actions need to be paired with more federal regulation to properly address the drinking water nitrate pollution.
The Never-ending SNAP Debate Risks Stalling Another Farm Bill
SNAP has been a point of contention between politicians for decades since the program’s inception. With less than a month to pass a new Farm Bill, can this debate be put to rest in time?
Spotlight On a Community-Supported Fishery
Skipper Otto, a community-supported fishery in Vancouver, is impacting how seafood is valued—one catch at a time.
The Rise of the Community Fridge
Community fridges have been around for a while. They go by different names, such as “free fridge” or “community pantry,” but the aims are pretty simple. First, they help to...
On the Ground with Philadelphia Neighborhoods Transforming Vacant Lots into Flourishing Gardens
A quarter of Philadelphia's population lives below the poverty line and many face food insecurity. There are also thousands of abandoned lots across the city. Community gardens and farms help provide a solution but some are being threatened by rising development.
As global meat consumption continues to rise, our impact on climate does, too. Could snakes be the answer to a better meat?
The American Agriculture Industry is Making (a Little) Room for Luxury Fruit
A few American companies are cashing in on the exclusive produce trend.
California’s Food Recovery Program is the First of its Kind in the US
California’s food recovery laws require large food generators to donate their surplus food.
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