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The CEO Who Wants Us to Care More About the Humanity Behind Our Food
After learning about how her own company sourced ingredients, Soupergirl founder Sara Polon realized it was time to change. Now, she wants other companies to join her.
In New Book, Relationship Between US Dairy Farmers and Mexican Workers Laid Bare
In Milked, journalist Ruth Conniff explores how American reliance on Mexican labor has bonded two seemingly opposed groups.
A new report includes emails showing that Tyson Foods authored a version of President Trump’s executive order to keep meatpacking plants open during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Equity Commission Sets Out to Strengthen the USDA’s Equitable Practices
The 15-member independent commission aims to “address equity issues, including racial equity issues.”
Biden Administration Returns to Trump-Era Theme: Increase Meat Processing Line Speeds
Many organizations note this could result in higher risk of injury to workers.
EPA Erases Trump-Era ‘Waters of the United States’ Rule
How will the decision affect agriculture?
COVID-19 Infections and Deaths at Meatpacking Plants Much Higher Than Previously Thought
The new estimations are nearly three times higher than previous ones.
COVID-19 Aid Package Updated to Assist Poultry, Hog, Fruit and Vegetable Farmers
The package, passed under the previous administration, had been paused.