Opinion: Why the Farm Bill Isn’t Prioritizing the Right Things
As legislators work to pass the farm bill by Sept. 30, these are the five things they need to include.
How Will New Work Requirements for SNAP Benefits Affect Food Insecurity, Employment?
Graphic Journalist Nhatt Nichols takes us to West Virginia to explore the outlook for people facing food insecurity and the communities they call home.
Opinion: Canada’s Ag Policies Need to Better Serve Local Farmers and Communities
A range of issues plague the current system, and the loss of farmers is exacerbating these problems. Here's what needs to change.
Food Was a Focus at COP28. Here’s What You Need to Know
At the world’s biggest conference on climate change, global leaders tried to make moves for a more sustainable food system.
Farmworker-Led Groups Push For Next Farm Bill to Include Worker Rights and Protections
The Farm Bill has historically excluded farmworker protections. Many hope this year will be different.
Manufacturing Psilocybin isn’t Difficult. Building a Legal Industry Is.
Humans have been interacting with psilocybin derived from fungi since time immemorial. But its legal industry is brand new and experiencing growing pains.
Conservation Programs Offer Solutions to Climate Threats, But Are Vastly Underfunded
The Biden administration has called USDA conservation programs a “linchpin” in the nation’s climate strategy.
Farm Bill Extension Passed, Funding in Place Until September 2024
Earlier this week, Congress passed a resolution to extend the 2018 Farm Bill until September 30, 2024. President Biden signed the funding bill late yesterday.
‘We’re Cut Off’: Rural Farmers Are Desperate For Broadband Internet
Millions of Americans live without reliable internet services. For farmers and food providers, this leaves them lagging behind competition and stuck with outdated equipment. Now, they’re looking to the Farm Bill for answers.
