Spotlight On an Urban Farm Helping Refugees and Immigrants Build Community
San Diego’s MAKE Farm is the launch pad to a fresh start for dozens of women each year.
On the Ground with Organizations Uplifting BIPOC Farmers
These groups are helping reverse historic inequities by offering capital and assistance unavailable through more traditional avenues
Opinion: A More Resilient Food System Starts at the Community Level
High-functioning networks like food policy councils require time and effort–but if we want systemic change, we can’t afford not to invest in them.
As Foodborne Illnesses Sicken Tens of Millions Each Year, FDA Falls Behind on Mandated Inspections
A government watchdog criticized the Food and Drug Administration for failing to meet the required level of inspections each year, partly caused by disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Are Family Farms in Trouble?
In 2012, the USDA forecast that most (70 percent) family farms would transfer hands over the next 20 years. What are farmers doing now to ensure their farms' survival?
The Financials of Profitable Small-Scale Farming
From getting on YouTube to working in your neighbor’s yard, there are some creative ways to make money as a small farm.
An unlikely partnership aims to strengthen the local food system in California’s Alameda County.
The Climate Stakes of the Harris-Trump Election
From public health to public lands, here are 15 ways the next president could affect the climate and your life.
On the Ground Exploring a Community’s Food Assets with Maps
If a picture paints a thousand words, then a food map speaks volumes about the gaps in a community’s food ecosystem.