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Changes to SNAP Benefits Spark Fear of Hunger Crisis

New proof of work requirements were added to the Fiscal Responsibility Act, a deal to avoid breaking the debt ceiling. But they have become a thorny issue among lawmakers and anti-hunger advocates.

by Lindsay Campbell· June 15, 2023
Farm-Spotlight On

Building an Agri-hood: When the Development Revolves Around the Farm

Indigo, a new community outside of Houston, is a different type of residential development. Led by farmers, the project will be anchored by a 42-acre working farm.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· May 24, 2023
Consumption-Article

California’s ‘Local Food Producers’ Hope Proposed New Label Will Boost Support 

A new bill aims to help the state’s independent farmers by first labeling who they are.

by Naoki Nitta· May 19, 2023
Farm-Op-ed

Opinion: ‘Regenerative Agriculture’ Is All the Rage, but It’s Not Going to Fix Our Food System

Regenerative agriculture may be the current trend, but it isn't the transformation our global food system needs.

by Anja Bless, The Conversation· May 10, 2023
Farm-Article

Why This Company Says the Popular H-2A Visa is Overdue for a Tech Upgrade

This startup offers a digital solution to streamlining a heavily bureaucratic and abuse-prone farmworker program.

by Naoki Nitta· February 15, 2023
Farm-Article

Farmworkers in Canada Hack Menus, Protest for Better Labor Conditions

Migrant farm workers are pushing for improved working conditions and permanent residency.

by Lindsay Campbell· February 11, 2023
Farm-Spotlight On

This Kansas Farm Gives Veterans A New Path To Civilian Life

SAVE Farm has existed as a non-profit since 2016 to help former soldiers navigate life after service.

by Lindsay Campbell· November 12, 2022
Farm-Spotlight On

Spotlight On the Show Helping US Stay Fit to Farm

GardenFit, streaming now on PBS, visits 13 farms to highlight how gardeners can tend to their bodies while cultivating their plots.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· March 24, 2022
Farm-Article

Is the Global Agricultural Map In Need of a Redesign?

Researchers have reimagined a new layout that would maximize crop yields while reducing carbon emissions and restoring natural habitats worldwide.

by Shea Swenson· March 24, 2022
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