New Hampshire food freedom bill falls five votes short
Despite a last-minute reconsideration and growing support, lawmakers failed to override Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s veto of House Bill 396.
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Farm to doorstep — how to find local food networks where you live
From indianapolis to anywhere, CSAs and urban growers close the gap between people and their food.
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USDA signs $300M deal with Palantir
A new federal contract aims to centralize agricultural data but critics say the move could be dangerous.
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Global organizations warn war-driven energy shock will raise food prices
International institutions say oil, gas and fertilizer spikes will hit vulnerable, import-dependent economies hardest.
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Unilever to merge food division with McCormick in $65 billion deal
Major consolidation move creates one of the world’s largest food companies as growth slows in packaged foods.
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White House farm event delivers little material relief for farmers
Farm support plan leans on deregulation as farmers face rising fuel and fertilizer costs.
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American farmers struggling to cover extra costs caused by war in Iran
As fertilizer prices spike and supplies tighten, farmers face a season defined by risk.
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OPINION: A coming farmland transfer could reshape American agriculture
In a New York Times opinion essay, Brooks Lamb warns that hundreds of millions of acres of farmland will soon change hands — and argues that policies must help young farmers access land before consolidation accelerates.
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Ethical eating for real life: small steps that fit your budget
On Substack, Helen Freeman argues that ethical eating isn’t about perfection or lifestyle branding — it’s about making small, repeatable choices that work within real constraints.
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Oregon bill expands rules for farm stores and agri-tourism
New legislation would allow larger farm stores and expanded on-farm activities in an effort to help struggling farms diversify their income.
