Release: Coalition Urges Congress to Bolster Domestic Markets, Fund Local and Regional Food...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/15 2:20A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Coalition Urges Congress to Bolster Domestic Markets, Fund Local and Regional Food Procurement in Farmer Relief Package...

Excerpt: ‘Gather: Black Food, Nourishment, and the Art of Togetherness’

Civil Eats 4/14 10:00P Ashanté M. Reese

The following is an excerpt from Gather: Black Food, Nourishment, and the Art of Togetherness . Copyright © 2026 by Ashanté M. Reese, who is also a Civil Eats advisory board member. Used with permission of the publisher, W. W. Norton & Company,...

Farmers Sue EPA Over Dismantling of Climate Policy

Civil Eats 4/14 6:00A Lisa Held

April 14, 2026 Farmers joined a coalition of environmental groups last week to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its deregulating of greenhouse gas emissions. The lawsuit challenges the legality of the EPA’s rollback of vehicle...

Deep Soils Could Hold Keys to Climate Resilience

Civil Eats 4/13 10:00P Emma Loewe

Article Summary • Most soil science research focuses on topsoil (up to 10 inches deep). • Researchers are beginning to look at soils that are thousands of years old that could shed new light on carbon...

Unpacking the House Farm Bill: Part 4

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/10 2:54A Laura Zaks

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on...

Food Companies Backslide on Promises to Reduce Pesticides

Civil Eats 4/7 10:00P Lisa Held

Article Summary • In an annual report, As You Sow awarded lower scores to 10 out of 17 major food companies on their approach to mitigating pesticide risks. • Companies are making little progress in reducing the volume of pesticides used in the...

Op-ed: USDA Canceled $300 Million in Contracts to Support First-Generation Farmers. What a Waste.

Civil Eats 4/6 10:00P Amanda Koehler

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $300 million to 50 community-based, locally led projects in an effort to support small farmers. The funding came through the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (ILCM),...

Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/3 2:42A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Welcomes Applications for its Eighth Cycle The Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship...

USDA Pauses Rural Energy Grants Amid Anti-Renewables Push

Civil Eats 4/2 10:23A Rebekah Alvey

April 2, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has paused processing applications for a popular rural energy program, further delaying funds to farmers as high energy costs vex rural communities. On Tuesday, the USDA’s Rural Business...

Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/1 10:19A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers Washington, DC, April 1, 2026 – The National...

Release: USDA Halts Rural Energy Efficiency Investments

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/1 6:54A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: USDA Halts Rural Energy Efficiency Investments Washington, DC, April 1, 2026 – On March 31, the...

In Southeast San Diego, a Model for Creating Community Wealth Through Food

Civil Eats 3/30 10:00P Sheila Pell

Every Wednesday morning, a refrigerated solar-powered truck arrives at the Mt. Hope Community Garden in Southeast San Diego. The driver hops out and lifts an awning on the side of the truck, revealing...

Unpacking the House Farm Bill: Part 3

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/30 10:37A Laura Zaks

Editor’s Note: This is the third post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. The...

Unpacking the House Farm Bill: Part 2

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/27 4:44A Laura Zaks

Editor’s Note: This is the second post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. The...

‘Native Foods Have Sustained People for Generations’

Civil Eats 3/24 10:00P Jack Strong

My name is Jack Strong, and I’m a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians . I’m the executive chef of The Allison Inn and Spa in Newberg, Oregon, and I’m a partner with the Siletz Valley...