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Civil Eats@civileats· 5d

Tree fruit farmers in different regions across the country say recent freezes caused devastating crop losses this year. Research shows that a warming planet is creating specific conditions that will make this kind of fruit loss more common. ➡️ buff.ly/5oIQIcq

Civil Eats@civileats· 17d

Immigrant women in the U.S. face higher risks when it comes to maternal healthcare, as they navigate a system that often doesn’t feel safe to enter—especially amid the current immigration crackdown. In Madison, Wisconsin, a cooperative of immigrant doulas is filling the gap. ➡️ buff.ly/5c0ocd1

Civil Eats@civileats· 17d

Jamila Norman founded Patchwork City Farms to provide fresh food for her community. She now works to strengthen the network of Black farmers in Atlanta. Read her story in our series, Farming 250. ➡️ buff.ly/z8KUoO6

Civil Eats@civileats· 19d

Democrats have sent a letter to Taylor Farms, seeking more information on political donations and access to the White House, amid the ongoing cyclospora outbreak. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/FP9WHvD

Packages of Taylor Farms salad greens are displayed at a Safeway store. The Civil Eats headline reads: House Democrats To Investigate Taylor Farms’ Role in Cyclospora Outbreak

Civil Eats@civileats· 24d

“This was first and foremost going to be a community building project.” At Finca Seremos farm, founders Brenda Gonzalez and Chris Nickell focus their farmwork on the needs of their community. Read their story in our series, Farming 250. ➡️ buff.ly/BF0Ddlt

Civil Eats@civileats· Jul 16

The BIPOC Queer Expressway was created so that communities in need of nutritional food access could recognize themselves in the growers. Hear from Karen Washington, BQE co-founder, and Gaby Pereyra, farmer and BQE partner, in our latest series, Farming 250. ➡️ buff.ly/umAh0UY

Civil Eats@civileats· Jul 11

Lucille Contreras (Lipan Apache) founded the Texas Buffalo Project to rebuild bison herds, rehabilitate the land, and bring healthy food to expectant mothers. Read her story in our latest series, Farming 250. ➡️ buff.ly/Pos0Rqe

Civil Eats@civileats· Jul 7

At the Shift Our Ways Collective, Stephanie Gomez teaches aspiring farmers how to grow food and support their neighborhoods. Read more in our latest series #Farming250. ➡️ buff.ly/hf2GJu2

Civil Eats@civileats· Jul 3

Tiffany St. Goddard, a multi-generational rancher and member of the Blackfeet Tribe, explains what it’s like running a cow-calf operation. Read her story in our latest series, #Farming250. ➡️ civileats.com/2026/06/29/f...

Civil Eats@civileats· Jul 3

A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to restore 24 grants under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program, which were cancelled in March. ➡️ buff.ly/y33iJ00

Judge Orders USDA to Restore Half of Cancelled Grants for Young Farmers

Civil Eats@civileats· Jul 2

In our latest series, #Farming250, we launch a special project marking the country’s 250th anniversary by celebrating the complexity and diversity of the nation’s food system. Be sure to follow along. ➡️ buff.ly/IXEmn6Z

Civil Eats@civileats· Jul 1

As the country marks its 250th anniversary, we share the stories of farmers, ranchers, herders, and growers dedicated to a just and equitable food system. Read more in our latest series, Farming 250. ➡️ buff.ly/IXEmn6Z

Civil Eats@civileats· Jun 30

Through workshops and communal plots, the Shift Our Ways Collective helps connect people to their food. A lesson co-founder and program director Stephanie Gomez learned from her grandparents growing up in East L.A. Read more about her work in our latest series, Farming 250. ➡️ buff.ly/AtWfaQW

Stephanie Gomez, Co-Founder of the Shift Our Ways Collective, at Reseda Backyard Farm in Los Angeles.

Stephanie Gomez, Co-Founder of SOW Collective, inspects a tomatillo plant.

Stephanie Gomez, Co-Founder of SOW Collective, prunes herbs in a garden.

Stephanie Gomez crouches down to feed greens to three chickens.

Civil Eats@civileats· Jun 29

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s also very rewarding.” Tiffany St. Goddard, a multi-generational rancher and member of the Blackfeet Tribe, on running a cow-calf operation with care as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary. ➡️ buff.ly/EIOefH9

Tiffany St. Goddard on her ranch in Pendroy, Mont.

Tiffany St. Goddard leads a horse in a circle.

Tiffany St. Goddard walks on her ranch with a child holding a bucket of tools.

Surrounded by a herd of cattle, Tiffany St. Goddard feeds a cow on her ranch in Pendroy, Mont.

Civil Eats@civileats· Jun 25

This evening, Civil Eats will host a live event where we’ll discuss the future of small farms and local food systems following major USDA funding cuts. ➡️ buff.ly/p05mIxX

Civil Eats@civileats· Jun 9

“Dining Out” author Erik Piepenburg shares his thoughts on what defines gay restaurants, how these spaces are evolving, and their critical role in the LGBTQ+ community throughout history as places of nourishment, centers for activism, and much more. ➡️ buff.ly/aNihtnl

Civil Eats@civileats· Jun 1

Introducing our latest series, Losing Ground: Local Food and Farming Under Trump. In this series, Senior Staff Reporter @lisaelaineh.bsky.social offers a big-picture look at the Trump administration's impact on small farms and food producers. ➡️ buff.ly/ucNLxFP

Civil Eats@civileats· May 20

FoodPrints is one of many efforts around the country that helps students understand where their food comes from, so that they can enjoy growing it and eating it. It’s the kind of program that has gained ground in recent years, with more emphasis put on local food and education. ➡️ buff.ly/YQXdaad

Civil Eats@civileats· May 13

The Marion Barry Avenue Market and Cafe offers a full-service grocery store in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 8. Christopher Bradshaw, the executive director of the nonprofit Dreaming Out Loud, says the goal is to provide food access, work opportunities, and a place to gather. ➡️ buff.ly/NKrb4q0

Civil Eats@civileats· May 6

A growing number of bakers are moving away from industrial white flour in favor of whole grains—often sourced from local farms and milled fresh in-house, with all parts of the grain intact. But bakers say, working with whole grains comes with challenges. Watch the full video 🍞➡️ buff.ly/1GjulKu

Civil Eats@civileats· Apr 29

There’s still time to register! Staff Reporter @lisaelaineh.bsky.social and @biologicaldiversity.org's Nathan Donley will be breaking down the Supreme Court’s hearing on pesticides and taking your questions. Sign up now! ➡️ buff.ly/8KtsGBJ

Civil Eats Salon: Inside a Historic Supreme Court Case on Pesticide Risks Thursday, April 30 | 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET. Speakers: Nathan Donley, Center for Biological Diversity Environmental Health Science director, and Lisa Held, Civil Eats senior staff reporter and contributing editor.

Civil Eats@civileats· Apr 9

As evidence of pesticide risks increases, a new report finds that the food industry is "actively reversing progress" on lowering their use in supply chains. ➡️ buff.ly/LYRlyU0

Food Companies Backslide on Promises to Reduce Pesticides

Civil Eats@civileats· Apr 4

The White House has proposed a 19% cut in the U.S. Department of Agriculture budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with an increase in spending for the agency’s reorganization efforts. ➡️ buff.ly/EmxXJtw

Trump Budget Request Cuts Nearly $5 Billion From USDA

Civil Eats@civileats· Mar 26

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has ended a Biden-era program designed to give the next generation of farmers a leg up, terminating $300 million in contracts. ➡️ buff.ly/OwGD2xU

USDA Cancels Land Access Program for Young Farmers

Civil Eats@civileats· Mar 21

The Pennsylvania Farm Bill provides farm-to-school grants, business development for farms looking to produce higher-value products, and farm workforce development. Now, several other states are considering similar packages or are investing in agriculture one small bill at a time. buff.ly/Uhv1bwm

Should Every State Have Its Own Farm Bill? As the federal farm bill stalls and programs become less reliable, Pennsylvania may provide a model for a resilient, localized farm future.

Civil Eats@civileats· Mar 14

“Students are not sacrificing luxuries like a night out or midday coffees to get by,” writes Swipe Out Hunger’s Jaime Hansen in an op-ed. “For the 40% of college students in this country who face food insecurity, the real sacrifice for their education is often their next meal.” buff.ly/cHVJnSJ

Civil Eats Opinion: 6 Million College Students Are Food Insecure. State SNAP Solutions Could Be a Lifeline.

'The federal government’s complex, ever-changing student eligibility requirements for SNAP makes it difficult for college students to access food,' writes Jaime Hansen, the chief executive officer at Swipe Out Hunger, in an op-ed.

Adding to this complexity is the fact that states interpret these rules differently. Now, people across the country are stepping up to fill the gaps.

Civil Eats@civileats· Mar 12

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Civil Eats@civileats· Feb 21

A new farm bill draft was released last week, which included some investments in local food, alongside controversial provisions related to pesticides and animal welfare. Our reporters Rebekah Alvey and @lisaelaineh.bsky.social explain what the path forward might look like. ➡️ buff.ly/8219pNU

Civil Eats@civileats· Feb 20

The executive order comes months after the administration approved Bayer’s plan for a new phosphate mine, partially on public land. ➡️ buff.ly/Dm12zCb

Trump Directs USDA to Boost Production of Glyphosate

Civil Eats@civileats· Feb 18

The USDA has approved SNAP waivers in 18 states, allowing for restrictions on food purchases through the federal program. But the restrictions vary, and they are confusing—and potentially costly—for both consumers and retailers. ➡️