The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-07
Showing Up and Leaning In to Address Food Apartheid
Sam Acho explains how, by listening to the needs of residents in one Chicago Neighborhood, he was able to help them increase access to fresh food. Read more
2022-09-07
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity... Read more
2022-09-07
Nutritionists: The Link to Nutrition Security
They called the next participant; a woman and her child exited the waiting area to meet at my desk. I introduced myself and asked, “How are you doing today?” She reluctantly answered, “good” with... Read more
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2022-09-06
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health – It is almost here!
It’s official! The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health will be on September 28th – the first of its kind in over 50 years. Read more
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2022-09-05
Commission updates goals for sustainable food systems.
The EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission held a press conference to update the public on their healthy diets and sustainable food systems goals. Read more
2022-09-03
Kenya struggles with drought and food shortages
The devastating drought in the Horn of Africa could worsen as a fifth consecutive rainy season is predicted to fail, leaving 22 million people at risk of starvation. DW's Edith Kimani visited farmers... Read more
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2022-09-03
India: Why are suicides among farmers on the increase?
Financial burdens caused by climate change and government polices have led to a rise in the number of suicides among agricultural workers. Maharashtra state has suffered more than most. Read more
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2022-09-03
Kenyan farmers struggling
The devastating drought in the Horn of Africa could worsen as a fifth consecutive rainy season is predicted to fail, leaving 22 million people at risk of starvation. DW's Edith Kimani visited farmers... Read more
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2022-09-02
Massachusetts Guarantees Free School Meals for 2022-2023
According to Erin McAleer, CEO of Project Bread, 400,000 students will continue to have access to free school meals. Read more
2022-09-02
Census of Agriculture Collects Thousands of Data Points Critical to U.S. Ag
This November, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will begin mailing the 2022 Census of Agriculture to all known ag producers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico to gather information... Read more
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2022-09-02
Ensuring Equal Access to Food Assistance is Our Responsibility
Discrimination in any form is unacceptable, and we cannot allow it to prevent a hungry person from getting the food they need. At USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), we work to ensure that all... Read more
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2022-09-01
Young Farmers Are Motivated by Environmental Conservation
Despite issues of land access, debt, and more, young farmers are persisting, motivated by their determination to protect the environment. Read more