When Timothy Hammond decided to document his gardening adventures on Instagram, he thought he might attract a few like-minded people who shared his passion for growing food. Over the past…
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Many of the most populated coastal areas in the United States are heavily polluted and have damaged fishing industries. One possible solution—it’ll take many—is bivalve aquaculture. Farming oysters, clams, and…
After the long weekend, farmers will be able to start applying for some much needed financial relief. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and USDA chief Sonny Perdue released the details…
There’s no doubt that starting a garden has recently become a popular hobby. Many people shut inside their homes are simply looking to fill their time, while others are hoping…
Earlier this week, House Democrats revealed the outline of a massive $3 trillion relief package to help cope with the ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because agriculture has been…
One thing that hasn’t changed during the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to eat. Staying home has encouraged some to perfect their culinary skills while others have cracked open cookbooks…
Meatpacking plants have become one of the most dangerous places to work in America during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seemingly every day, more and more of these plants are forced to…
Dozens of farmers in the Canadian province of Ontario dove into growing hops in recent years, encouraged by an explosion of local craft breweries they assumed would be thirsty for…
There are no more lingering doubts—COVID-19 is a force to be reckoned with. In its might, it reveals enormous weaknesses in our food system. Whole supply chains are breaking down…
A vital part of the American food system is the inspectors sent out by the USDA to meatpacking plants. Those inspectors, which are part of the USDA’s Food Safety and…