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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 30/09/2026

Appropriators in Congress provided $7 million during the 2025 fiscal year and $5 million in 2026 to be used for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grants. None of that money has been made available to date, and the 2027 fiscal year starts this week. ➡️ buff.ly/hnJ3NQl

USDA Fails to Allocate $12M in Urban Ag Funding

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 27/09/2026

Want to stay informed about the climate crisis? Our email-based course, Climate Solutions in Food & Farming, will take you on a deep dive into how climate change is being felt across the U.S. food system. ➡️ buff.ly/GEDhTcO

Civil Eats Crash Course, $20, An email-based course that explores how climate change is impacting the food system, and some of the solutions that can address those impacts.

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 22/09/2026

To understand what "regenerative farming" can look like, Senior Staff Reporter @lisaelaineh.bsky.social visited both a small, diversified farm and a 3,000-acre commodity row crop operation. Read our 3-part series on regenerative agriculture. ➡️ civileats.com/2026/09/22/t...

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 21/09/2026

For Climate Week, we’ve refreshed our Crash Course: Climate Solutions in Food & Farming, an email-based course that will explore how climate change is impacting the food system, and some of the solutions that can address those impacts. Sign up today! ➡️ buff.ly/GEDhTcO

Civil Eats Crash Course: Climate Solutions in Food & Farming, an email-based course that will explore how climate change is impacting the food system, and some of the solutions that can address those impacts. $20

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 19/09/2026

Regenerative farming is rooted in building and maintaining healthy soil, but the term is unregulated and undefined. As a result, it’s being used in different ways. Regenerative commitments made by big food companies may not be what consumers expect. ➡️ buff.ly/84YHP51

Can Big Food Make Good on Promises of Regenerative Agriculture?

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 07/09/2026

The Southern Smoke Foundation has given $16.8 million in grants to food system workers facing medical emergencies, personal hardships, and other crises. Additionally, it has provided more than 12,400 free mental health counseling sessions in 12 states plus Washington, D.C. ➡️ buff.ly/SnE2CUA

This Nonprofit Provides Emergency Relief and Mental Health Care for Food System Workers

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 04/09/2026

For our latest series, Farming 250, we explore the history of urban farms, and hear from experts about how they might evolve as sources of food security for city communities. ➡️ buff.ly/eRxiWOR

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 03/09/2026

The latest cyclospora outbreak and many recent recalls have caused growing distrust in the safety of the U.S. food supply among consumers. We talked to experts about what's going on with our food safety system. ➡️ buff.ly/NhilAjw

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 01/09/2026

The author, farmer, and environmental activist Wendell Berry was a preeminent voice for the land, exploring in prose and poetry agrarian themes and railing against the corporatization of American agriculture. He died on Monday, Aug. 31, at the age of 92. buff.ly/fV1SKhz

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 27/08/2026

Kukui and Gary Maunakea-Forth established Ma’o Organic Farms on Oahu to help young Hawaiians grow into leaders on the land. “We really believed in the goal of mentoring young people.” Read the full story from our latest series, Farming 250. ➡️ buff.ly/QVU848j

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 25/08/2026

A new proposal aims to implement the MAHA movement’s push to close a GRAS loophole for food ingredients, but public health advocates say it’s missing important elements to ensure safety. buff.ly/BbQYcdU

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 20/08/2026

Rising CO2 is the likely culprit for fewer nutrients like zinc, protein, and iron in our food, but experts say more research is needed. Read more from the latest installment of our series, Farming 250. ➡️ buff.ly/1fAJjz0

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 11/08/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 30/07/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 30/07/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 28/07/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 23/07/2026

“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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 16/07/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 11/07/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 07/07/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 03/07/2026

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...

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 03/07/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 03/07/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 02/07/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 30/06/2026

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.

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 29/06/2026

“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.

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 25/06/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 09/06/2026

“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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 01/06/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 20/05/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 13/05/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 06/05/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 29/04/2026

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.

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 27/04/2026

Today, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could change how glyphosate is used and how pesticides are regulated in the U.S. Sign up for our virtual salon this Thursday, experts will be breaking down what that means for farmers, farmworkers, and all Americans. ➡️ buff.ly/hRmOKXU

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 24/04/2026

Join us for a post-hearing conversation about the implications of the Supreme Court’s hearing on the risks of glyphosate, AKA Roundup, and the MAHA rally outside. Sign up for our virtual salon on April 30, 11am PT/2pm ET. buff.ly/hRmOKXU

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 21/04/2026

Should you be able to sue a pesticide company if there’s evidence using the product made you sick? The Supreme Court will decide later this month. Join us for a conversation with @lisaelaineh.bsky.social and @biologicaldiversity.org's Nathan Donley as they address the hearing. buff.ly/hRmOKXU

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 16/04/2026

The Supreme Court will hear arguments later this month on the regulation of pesticides and whether Americans should be able to sue companies for alleged harms caused. Join us on April 30, 11am PT/2pm ET for a virtual salon on the topic. ➡️ buff.ly/GzNxUgu

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 13/04/2026

Bayer will face off against a gardener who claims using Roundup caused his cancer in front of the Supreme Court later this month. @lisaelaineh.bsky.social and @biologicaldiversity.org's Nathan Donley will discuss the case and answer your questions on April 30, 11am PT/2pm ET. ➡️ buff.ly/GzNxUgu

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 10/04/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 05/04/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 26/03/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 21/03/2026

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.

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 14/03/2026

“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.

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 12/03/2026

Enjoy free access to this issue of The Deep Dish and read up on the growing concerns surrounding the use of AI in agriculture. Consider joining the Civil Eats community to get benefits like this award-winning newsletter and more. Read / share it here ➡️ buff.ly/iVE5V6j Join us here ➡️ buff.ly/DFLbjCB

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 21/02/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 20/02/2026

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

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 18/02/2026

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. ➡️

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 15/02/2026

The text of the bill largely reflects the Republican proposal from 2024, but it faces an uphill battle with Democrats, who have vowed to oppose a farm bill unless cuts to federal food assistance are reversed. ➡️ buff.ly/f9em3rS

House Republicans Unveil a Revamped Farm Bill

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 12/02/2026

Regulators at the Environmental Protection Agency reapproved the herbicide dicamba—a weedkiller that courts have banned twice because of its tendency to drift and damage crops and other plants—for use on soybeans and cotton. ➡️ civileats.com/2026/02/09/e...

EPA Reapproves Weedkiller Dicamba Despite Concerns About Drift and Crop Damage

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · 04/02/2026

Last month, Mid-Atlantic farmers gathered for the 2026 Future Harvest conference to learn, network, and share resources. We spoke with attendees about the biggest challenges they’re facing today. buff.ly/QyP6fPh

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