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USDA
"A Q&A on Agricultural Wetlands and Water Quality with NRCS’ Dr. Joseph Prenger"
Article via USDA Farmers.gov
This World Wetlands Day, Dr. Prenger answers questions about new CEAP findings on the capacity of wetlands to capture and store nutrients from croplan... Learn More
Co-ops: An Alternative to Consolidation
"Co-ops: An Alternative to Consolidation"
Blog post via Neighboring Food Co-ops News
In an article published in January in the online magazine Civil Eats, “As Grocery Stores Get Bigger, Small Farms Get Squeezed Out,” the author asks wh... Learn More
Wasting Less Food in New Hampshire 2022-2023 Network Cafe Series
Wasting Less Food in New Hampshire
Part of NH Food Alliance's 2022-2023 Network Cafe Series
On February 3, 2023, the NH Food Alliance (NHFA) hosted "Wasting Less Food in New Hampshire," part of their 2022-2023 Network Cafe Series. Learn More
Penn State
"Penn State Research Identifies Benefits of Strategic Tillage"
Research via Penn State
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University explored the soil health implications of strategic tillage as part of an integrated weed management strat... Learn More
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Webinar Recording: The Farm Bill—Opportunities for Climate Action and Racial Equity
Resource via the Union of Concerned Scientists
Learn more about what the Farm Bill is and how you can be involved in shaping it in this webinar from our Food & Environment team. Learn More
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"Universal Meals Policies Can Strengthen a Just and Resilient Local Food System"
Report via the National Farm to School Network
This short report highlights 14 states that have introduced universal meals legislation. By the end of 2022, six states have enacted universal meals, ... Learn More
USDA
"USDA Invests $25 Million to Expand Healthy Incentives in SNAP"
Press Release via USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, or FNS, is improving access to fruits and vegetables by expanding the Supplemental Nu... Learn More
Cultural Exchange Framework for Storytellers via Slow Food USA
"Cultural Exchange Framework for Storytellers"
Resource via Slow Food USA
The purpose of this guide is to provide a framework for participating in cultural exchange. For the purposes of this framework, “cultural exchange” re... Learn More
Supporting Climate & Food Justice
Workshop Recap & Resources: Supporting Climate & Food Justice
Resources via 2022–23 Northeast Farm to School Institute
As part of the 2022–23 Northeast Farm to School Institute, SubjectToClimate, Food Connects, and the Shelburne Farms Institute for Sustainable Schools ... Learn More
Food Insecurity & Children’s Nutrition
Food Insecurity & Children’s Nutrition
Blog post via Seacoast Eat Local
Read more about food insecurity in children and the Child Reauthorization Act so you can know how to advocate for this important issue in 2023. Learn More