Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Nutrition takes a seat at the doctor's office in underserved areas
September is Hunger Action Month. In North Dakota, it isn't just food banks trying to help underserved populations get nutritious items. Health …
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Raleigh event tackles hunger, health, finance for Hunger Action Month
As Hunger Action Month continues, measures are being taken across North Carolina to tackle food insecurity. This Saturday in Raleigh, organizations …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Feeding the unhoused in LA.: Searching for best practices
California is home to more than 181,000 people who are unhoused, with 75,000 in Los Angeles alone, so the Los Angeles Food Policy Council will host a …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
New census data show significant drop in NM's child poverty
A new federal report shows anti-poverty policies enacted by New Mexico are making a big difference. This month, the U.S. Census Bureau has released …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
New SD collaborative to address food insecurity
In observance of Hunger Action Month, a new statewide collaborative has launched to address food insecurity in South Dakota. Nearly 14% of U.S…
Orange glow in Albuquerque night sky lights up Hunger Action Month
New Mexico's Roadrunner Food Bank sent a "glowing" invitation to encourage food and financial contributions during September's Hunger Action Month…
As USDA announces field trials for bird flu, UT veterinarian expects long process
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved field trials for bird flu vaccines among cattle, but one Utah State veterinarian says to his …
WV poverty rate for children among highest in nation
The number of West Virginia children living in poverty remains among the highest in the nation, and more children are living in households struggling …
WI program serves up fresh produce, with a side of climate benefits
Access to nutritious food can be hard to come by for underserved populations. A Wisconsin program that relies on contributions from locally based …
Clamming for workers: ME boosts aquaculture training programs
The University of Maine is helping to train the next generation of skilled aquaculture workers. Designs for a new $10 million Sustainable …
How livestock farming fuels climate change
By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…
Climate change worsens food insecurity in NE, U.S. and globally
By Kristi Eaton for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Deborah Van Fleet for Nebraska News Connection reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Se…