Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Farmers markets can be a form of climate action
By Gabriella Sotelo for Sentient.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient/Just and Climate-Friendly …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
New study quantifies extreme dangers of slaughterhouse work
By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
IN agricultural leaders push back on inspection plan
Indiana farm leaders are pushing back against a bill that would increase inspections at large livestock farms. Senate Bill 193, sponsored by Sen…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
'Factory farming' and the true cost of a burger
The The New York Times and Washington Post are getting pushback for recent editorials defending large-scale factory farms. Some environmental groups …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Officials monitor latest AR bird flu outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating a bird flu outbreak at an Arkansas broiler operation in Clay County as well as in some backyard …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Arkansas schools have chance to expand 'farm to school' programs
School districts across Arkansas have until February 28 to apply to participate in the Farm to School Institute. The yearlong program, through the …
Monday, February 10, 2025
MA community action agencies aim to restore antipoverty funds
Community action agencies in Massachusetts are asking state lawmakers to boost antipoverty programs as federal aid remains in limbo. Gov. Maura …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Government report offers ways to better monitor foodborne illnesses
Foodborne illnesses from meat and poultry products kill thousands of people a year and a new report from the Government Accountability Office offers w…
Monday, February 10, 2025
Free school meals for all WA students on table this session
Legislation in Olympia would make school meals free for every student. Senate Bill 5352 would ensure every student has access to free breakfast and …
Monday, February 10, 2025
AZ heart attack survivor stresses importance of CPR for Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and an Arizona heart attack survivor wants more folks to learn CPR - which he said saved his life. Bob Spicer …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Industrial aquaculture poised to grow under second Trump administration
The Trump administration aims to increase domestic seafood production through industrial aquaculture but opponents said it puts Maine's coastal commun…
Study shows air quality disparities from industrial ag in NC
The negative effects on air quality from industrialized animal facilities in North Carolina stick around for a long time, according to a new study…