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https://civileats.com/2026/04/14/farmers-sue-epa-over-dismantling-of-climate-policy/
Farmers Sue EPA Over Dismantling of Climate Policy | Civil Eats
Apr 14, 2026 - New York farmers say the agency’s rollback of greenhouse gas regulations will make it harder for them to grow food.
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Angelica Ang | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/2026/01/27/these-minneapolis-groups-offer-food-aid-as-ice-surges/
These Minneapolis Groups Offer Food Aid as ICE Surges | Civil Eats
Feb 2, 2026 - We’ve compiled and vetted a list of Minneapolis organizations bringing food and assistance to those in need.
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https://civileats.com/category/environment/water/
Water | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/about/become-a-member/
Become a Member | Civil Eats
Oct 8, 2025 - Editor’s note: In honor of our 15th anniversary, we removed our paywall in September 2024. Civil Eats Membership: A network for passionate supporters of...
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https://civileats.com/category/farming/regenerative-agriculture/
Regenerative Agriculture | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/2019/12/13/regenerating-new-york-harbor-one-billion-oysters-at-a-time/
Regenerating New York Harbor, One Billion Oysters at a Time | Civil Eats
May 3, 2022 - The Billion Oyster Project connects young people to the city's waterfronts and aims to revive its oyster population to reduce pollution and build climate...
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https://civileats.com/category/farming/farmer-profiles/
Farmer Profiles | Civil Eats
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Olivia Shaffett | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/category/farming/young-farmers/
Young Farmers | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/category/food-and-policy/business/
Business | Civil Eats
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Lisa Held | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/2026/04/23/op-ed-facing-global-disruptions-congress-should-invest-in-local-food/
Op-ed: Facing Disruptions, Congress Should Invest in Local Food | Civil Eats
Like the pandemic before it, the Iran war has exposed a global food system that is fragile and in need of alternatives.
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https://civileats.com/category/farming/ai-and-farming/
AI and Farming | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/2026/02/04/in-the-face-of-ice-this-minneapolis-restaurant-owner-shelters-and-feeds-her-community/
Despite ICE, a Restauranteur Feeds Her Minneapolis Community | Civil Eats
After the shooting of Alex Pretti, Tracy Wong of My Huong Kitchen has kept her doors open to protestors, journalists, and residents alike.
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https://civileats.com/2026/04/20/epa-adds-more-pesticide-industry-reps-to-science-board/
EPA Adds More Pesticide Industry Reps to Science Board | Civil Eats
While most appointees are academic scientists, Administrator Lee Zeldin also named employees of a company that makes forever chemicals.
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Farming | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/food-policy-tracker/
Food Policy Tracker | Civil Eats
Oct 27, 2025 - The Civil Eats Food Policy Tracker is your daily, go-to source for actions taken by the President, federal agencies, and Congress that directly relate to or...
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https://civileats.com/2026/04/07/op-ed-usda-canceled-300-million-in-contracts-to-support-first-generation-farmers-im-one-of-them/
Op-ed: The government is ditching the next generation of farmers | Civil Eats
Apr 13, 2026 - The USDA has canceled $300 Million in contracts to support first-generation farmers, abandoning farmers like me.
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Rebekah Alvey | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/about/how-to-pitch-civil-eats/
How to Pitch Civil Eats | Civil Eats
Feb 20, 2026 - Want to write for Civil Eats? Here's what you need to know about writing for us, including the types of stories we're looking for and more.
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https://civileats.com/2026/04/21/food-and-farm-businesses-start-applying-for-trump-tariff-refunds/
Food and Farm Businesses Start Applying for Trump Tariff Refunds | Civil Eats
Businesses that rely on imported products could receive a refund within 90 days, but the process has hit hiccups.
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https://civileats.com/category/farming/rural-america/
Rural America | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/2023/10/19/new-orleans-urban-farmers-prepare-for-overlapping-climate-disasters/
New Orleans Urban Farmers Prepare for Overlapping Climate Disasters | Civil Eats
Oct 20, 2023 - Sprout NOLA has long been working with farmers in the aftermath of hurricanes. Now, it is figuring out how to expand its efforts to include a range of...
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Climate | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/category/health/coronavirus/
Coronavirus and the Food System | Civil Eats
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Food Justice | Civil Eats
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Food Waste | Civil Eats
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Donate | Civil Eats
Apr 20, 2026 - Stories change how we see food — and how we act on it. From farmworkers to policymakers, Civil Eats lifts up the people building a better food system....
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https://civileats.com/category/health/antibiotics/
Antibiotics | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/2020/08/31/usda-seeks-to-permanently-speed-up-poultry-plant-line-speeds/
USDA Seeks to Permanently Speed up Poultry Plant Line Speeds | Civil Eats
Nov 12, 2020 - Food safety advocates say the move, despite COVID-19 risks and longstanding worker safety concerns, is due to industry influence at the agency.
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https://civileats.com/about/work-with-us/
Work With Us | Civil Eats
Jan 6, 2026 - Civil Eats is hiring! And we are always looking for pitches and ideas from experienced reporters and people with unique stories to tell.
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Meg Wilcox | Civil Eats
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Civil Eats | Food and Agriculture News
Apr 28, 2026 - Civil Eats is a news source for critical thought about the American food system. Read our latest reporting on U.S. food and agriculture.
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https://civileats.com/2026/03/11/op-ed-6-million-college-students-are-food-insecure-state-snap-solutions-could-be-a-lifeline/
Op-ed: State SNAP Could Be a Lifeline for College Students | Civil Eats
Mar 13, 2026 - Getting federal SNAP benefits is a challenge for millions of college students. States are stepping up to streamline and simplify the process.
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https://civileats.com/2024/05/29/pesticide-industry-could-win-big-in-latest-farm-bill-proposal/
Pesticide Industry Could Win Big in Latest Farm Bill Proposal | Civil Eats
May 29, 2024 - In this week’s Field Report, draft farm bill language could weaken protections from pesticide risk, a new report on reducing methane from cattle, and Maine...
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Emma Loewe | Civil Eats
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https://civileats.com/2026/01/21/civil-eats-food-policy-tracker-what-we-learned-from-our-first-year/
Civil Eats’ Food Policy Tracker: What We Learned in Year One | Civil Eats
Apr 6, 2026 - Holding truth to power, our accountability reporting project has covered some of nation’s most important food and agriculture policy stories.
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