Top 10 Conscious Consumption Stories of 2024 – Modern Farmer
This year, we brought you many stories of people connecting with their food, and examining how they consume it. From looking at the true cost of eating meat, to reckoning…
This year, we brought you many stories of people connecting with their food, and examining how they consume it. From looking at the true cost of eating meat, to reckoning…
It’s harder than ever for American families to obtain healthy food at home. That’s why school lunch is so important to fighting food insecurity for American children. Photography via Shutterstock.…
Lake Travis Independent School District started working to improve school food in 2020. Through uncertain times, the district found a healthier and more reliable source of food for its students.…
His executive orders include steps to expand fossil fuel production and deport immigrants, many of whom work on farms, in food processing plants, and in restaurants. January 21, 2025 Shortly…
At the end of Donald Trump’s first presidential term, we published a recap of how his presidency shaped food and farming. Last week, we did the same for President Joe…
X JBS USA has agreed to pay $4 million to “assist individuals and communities affected by unlawful child labor practices nationwide.” By Lisa HeldJanuary 16, 2025The Department of Labor (DOL)…
X There are 15 returning members and eight new Democrats on the House Agriculture committee, almost all of whom are newly elected. By Lisa HeldJanuary 16, 2025Representative Angie Craig (D-Minnesota),…
From day one, the administration prioritized climate, “nutrition security,” infrastructure investments, and reducing food system consolidation. Here’s what the president and his team actually did. U.S. President Joe Biden speaks…
X After finishing two earlier rules that improve transparency in grower contracts and bar retaliation against growers, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack finalized a third rule that will significantly change the…