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Forgotten Farmers: African-American Land Loss

Although slave labor created the economic basis of U.S. agriculture, the long-term effects of racism and systemic discrimination from U.S. Department of Agriculture programs continue to sideline African American farmers from land ownership.
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We’re Already Seeing The Health Effects Of Pesticides – Just Not Where You’d Expect

The risk of pesticides to the health of consumers is disputed but there is another group of people already seeing severe impacts.
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2019 Could Be The Year We Stop Throwing Away Ridiculous Amounts Of Food

For every item thrown away, the cost is far more than just an uneaten meal.
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The Troubling Link Between Milk And Racism

White supremacists claim they’re just trolling liberals with their milk love, but scholars say there’s history behind this.
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USDA Kills Rule For Organic Farms That Would Ensure Animals Could Go Outside

The rule would have put in place a variety of new animal welfare standards for farms producing certified organic meat, milk and egg.
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This Extract Is Driving A Hemp Gold Rush. But Is It Legal?

The federal government is divided on whether the hemp CBD extract is legal.
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Trump’s USDA Could Make Hog Workers’ Jobs Even More Dangerous

The government agency proposed a rule that would eliminate line speed maximums at hog plants.
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German Carmakers Paid For Studies That Tested Toxic Fumes On Humans And Monkeys

BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen have distanced themselves from the studies or apologized.
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USDA Spares Poultry Workers Faster Line Speeds, But Hog Workers May Not Get So Lucky

Activists celebrated the decision, but remain concerned about the welfare of workers in hog plants.
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Federal Workers Forced To Go Without Pay As Government Shutdown Extends To Day 3

The shutdown is now extending into the work week, and the effects will be far more visible.
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