Environment Small farmers are more squeezed than ever. A California grant program offers a lifeline. A recent report shows that the state’s farm-to-school grant program has been effective at supporting economically disadvantaged farmers in the face of mounting federal cuts. By Frida Garza, Grist / 8 Oct 2025
climate change Farmers depend on climate data. They’re suing the USDA for deleting it. Growing food is a precarious business, and losing access to key information makes it worse. By Frida Garza, Grist / 5 Mar 2025
Environment One senator’s lonely quest to make the farm bill more sustainable For years, Debbie Stabenow fought for environmentally friendly agricultural policy. She retired with mixed results. By Frida Garza, Grist and Izzy Ross, Grist / 27 Feb 2025
TP::Opinion Will there be movement on overdue Farm Bill during the lame duck session? Farmers and the agriculture industry are stuck in ‘wait-and-see’ limbo. By Dave Dickey, Columnist / 19 Nov 2024
