The Trump administration is decrying diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The move is hurting communities and undermining its own goals for agriculture.
State government resistance and Trump’s rollback of food infrastructure funding have undermined Illinois lawmakers' efforts to keep food dollars local and support small producers.
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Most large cities have seen a decrease in farming operations. But several cities, including Baltimore and Chicago, have added dozens of small urban farms.
PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Illinois – On a cold winter day in Illinois, three little pigs are resting in a three-sided shed. They have plenty of space to trot around, as