U.S. Department of Agriculture

How Faster Slaughterhouse Line Speeds Are Harming Our Climate: An Inside Look
Jill Mauer has seen a lot during her 30 years as a government inspector in meat processing plants. Her experience ... Read more
Unpacking the Shift: Why Nearly 4.3 Million People Have Stopped Receiving Food Stamps and What It Means for You
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently noted a drop of 4.3 million people in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which ... Read more
Trump Administration Announces Partial Funding for SNAP Following Key Court Rulings
Recently, President Donald Trump’s administration announced it will partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) after court rulings mandated ... Read more

SNAP Recipients Fear Shutdown Will Sever Vital Food Support: How to Prepare
NEW YORK (CNN) – The ongoing government shutdown has put food stamp benefits, essential for many American families, in jeopardy. ... Read more

Vermont Lawmakers Launch State-Funded Stopgap to Safeguard Food Stamp Programs Amid Federal Shutdown Threat
The Vermont Department for Children and Families recently announced it must pause food stamp distributions for November. This pause is ... Read more
Potential Consequences of a Government Shutdown: What Happens if Congress and Trump Can’t Reach an Agreement?
The federal government is on the brink of a partial shutdown, and this could greatly impact public services and the ... Read more

3 Surprising Health Risks of Cream Cheese You Need to Know
Whether you spread it on a bagel or mix it into a cheesecake, cream cheese is loved for its creamy ... Read more

Minimally Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods: Discover the Key Differences for Healthier Eating
As health experts sound the alarm about ultra-processed foods (UPFs), a recent study sheds light on their effects on our ... Read more

