The U.S. Department of Agriculture must temporarily reinstate nearly 6,000 probationary employees fired since Feb. 13, according to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board.
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A military vet and a scientist were securing America’s food system. Trump fired them
More than 10,000 federal employees who had yet to complete their probationary periods have been fired by the Trump administration, including those who work to protect American agriculture.
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Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze
The federal government has historically discriminated against Black farmers. The recent funding halt from the Trump administration presents yet another hurdle to those who have spent decades fighting for equity in farming.
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The USDA fired staffers working on bird flu. Now it’s trying to reverse course
The USDA says “several” staffers working on the bird flu response were terminated over the weekend, and “we are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters.”
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How can schools fight food waste?Â
Wasted food takes up lots of space in landfills and, while getting a compost bin at home is great, it isn’t enough to solve the problem. This week, we investigate how schools are taking big steps towards eliminating food waste.
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Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken that may contain metal
The voluntary recall of frozen breaded chicken breast tenders and nuggets comes following multiple consumer complaints about metal wire found inside the products.
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Farms fuel global warming. Billions in tax dollars likely aren’t helping – report
A new report finds some of the “climate-smart” agricultural practices that the USDA are subsidizing may not reduce emissions. It adds up to billions of taxpayer dollars.
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Federal Government Orders Environmental Impact Study Of Plum Island
The federal government has ordered a new environmental impact study of Plum Island. According to the government, the study will postpone the planned sale of the island by three years.
