New York, NY—The virtual series “Identifying the Elephant in the Room,” is taking on sexism. The six-part virtual seminar series, which will be held March 16 to April 20, will feature professionals across the industry sharing their experiences. The talks will offer ways for women to utilize their personal voice...
Coventry, England—A study published in Science Advances revealed that price distortion has a direct impact on the fruit and vegetable intake of consumers. Researchers at the University of Warwick report that government subsidies of 25% would increase fruit and vegetable consumption and allow for healthier diets. The research team used...
The Navajo-Hopi Observer reported in August that in the 27,000 square mile Navajo reservation—a space bigger than West Virginia—there is a total of 13 grocery stores. For some living on the reservation, trips to buy food and other necessities can take hours, and as the pandemic raged, many would make...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have announced legislation aimed at addressing and correcting history discrimination within the USDA in federal farm assistance and lending. A press release on the topic explains that this discrimination has caused Black farmers to lose millions of...
