Local food systems are often viewed as alternatives to the global food system to stress their "promise of difference." But many myths have also been debunked, such as the "local trap" — the belief ...

As tariffs threaten to increase grocery costs, Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is advocating for local food production and self-sufficiency. As tariffs threaten to increase grocery costs, ...

KIRTLAND, Ohio – If you’re on social media, especially TikTok and Pinterest, you’ve probably seen the homesteading trend coming at you. Defined as a lifestyle focused on self-sufficiency, it can be as ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Lynchburg is set to receive $1,574,898 million in federal funds to support local food production, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced Friday.

Vermont's food system receives over $3 million in grants from the USDA. The grants are divided into infrastructure and equipment categories to support local food systems. Funding will support projects ...

Renee Giroux, a farmer and the general manager of the Northwest Connecticuts Food Hub, says, "Cutting this program will dismantle a critical system that connects local farms with families in need." ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Wednesday the latest round of grants in order to help support food production in the Commonwealth. According to a release, $264,000 in ...

BATH CO., Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the latest round of awards from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industry Development Fund Infrastructure Grant Program on Wednesday. Bath ...