FoodSecurity
As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste
As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste Under President Trump’s second term, the US government has caused massive food waste due to policies such as immigration raids, tariff changes, and cuts to food assistance programs. The US government estimates that over 47 million people in America don’t have enough food […]
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Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts
Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits to buy groceries, with the program helping low-income families and individuals put food on the table. The federal government halted the flow of funds to states to distribute as […]
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Pennsylvania’s mushroom industry faces urgent labor shortage − and latest immigration policies will likely make it worse
Pennsylvania’s mushroom industry faces urgent labor shortage − and latest immigration policies will likely make it worse Pennsylvania's mushroom farmers have been struggling for decades to recruit and retain workers. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images “I had never worked with mushrooms before,” Luis said, reflecting on his time in Chester County’s mushroom industry. “But my […]
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