Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are placing added pressure on a food system already under strain, prompting the Kearsarge region to host its first food security summit. As local leaders and residents gather, they aim to highlight urgent needs, foster community action, and envision a long-term path to resilient food access.

An upcoming Okanagan Nation Alliance webinar delves into the Lower Similkameen Indian Band’s Ntamtqen Community Garden. The Feb. 25 session will explore Indigenous food sovereignty, water stewardship, and traditional farming methods.

The United Way of the Mohawk Valley is introducing its BackPack Program on Monday, November 24, marked by delivering 500 boxes of food to the Utica City School District. This initiative aims to support local students and families as the program begins.

Proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could jeopardize vital food aid for 42 million Americans. A letter from New Hampshire calls the move “cruel” and warns that children, veterans, and local communities will bear the brunt of this decision.

A panel of food security experts has confirmed that part of Gaza is experiencing famine, marking an alarming milestone in the region’s ongoing crisis. They warn the famine could spread to the rest of the enclave within weeks, contributing to an already volatile humanitarian situation.

Food security experts have issued a grim warning that the Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine unless Israel lifts its blockade and halts its military campaign. Total famine is the most likely scenario unless conditions change, they cautioned.

A promising rice harvest in Malaysia’s Kedah region, known as the ‘Rice Bowl,’ has rice millers optimistic about meeting local demand. Industry leaders anticipate no rice shortages in the coming months, signaling stability for the rice market.