An experienced D.C. food-system journalist, Alvey brings a dynamic mix of news skills and Capitol Hill connections to our team.

Due to grant cuts by the USDA, Agroecology Commons will offer less support to fewer aspiring farmers from underserved ...

We launched the Food Policy Tracker in January to follow federal policies that impact the US food system. Of 100 stories, ...

Democrats and Republicans are co-sponsoring the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act, which has broad support among farm ...

During a Senate hearing, Stephen Vaden said the agency’s plan to move employees out of DC will reduce costs; senators ...

July 30, 2025 – Yesterday, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed repealing the agency’s own finding that greenhouse gas emissions are contributing to climate change ...

As the August 1 deadline set by President Trump approaches, some agricultural products will face new taxes. Others will be spared by new trade deals.