The Battle Over Chicago’s Tipped Minimum Wage Is Over
The Illinois Restaurant Association reaches a compromise as One Fair Wage’s Saru Jayaraman now eyes Massachusetts and New York City
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The Underappreciated Benefits of Wild Bees
Native pollinators are key to both ecology and agriculture, but have yet to get their due.
The Next Pandemic Could Strike Crops, Not People
Genetic uniformity is central to modern farming. It leaves us vulnerable to plant disease breakouts.
Disasters’ Great Divide: Sonoma County Heatwaves Hit Seniors, Farmworkers Hardest
The workplaces of farmworkers — the vineyards of Sonoma County — are only becoming less hospitable. Sonoma County faced its hottest year in its history in 2020 — bringing with it new temperatures that have rewritten the record books with increasing frequency.
Why You Should Care About the Farm Bill
The legislation affects hunger, food security and climate — and it begins expiring next month.
Chicago Aims to Boost Pay for Thousands of Restaurant Workers
Advocates hail potential for "historic moment" as city council bill bids to increase pay from $9.48 an hour for tipped employees.