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New workshop for journalists 👇 Join @MikeGrunwald, author of the new book WE ARE EATING THE EARTH, and Sentient’s @jennysplitter as they break down how to report on climate and food accurately while still telling a good story. RSVP ➡️ buff.ly/9Dr85cZ

The National School Lunch Program provides free or low-cost meals to public school students as long as the meals meet certain dietary requirements — including that every meal come with dairy milk. A new bill may change that. buff.ly/ztkpahM

There is no active octopus industry in the United States, but lawmakers still want to prevent the industry from gaining traction by banning commercial octopus farming. buff.ly/7conYem

Burgers made with both beef and mushrooms. Chicken nuggets with veggies in each serving. So-called “balanced proteins” are foods made with a mixture of meat and plants that could help address the food systems’ meat emissions issue. Grace Hussain explains: buff.ly/KMNGdsD

Record-high beef prices have been a decade in the making due to shrinking herds, drought conditions and the rise of imported beef — all while demand stayed strong. @VanessaCNN reports for @CNN: buff.ly/GFfpVci

ICYMI: Sentient's @jennysplitter will be moderating a panel presented by @TheBTI, featuring @MikeGrunwald and @p_lehner, as they discuss their visions for the future of food. Sign up below ⬇️

Environmental advocates argue that corporate tax havens hinder climate progress, enabling JBS and many of the world’s largest polluters to avoid paying taxes that could be used to fund investment in climate solutions. buff.ly/WTibycI

The Trump administration’s termination of work permits for more than 530,000 immigrants could have far-reaching economic consequences for the country’s agricultural sector. @JuanVassallo reports for @IMidwest: buff.ly/KOioBs7

Despite the rapid pace at which some states are banning lab-grown meat, the technology itself is still years away from commercial viability, let alone widespread availability. buff.ly/TRbg98V

In Ottumwa, Iowa, Mayor Rick Johnson announced that JBS — the largest meat processor in the world — was issuing 200 notices to employees from Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela that their work visas had been revoked. @ElkadiNina reports: buff.ly/33jiq4b

Plant-based meats have been viewed at times as ultraprocessed and possibly unhealthy. But some experts believe they deserve a second look. Sandee LaMotte reports for @CNN: buff.ly/EJ5g051

When rumors of a new poultry operation began making its way through Coffee County, Georgia, residents began asking questions. The proposed farm would be built near the Satilla River, raising concerns about water pollution. buff.ly/1VnSLKm

The rising number of CAFOs in the United States are driven by a growing global population with a massive appetite for cheap meat. buff.ly/a3sXwpI

ICYMI: Join award-winning author @MikeGrunwald and Sentient’s @jennysplitter for a discussion about his new book, WE ARE EATING THE EARTH. Bring your questions for a lively conversation on how journalists can strengthen their reporting on the climate impact of food ⬇️