The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. A one-year state pilot program is encouraging school food service programs to purchase and serve more ...

In 2020 and 2021, the COVID pandemic exposed weaknesses in the United States’ supply chain for key items in American households. The Biden administration spent millions of dollars through the U.S.

Aamaly Hossain somdnewsintern@chespub.com Jul 29, 2025 Jul 29, 2025 For over a decade, the “Buy Local Challenge” has been more than just an event — it’s been a movement. On Monday, residents from all ...

What grocery experts want you to know about picking, storing, and enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables. Walking into the produce section is a sensory experience: the vibrant colors, crisp textures, ...

Grocery bills are straining wallets across the country — and it’s no wonder. Food costs are predicted to rise 3.2% in 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you’re concerned, you’re ...

Whether it’s blackberries that were picked fresh, succulent ears of sweet corn or juicy, home-grown tomatoes from a farm stand along a county road, nothing tastes quite like local food that didn’t ...