February 2025 Food Policy Recap: What You Need to Know

Your food is changing, and the policies behind it could be making things worse.

From rising grocery prices to a sudden freeze in farm aid, February brought major shifts that impact what you eat, how much you pay, and where your food comes from. In this episode, we break down the most critical policy changes and what they mean for you as a consumer.

What We Cover in This Episode:

🚜 USDA Spending Freeze – Billions in farm grants and loans were suddenly put on hold, leaving small farmers in crisis.

🥚 Egg Prices Are Soaring—And It’s Not Just the Bird Flu – The government is investigating potential price manipulation by major egg producers.

🌍 Trade Wars Are Making Food More Expensive – New U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China have led to retaliatory tariffs, driving up costs for farmers—and your grocery bill.

🧪 The Fight Over Pesticides – Big chemical companies are lobbying for legal immunity over controversial herbicides like glyphosate. If they win, pesticide regulations could weaken even further.

Listen to More on Farm Policies & Subsidies

🎧 Listen now: What You Need to Know About the Farm Bill (and the history of subsidies and how this expert thinks they need to be changed)

Take Action

✅ Support local farmers – Shop at farmers markets & buy directly when possible.

✅ Stay informed – Policies impact your plate more than you think.

✅ Push for transparency – Demand clear food labeling & responsible policy changes.

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