Jun 19, 2025

What Juneteenth Reminds Me About Sustainability and Food Security

Conservative media and even some conservation spaces want you to believe that Black people don’t care about the environment, nor do they vote for the environment. I find that ironic, considering I was raised by farmers and environmentalists on both sides of my family. They cared about taking care of the environment because it was the only thing they had. 

Oct 01, 2024

Green Halloween: 5 Tips to Embrace the Zero Waste Spirit

On Halloween, U.S. consumers spend over $10 billion on decorations, plastic-wrapped candy, costumes, and more. Many of these items will eventually find their final resting place in landfills and incinerators. But fear not! Here are 5 tips to celebrate a Green Halloween without sacrificing your fun.

Adilson Gonzalez wearing a green halloween costume. Costume is made from thrifted items to create a wicked inspired outfit. Person wear green makeup, infinity glasses, a cape with a green brooch, and a black pointy hat.
Sep 30, 2024

Conservation Matter: Fall 2024

As the impacts of climate change become more intense across New England, nature-based solutions will be a key piece of the solution.

Cover of Conservation Matters. Photo of a fish surrounded by kelp. Text overlay: "Conservation Matters: Conservation Law Foundation. The Underwater Magnificence of Cashes Ledge. Fall 2024. CLF."
Jun 06, 2024

Five Things to Know About Neonics and Bees

Neonicotinoids are pushed on farmers as a pesticide. But “neonics” are also eaten by animals and humans. They soak into our soil and leach into our groundwater and are linked with neurological ham in humans.

native bees and pollinators
May 09, 2023

Legal Food Hub Celebrates 1000th Case

“A thriving New England needs a thriving local food system,” said Scott Sanderson, Manager of CLF’s Farm and Food Program. “But we can’t achieve that if our small farmers and food business are left legally vulnerable. We help food businesses move beyond costly legal fees so they can focus on growing, thriving, and providing for their communities.”

Farmstand
May 08, 2023

Seeding Change

CLF’s Legal Food celebrates a milestone – its 1,000 case helping connect small farmers, food entrepreneurs, and nonprofits with free legal help.

Farm field