Chloe O'Malley
Staff Writer, Sustainability
As the Staff Writer for Sustainability at Farm to Recipes, Chloe O'Malley explores the critical connections between food systems, policy, and community resilience. Her coverage spans urban agriculture, food justice, and low-impact living, bringing readers on-the-ground reporting and thoughtful policy analysis. By highlighting community gardens, rooftop farms, and sustainable food supply chains, she challenges readers to think critically about their food's journey. Her writing aims to inspire sustainable choices and showcase innovative solutions for a more equitable food system.
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Illinois Grants Boost Local Food, Raise Equity Concerns
In Illinois, a single grant of $205,000 is enabling a project to dramatically enhance growing and distribution capacity for six community-based farms, signaling a significant shift in local food infra
Sep 13, 2026 · 4 min read
US regional farmers markets offer seasonal produce and local delicacies in 2026.
This September 4th, Sprouts Farmers Market throws open its doors in Westchester County, luring shoppers with $5 Sushi Wednesdays and irresistible $5 sandwiches.
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Urban community gardens are failing to reach the people who need them most.
Less than 3% of urban agriculture activity in Los Angeles County occurs in food desert communities, despite the widespread assumption that these gardens primarily serve the food insecure, according to
Aug 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Pet food's hidden cost: Pets eat 9% of the world's farmed animals.
Globally, average dogs consume more farmed animals (13) annually than average people (9).
Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Local food policies' narrow focus limits impact by 2026.
Urban governments worldwide have implemented policies for sustainable diets, yet their strategies for local government impact on sustainable food producers in 2026 overwhelmingly focus on public procu
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Virginia Awards Grants for Local Food Systems Infrastructure
The shredded iceberg lettuce, identified as a major source of the latest cyclospora outbreak, came from Mexico, imported by Taylor Farms, a massive producer, according to Civil Eats .
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Insect-based pet food market poised for growth in 2026
The UK-based company Meatly’s ‘Chick Bites’ for dogs became the world’s first cultivated meat-based pet food product to be sold commercially in February 2025.
Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read
National Farmers Market Week highlights local food's vital role
On August 5, 2026, U.
Aug 10, 2026 · 3 min read
AI-Generated Images Distort Consumer Expectations, Impacting Food Marketing
A Washington D.C. restaurant's Father's Day promotion in 2026 featured an AI-generated image with glaring flaws. The image depicted a man sporting a backward arm, a generic "BAGEL PROVIDER EST. ALWAYS
Jul 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Pet food rules need reform. Are you ready for changes?
Despite 70% of pet owners believing 'natural' on a label guarantees ethical sourcing, current AAFCO guidelines allow products with rendered animal parts from various, unspecified sources to use the te
Jul 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Homemade dog food: Expert guidance for essential nutrients
Crafting a nutritionally complete homemade diet for your dog is a complicated task with virtually no margin for error, according to European Pet Food industry experts .
Jul 11, 2026 · 4 min read
What is sustainable kitchen sourcing and why does it matter?
Synthetic sponges rarely last more than a few weeks before they're saturated with bacteria, a cycle of disposal that silently adds to household waste (PlasticFreePursuit).
Jul 9, 2026 · 4 min read
What Are The Nutritional Benefits of Seasonal Produce for Pets?
A dog fed a diet supplemented with seasonal produce can live up to two years longer than one solely on commercial kibble, according to recent veterinary studies published in the Journal of Animal Scie
Jul 1, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Safely Add Seasonal Produce to Your Pet's Homemade Diet
Over 50% of dogs and cats in the US are overweight or obese, a statistic often linked to the very commercial diets pet owners trust for their health, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Preve
Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Farmers markets boost local economies, health, and income
In the past year, Virginia's Fresh Match program generated over $4.
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
8 Sustainable Cooking Gadgets for a Greener Kitchen
Non-stick cookware with chemical coatings like Teflon releases toxic fumes when scratched or damaged.
Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Starting an Urban Community Garden: A Guide to Viable Success
Before a single seed can be planted, an urban community garden site demands a minimum of six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily, a critical and often overlooked requirement in dense cityscapes, a
Jun 21, 2026 · 6 min read
New climate strategies crucial for livestock economy resilience
In Fiji, a study of 270 smallholder livestock farmers revealed uniformly low resilience scores, ranging from a mere 0.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Food Brands Face Cultural Sustainability Challenge by 2026
In November, over 2,000 farmers, chefs, and policymakers converged in the Philippines to discuss food systems rooted in Indigenous knowledge.
Jun 17, 2026 · 3 min read
What is homemade pet food with seasonal ingredients in 2026?
A simple pumpkin puree mixed into your dog's dinner can do more for their digestion than many expensive supplements, according to TrueCare Veterinary Hospital .
Jun 16, 2026 · 3 min read