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Farm Fresh Rhode Island, the nonprofit that connects farmers with buyers, has cut 8 positions because of Trump administration cuts to food programs.

"There's no way that you can mentally prepare yourself to lose an entire flock," said Erica Sawatzke of Oakdale Farm in Douglas County.

A traditional Thanksgiving feast reflects two current trends in food-at-home economics: increased retail food costs vary by category and the supply chain is back to pre-COVID patterns. Dr.

Thanksgiving meals are a time to gather for an abundant spread with your family and friends. With that excess comes a lot of leftovers — and waste. That does not have to be the case, though.

Farm Sanctuary's Adopt a Turkey Project offers animal lovers the chance to care for a turkey on Thanksgiving instead of eating one of the birds Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.