Organic farmers and environmental groups sued the Agriculture Department for removing references to climate change from its website, which included data sets and funding information crucial for planning and adaptation projects. The department also froze funding for conservation and climate programs, impacting farmers and nonprofits seeking resources. The lawsuit, filed by Earthjustice and the Knight First Amendment Institute, aims to compel the agency to restore the pages and block further deletions, as farmers rely on the information for coping with risks associated with climate change.
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