Elena Seeley
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Elena Seeley is Food Tank's Content Director. She earned a BA in Biology from Grinnell College and an MA in Food Studies from New York University, where she focused on food policy and food-based social movements. Elena has worked with food justice nonprofit organizations, including WhyHunger and The People's Seed, and is passionate about promoting stories to help build a more equitable and sustainable food system.

25 Books Guiding Us Toward More Regenerative Food Systems

Whether you’re looking for a moving memoir, a cookbook celebrating Nigerian cuisine, or a deep dive into the ingredients that have shaped foodways in the American South, this list has something for every reader.

150+ Thought Leaders Issue a Stark Warning for Food Systems. What’s Next?

High-level change must be accompanied by local action, and grassroots efforts have a critical role to play in future-proofing food systems.

Ensuring Coffee’s Future in a Changing Climate

Nespresso’s programs are designed to improve coffee production globally while supporting farmers and their communities.

How Sprouts Farmers Market Is Shaping the Future of Grocery Retail

Sprouts Farmers Market, recipient of the Progressive Grocer’s Retailer of the Year award, is being recognized for the curation of their products, continuous growth, and engagement with eaters.

World Food Prize and Nobel Laureates Demand ‘Moonshot’ Solutions for Global Hunger Crisis

More than 150 World Food Prize and Nobel laureates are calling for “moonshot” solutions to tackle the hunger crisis.

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drinks

Health advocates call the FDA’s decision to ban the dye a “critical step for protecting consumers.”

Farming with Nature: How One Rice Company Is Using Regenerative Practices to Heal the Soil and Protect Biodiversity

4th-generation farmer Brita Lundberg shares how her family’s company is taking a holistic approach to agriculture that can mitigate the climate crisis.

Investing in Farmers for Ecosystem Services: A Path to Healthy Soils

Farmers are essential to build healthy soils and resilient communities.

Future-Proofing Farms: How CIMMYT Is Helping Farmers Adapt to the Climate Crisis

CIMMYT is connecting farmers with the information systems and training they need to adapt to the changing climate.

From Research to Results: Building the Evidence Base to Tackle America’s Nutrition Crisis

Sub-optimal diets are threatening public health, the economy, and national security, presenting an opportunity for researchers to act.

20 Children’s Books Celebrating Our Food and Farming Systems

These books will inspire young minds with stories about where their food comes from.

COP29 Dinner Series Paves the Way to Belem

In Azerbaijan, food and agriculture systems leaders laid a firm foundation that must be built on in the lead up to COP30 in Belem.

Grocery Retail for All: Building Bridges for Equitable Food Access Across the U.S.

The Grocery Retail for All Summit will look at power of partnerships, investment models, and policies that can improve food access for every eater in the U.S.

Breaking Barriers: How Malawi’s Largest Smallholder Association Is Empowering Women

NASFAM is empowering Malawi’s women farmers in ways that will benefit generations to come.

Undercover Networks: How the Agrochemical Industry Silences Critics

A private social more than 500 scientists, journalists, environmentalists, and human rights experts critical of the pesticide industry and GMOs.

‘Even One Food Insecure Veteran Is One Too Many:’ How the VA Is Tackling Hunger for U.S. Veterans

Post-9/11 veterans and women veterans are at the highest risk of experiencing food insecurity.

Voting for Change: How the Next U.S. Election Will Shape Our Food Systems

There are representatives to vote for up and down the ballot who can help build more nourishing, equitable food and agriculture systems. 

School-Supported Agriculture Can Nourish Students and Communities

School-supported agriculture can to help local farmers, foster equity, and nourish young people with fresh, healthy meals.

Nourishing the Planet: Experts Chart a Path for Diversified Food System

Food systems experts gathered to promote diverse, nutrient-rich crops that are integrated through farmer-centered practices.

Creating a Ripple Effect: Pushing Brands and Retailers Toward Sustainability

Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market explains how brands can differentiate themselves in the market and navigate change without compromising on sustainability.

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