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.

Where Culture Meets Resistance: Celebrating the Work of Black Women Chefs

Spelman College’s annual Food Justice Summit will center Black women chefs reframing culinary traditions as resistance and reclamation work.

The Future of Food Is Zero Waste—Are We Ready?

Stop Food Waste Day will highlight waste warriors, innovative solutions, and ways that all eaters can take action in their communities.

It’s Not Too Late to Protect Blue Food Systems

Blue food systems are at a crucial tipping point, but it’s not too late to make sustainability the norm.

USDA, FDA Seek Information on Importance of Standardized Food Date Labeling

A new toolkit is helping eaters voice their support for standardized food date labels.

These Crops Can Help Us Diversify the World’s Diet

Get to know some of the opportunity crops that can help us future-proof the food system.

Fair Wages, Safe Conditions: Expanding Farm Worker Protections through the Fair Food Program

The Fair Food Program is ensuring accountability and protecting farm workers. Some companies still refuse to sign on.

U.S. Policy Changes Will Have Consequences for Food Systems Globally

The new administration is already reshaping global food systems, affecting humanitarian aid, public health, and global peace.

A New Fellowship Is Helping Journalists Navigate the Complexity of Food Systems

At a time when news organizations are under attack, the Center for a Livable Future is preparing the next generation of journalists.

How Film Is Changing the Narrative on Farming and Food Justice

From “Farming While Black” to “The Envoy Show,” documentary films and series are highlighting a brighter future for food and agriculture systems.

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.

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