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.

Op-Ed | Ubuntu Food Systems: Bridging Top-Down and Bottom-Up Leadership

Inclusivity means bringing together a multitude of perspectives, including smallholder farmers, global research and development, finance, startups, activism, community mobilization, and non-profit organizations.

Mexico’s Precaution on GM Corn Safety Is Justified

The government of the U.S. and Canadian are using the USMCA to challenge Mexico’s efforts to ban the use of genetically modified corn.

Advancing Sustainability: The Wine Industry’s Leadership in Climate Consciousness

The wine industry is spearheading sustainable practices to adapt to a changing climate.

Hardline U.S. Stance Ignores Non-GM Corn Opportunity for U.S. Farmers

U.S. farmers could be better served if leaders supported a smooth transition for those affected by Mexico’s corn policies.

Watershed Project Bolsters Food Security in the Philippines

The Carood Watershed Project, focused on restoring degraded forests and water reservoirs, connects ecological health and food security.

Closing the Gap: Putting Philanthropic Dollars Behind Food Systems Transformation

Philanthropies are increasingly understanding the interconnectedness of food, farming, climate, and biodiversity.

Op-Ed | California Crate-Free Law Offers Hog Farmers Economic Opportunity

Both Prop 12 and Question 3 passed with sweeping voter support, indicating approval for better animal welfare practices.

Krill Fishing Boom May Threaten Antarctic Predators and Climate Crisis Mediation

As the krill fishing industry expands across the aquaculture and pharmaceuticals industry, scientists express concerns that these sectors will decrease krill’s carbon sink capacity and create competition for krill’s natural predators.

Battle for Biodiversity: AfCFTA’s Intellectual Property Protocol Unveiled

The specific objectives will aim to promote coherent intellectual property rights policy and a harmonized system of intellectual property protection in Africa. But some civil society groups worry about the implications for smallholder farmers.

Celebrating a Sustainable, Plastic-Free Valentines Day

Plastic-free and planet-friendly meals and experiences can be used to show love for others and the Earth this Valentines Day.

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