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.

Driving the Food Movement Forward One Edible Garden at a Time

The benefits of growing food in school gardens have the potential to extend far beyond the classroom.

Is Corporate Consolidation Leading to Higher Egg Prices?

Between December 2021 and December 2022, the cost of eggs more than doubled.

You Can’t Improve What You Don’t Measure: The Data Shaping U.S. Food Systems

Data from the USDA’s Census of Agriculture influences decisions that will shape the future of food and farming systems in the United States.

Can Corporate Accountability Drive Climate Action?

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development wants to help companies develop shared metrics and objectives to drive positive food systems transformation.

Looming Cuts to SNAP by New Congress

Some SNAP recipients are expected to see their benefits fall from US$281 to US$23 per month.

Is Recycling Urine the Secret to Building Sustainable Food Systems?

Through urine recycling, the Rich Earth Institute wants to provide farmers with an alternative to synthetic fertilizers and protect the environment.

Celebrate a Nourishing Future on Land and Sea

Join Food Tank during the Sundance Film Festival for three days of movie screenings, talks, tastings, and more.

Congress Passes the Food Donation Improvement Act

The Food Donation Improvement Act will make it easier for food businesses to donate healthy, safe surplus food to those in need.

20 Cookbooks Celebrating Food, Tradition, and Family

For culinary inspiration, check out these 20 cookbooks highlighting dishes from the Mexico and the American South to Portugal and Sri Lanka.

USDA Seeks Responses to its 2022 Census of Agriculture

By completing the survey, the country’s food producers have an opportunity to help shape the future of the U.S. agriculture system.

What Will Be the Legacy of Today’s Young Farmer Advocates?

Young farmer are advocating for changes that will allow them to develop resilient regional food systems that benefit people and the land.

The New Publication Putting Eyes on Food and Agriculture Policy

Food Fix is breaking down U.S. food and agriculture policy for general readers and policy insiders, alike.

Celebrating and Reimagining Soul Food

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Christopher Carter discusses the history of soul food, Black veganism, and staying true to his values.

What’s Next for the Food Movement?

Coming out of COP27, food systems advocates are celebrating their wins, evaluating the shortcomings of the Conference, and preparing for what’s next.

Food as Healing: Nurturing Ourselves and Land Through Food

FromSoil2Soul is helping people experience nature’s remedial effects while healing both themselves and the earth.

Identifying a Food Future that Preserves Biodiversity

Alternative proteins can be produced at scale and have the potential to reduce demand for conventional meat. But are they the answer to preserving biodiversity?

From Farm to Kitchen: Solutions to Address the “Low Hanging Fruit” of Food Loss and Waste

Everyone has a role to play in addressing food loss and waste, say experts at the U.N. Climate Change Conference.

FAO to Release Roadmap to Make Food Systems More Sustainable

With their plan, the FAO hopes to help limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 °C.

Talk of Consumption and Diets Largely Missing from Agricultural Conversations

“Consumption needs to be part of agricultural conversations,” says Eirini Pitsilidi of Compassion in World Farming.

Can the World Align Climate Finance with Climate Objectives?

The world needs $400 billion per year to support natural climate solutions. Currently, there is just $0.7 billion available.