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.

‘Against the Grain’ Offers Lessons from the Farmers on the Front Lines of Nourishing and Healing the Planet

The farmers featured in Roger Thurow’s Against the Grain are working to undo the harm caused by an industrialized agriculture model.

The Idea of a Silver Bullet to Fix the Seafood Industry Is ‘Misguided’

It will take a suite of tools to remove human rights abuses and fraud from the seafood industry, argues Mark Kaplan of Wholechain.

The Momentum to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in the U.S. Is Growing

The U.S. has made “so much progress” around the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, says Catherine Oakar, Special Assistant to the President for Community Public Health and Disparities.

Sustainable Development in Rural Communities: Creating a New Narrative for the Black Belt

There are opportunities to take advantage of in rural communities, but they’re so often overlooked.

Reviving Biodiversity by Bringing the Seeds Home

A new project aims to combat biodiversity loss and revitalize Indigenous food and agriculture systems.

Vote Now to Celebrate America’s Farmers Markets

As part of the 16th annual America’s Farmers’ Market Celebration, American Farmland Trust is recognizing the most celebrated farmers markets in the U.S.

22 Podcasts on Food, Farming, and Sustainability

In Food Tank’s latest roundup, listeners will find shows covering everything from the dark secrets of the sugar industry to the work of food policy champions.

Food & Wine Celebrates 2024 Game Changers: Visionaries Transforming the Culinary World

Food & Wine’s Game Changers are transforming the way people eat, drink, and cook.

What to Expect from the Latest Farm Bill Negotiations

Is it such a bad thing if lawmakers can’t come to an agreement on a 2024 Farm Bill? Maybe not, says Eric Kessler.

Feeding the Future: Newman’s Own Foundation Calls for Projects to Improve Food Justice for Children

Applications are open for the Food Justice for Kids Prize, which is seeking projects to address Indigenous food justice and nutrition education.

Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin Named 2024 World Food Prize Laureates

Fowler and Hawtin are recognized for their work in protecting global food security and biodiversity.

Making Big Bets for a More Resilient Future

“People are yearning for a message that is grounded in the idea that we can still do big things together,” says Rajiv Shah.

20 Organizations Cultivating the Food Movement in Atlanta

These organizations are supporting local food producers and regional economies, offering educational resources and agricultural training, and working to ensure that their neighbors don’t go hungry.

Pioneering the Future of Food: Student Innovators Lead the Way in National STEM Challenge

Students recognized through the National STEM Challenge will present their work in Washington D.C. to celebrate innovations in food security, agriculture technology, and more.

The Periodic Table of Food Initiative: Illuminating the Mysteries of What We Eat

Through the Periodic Table of Food Initiative researchers are working to understand the 26,000 biomolecules in our food.

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.

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.

Closing the Gap: Putting Philanthropic Dollars Behind Food Systems Transformation

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

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