An Assistant Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies, Dr. Ashanté Reese talks about the power of empathy, uplifting stories that aren’t always told, and the people pushing against anti-blackness in their everyday lives.
Inspiring the Next Generation on Sankofa Farms
Sankofa Farms Agricultural Academy is helping young Black students connect more deeply with the food system while equipping them with career readiness skills and helping them envision new paths for their futures.
Global Seafood Alliance Launches Consumer-Facing Website to Raise Awareness of Sustainable Aquaculture
The website is designed to help consumers understand Global Seafood Alliance’s third-party certification program and encourage the consumption of sustainably sourced seafood.
New Report Reveals Organic Dairy Farming Stores Carbon, Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Research shows that greenhouse gas emissions on organic U.S. dairy farms were 24 percent lower when compared to emissions from conventional dairy farms.
Tackling the Climate Crisis through Artivism
Known for her role as Natalie Figueroa on Orange Is the New Black, Alysia Reiner wants to inspire people with creativity.
Beyond Band-Aid Fixes: Helping Communities Feed Themselves
Food Systems for the Future is helping startups scale up and improve nutrition outcomes for underserved and low income communities.
The Power of Showing Up and Leaning In to Address Food Apartheid
Chicago, author, ESPN sports analyst, and NFL veteran Sam Acho explains how he is helping a Chicago neighborhood address issues of food access through a community food mart.
Massachusetts Guarantees Free School Meals for 2022-2023 School Year
Thanks to the extension, 400,000 students will continue to have access to free school meals.
New Survey Finds Young Farmers Are Motivated by Environmental Conservation and Social Justice
Despite facing systemic challenges, young farmers are pushing to steward the land responsibly.
Where to Go from Here: Expanding Women’s Leadership in Food and Agriculture Systems
During a recent interview, farmer, activist, and Co-Founder of the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN) Denise O’Brien discussed the importance of cultivating women farmers’ leadership skills and including them in decision making processes. In the 1990s, O’Brien helped launch…
The Politics of Eating While Black
Psyche Williams-Forson’s new book examines the surveillance and food shaming that Black eaters face.
Helping the World Adapt to the Climate Crisis with Agricultural Solutions
As the climate crisis advances, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture is working to support sustainable livelihoods and food security in resource-scarce regions.
Training Program Helps Communities Develop Local, Resilient Food Systems
The teams participating in the training program are working to ensure that their communities can access healthy food options.
28 Organizations Transforming Chicago’s Food System
These 28 organizations are working to build a more resilient, equitable food system in Chicago, IL.
To Boldly Grow Details the Joys of Growing Your Own Food
Tamar Haspel’s To Boldly Grow details the author’s journey moving to Cape Cod and committing to eat at least one food that she produced every day.
Developing Community-Based Solutions for a Resilient Food System
Hosted by CEFS, the Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate Change will highlight research and farming practices that support resilient food and agriculture systems in North Carolina.
Rescuing the World’s Rarest Foods
The climate crisis, colonization, and prioritizing yield above all else has resulted in the loss of the world’s biodiversity.
Uplifting the Black Food Narrative
Chefs Tonya and David Thomas speak about their business H3irloom Food Group, uplifting the Black food narrative, and food education.
Fighting Food Waste and Food Insecurity Through Legislation
During a recent event on Capitol Hill, lawmakers, policy experts, and advocates fighting food waste called on Congress to pass legislation that can help keep surplus food out of landfills and redirect it to those in need. The event was…
Loiter Is Reimagining a New Future for East Cleveland
Loiter, a nonprofit in East Cleveland, Ohio, is reimagining a brighter future founded on economic justice for the city’s residents.
