Elizabeth Rhoads
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Elizabeth Rhoads is an Intern at Food Tank. She lives in New York City and works part-time as an after school Garden Educator in the West Bronx. She earned a BS in Public Health from the George Washington University in Washington, DC. Elizabeth brings diverse experience in the food sector –– from regenerative farms in Bozeman, Montana to research and policy work in DC. Her interests include regenerative agriculture, corporate sustainability, and health equity.

Philadelphia Food Rescue Organization Develops a Scalable Model for Food Donation

In the last two years, Sharing Excess grew to become one of the largest food rescue operations in Philadelphia.

Cutting Postharvest Food Loss and Waste

The Postharvest Education Foundation (PEF) supplies small and medium scale farmers with technologies to reduce food loss and waste.

In the Driest Region of the World, Water Offers Peace

Transboundary water cooperation is seen as essential to ensure peace and stability in the MENA region.

New York May Be First State to Have Values-Based Food Purchasing

The Good Food NY Bill would make NYC the first to install a values-based approach to food purchasing.

Pilot Program Builds a Better Seaweed Supply Chain

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Understanding the Link Between Agriculture and Anti-Microbial Resistance

A recent Lancet study notes that antibiotics used in farming may contribute to AMR in humans, however the direct cause remains controversial.

Ukrainian Farmers Fight to Stay Alive

Ukrainian farmers report that inputs ranging from seeds and labor to veterinary medications and livestock feed are in short supply.

Can Food-Related Trade and Fiscal Policies Address Obesity?

A recent IFPRI analysis stresses the importance of combining public health policy with trade and fiscal policy reforms to address obesity.

Tea As A Catalyst For Social Change

Nepal Tea’s goal is to uplift one million people out of poverty in this generation.

Preparing Chefs for the Modern Culinary Industry

In order to succeed in the modern culinary and hospitality industries, Chef Daryl Shular says chefs must have business skills, understand the science of cooking, and advocate for sustainability.

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