Sycamore May
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Sycamore May completed her BA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing at Emerson College, where she wrote about food and farming. After working on organic farms and developing a deeper interest in agroecology, she went on to complete an MSc in Food Policy from City, University of London. Sycamore writes about food justice, climate action, and regenerative agriculture.

Leaders Foster Opportunities to Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture in Food Systems

Senior decision-makers met at the Regenerative Agriculture and Food Systems Summit to discuss opportunities and challenges for the future of sustainable agriculture practices.

Reforming SNAP Can Help Increase Food Access for People with Disabilities

People with disabilities face higher levels of food insecurity, but reforms to SNAP can help increase access to nutritious food.

Diversified Pastured Poultry Models Can Reduce Risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Shifting away from an industrialized model of poultry production can help reduce the risk of disease and protect animals.

Maryland Creates Opportunities for Food Insecure Cities

The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s new bill for water and power infrastructure upgrades will distribute up to US$500,000 per year to nonprofits and urban farmers.

A New Proposal Would Restructure the Food and Drug Administration

U.S. policymakers introduced The Food Safety Administration Act of 2022, which aims to establish a separate agency to govern food safety.

Food Tech Company Aims to Create Healthy, Sustainable Beef Alternatives

A California-based food tech company is creating cell-based meat to decrease the beef industry’s carbon footprint and increase public health.

The U.S. Infant Formula Crisis Highlights the Dangers of Food Monopolies

The U.S infant formula shortage crisis reveals how the infant formula market is controlled by corporate monopolies, unable to deliver essential services to Americans most in need.

African Farmer and Entrepreneur to Lead Slow Food International

Ugandan farmer and social entrepreneur Edie Mukiibi is committed to shaping the future of regenerative farming communities worldwide in his new role as President of Slow Food International.

EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission Revises Guidance for Healthy, Diverse Diets, and Sustainable Food Systems

The EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission held a press conference to update the public on their forthcoming report, which will include goals for healthy diets and sustainable food systems.

Mutual Aid Organizations Help Community Heal After Hate Attack

Mutual aid organizations work to ensure residents on the East Side of Buffalo affected by the mass shooting continue to receive nutritious food and necessities.

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