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The 2016 Food+City Challenge Prize: Innovation Within the Urban Food System
Finalists in the Food+City Challenge will compete for US$50,000.
New Law Could Change France’s Food System for the Better
French Parliament has voted in favor of a law that could revolutionize their food system.
Bringing More Than Just Food to NYC Neighborhoods
Just Food describes their organization’s efforts to build a stronger, more just food system in NYC.
Food Recovery Network: Uniting College Students in the Fight Against Food Waste
Food Recovery Network encourages citizens, communities, and food businesses to restructure their perceptions and habits towards food waste.
Planting the Seed: Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers
The Center for Land-Based Learning strives to create opportunities for agriculture, youth, the environment, and businesses.
Whole Foods Partnering with Urban Farming Project to Improve Food Security in Chicago Neighborhood
Whole Foods and local organizations are teaming up to bring a new store to Englewood.
The MINT Standard for Airline Cuisine
Chef Brad Farmerie collaborates with Jet Blue MINT to create a fine dining menu for air travel.
Collaboration is Key to Alaska’s Food Security
The Alaska Food Policy Council is encouraging collaboration in its mission to increase access to healthy, local, and traditional foods.
The Global Food Fight: Food Banking Network Helps Alleviate Hunger Worldwide
The Global FoodBanking Network supports new and existing food bank programs around the world.
Improving Access to Food to Energize a City
Through its Urban Food Project, REV Birmingham is working to energize the city and promote economic development in Birmingham.
Juicing Up the Economy with Food Makers and Movers
San Francisco strategy for new food wholesalers and distributors not just a West Coast thing.
Leafy Greens? Head to Terminal 3
Airports are guiding the way in dishing out plant-based advice in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Food-X Brings Growth to Start-Ups Affecting Positive Change in the Food System
Find out what businesses shaking up the food system are on the rise.
Ecological Farming Practices Needed To Achieve New Climate Targets
It’s time to support a more ecological paradigm of agricultural intensification.
USDA’s New Farmers Web Tool Provides Resources, Training for Farmers of All Kinds
The USDA’s New Farmers web tool provides new and young farmers, veterans, women in agriculture, and farmers in transition with the necessary tools for success.
Arabella’s 12 Good Food Policy Priorities
Arabella Advisors’ Good Food Practice released a list of 12 policy priorities for improving the food system.
Making California Resilient with Ecology Center
Ecology Center takes on food justice and the drought crisis in California.
Rethinking Sugary Foods and Desserts with Chef Emily Luchetti
Pastry chef Emily Luchetti calls for a rethinking of American perspectives towards sugary foods and desserts.
STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture
STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.
