H-2A workers play a vital role in U.S agriculture but remain uniquely vulnerable to workplace abuses.
Economics and Policy
Over US$489 Million Worth of Food Assistance Stalled Due to USAID Freeze
Nearly 500 million dollars of food is stuck in transit due to the U.S. foreign aid freeze.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
“If you like a McDonald’s cheeseburger or Diet Coke, which my boss loves, you should be able to get them. If you want to eat Hostess Twinkies, you should be able to do that. But you should know what the impacts are on your family and on your health.”
Brooke Rollins Testifies Before Senate Ag Committee
Brooke Rollins addressed key food and farming issues including SNAP and immigration in her testimony before the Senate Agriculture Commitee.
Zero Foodprint’s Bold Plan: Turning the U.S. Food System into a Climate Solution
Zero Foodprint wants to use funding from everyday food purchases to improve soil health.
ReFED Reveals Methane Hotspots and Food Waste Solutions
A reduction in methane emissions offers an emergency brake to keep the climate crisis from accelerating. A recent report shows how this can be achieved.
Michigan CSA Program Brings Local Food to SNAP Families
The Michigan Farm to Family program helps SNAP families access fresh produce through affordable CSA shares while supporting local farmers.
Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger Fallout: Food Access at Risk
Two U.S. courts block the US$25 billion Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger to safeguard market competition, food access, and workers rights.
Effective Waste Management: Lessons from Massachusetts
What can other states learn from Massachusetts? The key to their waste ban success is clearer than you think.
Investor Coalition Advocates for Food Policy Transformation
The Food Foundation’s coalition is leveraging the influence of investors to build a healthier and more sustainable food system.
California Bans ‘Sell By’ Dates to Simplify Labels and Cut Food Waste
Find out how California’s ban on “sell by” dates could reshape food labeling and help reduce food waste.
WWF Introduces Global Performance Standards to Curb Environmental Impacts of Food Production
WWF releases plan to reduce the environmental impact of food production.
Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story
The living wage for a family of four in the U.S. is just over US$25 per hour, but the federal minimum wage continues to sit at just US$7.25 per hour.
Examining Corporate Influence Over Food and Farm Bill
The Union of Concerned Scientists confirm in recent report that agribusiness is trying to influence food and farming policy through lobbying and campaign donations.
The Supreme Court Overturns the Chevron Deference: What’s Next for Our Food Systems?
Advocates worry that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit expert agency power may inhibit food system change.
20 Food Systems Reads that Will Inspire You this Summer
Discover a handpicked selection of inspiring summer reads that offer fresh perspectives on sustainability, agriculture, and the future of food systems.
New and Young Farmers Increasing, According to Agriculture Census
The USDA Census of agriculture reveals a positive shift in American farmer demographics, but the industry still has a long way to go toward equity and sustainability.
Genetically Modified Corn Tribunal Raises Concerns with First Decisions
Experts worry what early decisions on GM corn mean for the health, environmental, and cultural integrity of Mexico’s corn culture and diet.
Mexico’s Agricultural Landscape: Overcoming Climate Challenges for a Sustainable Future
H.E Víctor M. Villalobos believes that technology will be central in helping farmers across North America adapt to the changing climate.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Dec. 8
COP28 is calling governments, corporations, and philanthropists together, with youth and education taking center stage.
