Explore this week’s top headlines on food policy, global aid, climate action, and more.
May 13 - 14 2025
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Cambridge, MA
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These Farm Workers Are Calling for a Boycott—Until Their Union Is Recognized
Failure to recognize the union, unreasonable quotas, and mistreatment of employees are among the reasons farm workers are calling for a boycott.
The Fight for the Healthy Incentives Program in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program, which provides extra money for food assistance recipients to purchase fresh produce from local farmers, faces budget cuts. Food justice advocates are fighting to keep the program afloat.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Rising Egg Prices, Farmer Wellness, and Global Aid Reversals
Egg prices are soaring, food aid is shifting, and Frank Bruni has a message of hope for graduates—here’s what happened this week.
Bringing Back ‘The Old Way’ of Pig Farming
This fourth-generation Iowa farmer is committed to raising pigs “the old way” with room to roam and no antibiotics.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: What Tariffs Mean for Farmers, a Nutritionist’s Thoughts on MAHA, and the Strengthening of Indigenous Foodways
Catch up on food systems news from the last week and read about the latest updates on the trade war, what staffing cuts at FDA mean for public health, and a nutritionist’s thoughts on MAHA.
Terra Regenerative Capital: A Venture Capital Firm that Believes in a Sustainable Future for Farming
This venture capital firm invests in sustainable farming for long-term solutions,
Against the Grain: How Targeting Women with Climate-Smart Innovations Amplifies Resilience
Providing women farmers with information and training that allows them to implement climate-smart innovations has amplifying benefits.
American Farmland Trust Launches Emergency Resilience Grant for Farmers
The Brighter Future Fund aims to raise US$2 million to support farmers affected by the federal funding freeze.
Fifth-Generation Farmer Revives a Family Tradition
Caleb Banowetz found a way to keep humane, family hog farming alive.
The Power of Local Knowledge: ANAPRI’s Vision for African-Led Food Systems Solutions
A resilient food future starts with local solutions.
Over 200 Companies Are Part of the Push for Better Chicken Welfare Standards
The Better Chicken Commitment invites poultry producers and food companies to take responsibility for animal welfare.
How Climate Change is Transforming Food Flavor and Tradition
Ecological factors such as temperature, soil, rainfall, sun, and pests shape the chemical compounds in food. And, as the climate changes, so do ecological conditions.
Op-Ed | India Must Redesign its Agriculture Based on Regenerative Farming
India’s farmlands are losing soil health and productivity—regenerative farming offers a way to restore nature, secure food supplies, and build a sustainable future.
In Parched Zimbabwe, Small-Scale Farmers Turn to Traditional Crops
Severe droughts are pushing Zimbabwe farmers back to traditional crops like millet and sorghum.
We’re Ignoring a Major Public Health Crisis—Farmer Mental Health
Major mental health organizations across the U.S. have support programs designed to address rural and agricultural health, but few focus specifically on farmer mental health.
Fair Wages, Safe Conditions: Expanding Farm Worker Protections through the Fair Food Program
The Fair Food Program is ensuring accountability and protecting farm workers. Some companies still refuse to sign on.
How Film Is Changing the Narrative on Farming and Food Justice
From “Farming While Black” to “The Envoy Show,” documentary films and series are highlighting a brighter future for food and agriculture systems.
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.
A New Path to Sustainable Farming: An Agrarian Commons Approach
Agrarian Trust is using a commons approach to help farmers secure land and build stronger, more sustainable food systems.
May 2025
May 15 2025
A Conversation for Change
New York City
May 18 2025
Tufts University Friedman School Commencement Ceremony 2025
May 20 2025
Capitol Hill Luncheon “Improving Health While Managing Healthcare Spending: Enter Food is Medicine”
Washington D.C.
June 2025
Jun 04 2025
Menus of Change Leadership Summit
New York City
Jun 13 2025
Future Thought Leaders by The Berry Good Foundation
Jun 26 2025
London Climate Action Week: Chief Sustainability Officers Summit, Building the Future of the Food System
London
September 2025
Sep 22 - 26 2025
NYC Climate Week Food Tank Series
The Greene Space
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