The food system contributes to 15 percent of the total fossil fuel consumption each year.
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Book Excerpt: Commodities and Consolidation
Farmers were encouraged to grow corn and soy whether prices were high or low, even on the most marginal land.
Exploring the Intersection of Climate Action and Nutrition Security
In honor of Earth Day, Food Systems for the Future is organizing an event to explore methane mitigation efforts and what they might mean for nutrition security.
20 Books Redefining Our Relationship with Food and the Planet this Spring
These 20 books offer new perspectives on the field of food studies, sustainable living, culinary diversity, and more.
Mexico Is Right to Reject GMO Tortillas
High levels of genetically engineered toxins and glyphosate in GM corn pose serious health risks in Mexico.
12 Companies Creating Upcycled Food from Waste Products
Discover how companies are upcycling food waste into delicious solutions, reducing environmental impact and promoting a healthier world.
The United States Must Respect Indigenous Rights in Mexico GM Corn Case
Corn holds tremendous cultural, symbolic, and spiritual value for Mexico’s Indigenous peoples.
El Valle de Guadalupe Under Threat: The Campaign to Save Mexico’s Wine Country
The Rescatemos El Valle campaign aims to preserve the agricultural landscape of El Valle de Guadalupe from urbanization.
Progress in The Food System Means Empowering Eaters—Today and for Generations to Come
Empowered eaters are at the center of conversations on land justice, healthier school foods, food is medicine, procurement, and more.
Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute: Sowing Seeds of Sustainability
Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute is preserving indigenous wisdom to create a more sustainable and resilient world.
