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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.

La Canasta Campesina Encourages Youth Engagement in Farming by Giving Youth a Voice

La Canasta Campesina gives youth a place in farming by highlighting the many roles in a modern agribusiness.

New Report Reveals Organic Dairy Farming Stores Carbon, Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Research shows that greenhouse gas emissions on organic U.S. dairy farms were 24 percent lower when compared to emissions from conventional dairy farms.

Tackling the Climate Crisis through Artivism

Known for her role as Natalie Figueroa on Orange Is the New Black, Alysia Reiner wants to inspire people with creativity.

Op-Ed: Humans Love Animals but Also Love Meat. Food Innovation Can Help Resolve this Paradox

When it comes to animal welfare, the right technology applied in the right way can make all the difference.

Find a Mentor Who’s Younger Than You. They Know How to Fix the Food System

Members of Gen Z know that our old patterns simply don’t work anymore.

SME Survey: Rising Prices, Increased Cost Of Inputs, and Lack of Finance Raise Danger for Global Food Systems

Nearly one fifth of small- and medium-sized enterprises said high prices were having such a severe impact on their business that it risked closure.

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.

Beyond Band-Aid Fixes: Helping Communities Feed Themselves

Food Systems for the Future is helping startups scale up and improve nutrition outcomes for underserved and low income communities.

The Power of Showing Up and Leaning In to Address Food Apartheid

Chicago, author, ESPN sports analyst, and NFL veteran Sam Acho explains how he is helping a Chicago neighborhood address issues of food access through a community food mart.

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.

Get Schools Cooking Grant Brings Whole, Sustainable Foods to Schools

A three-year grant program established by the Chef Ann Foundation helps schools serve sustainable and scratch-cooked meals.

Massachusetts Guarantees Free School Meals for 2022-2023 School Year

Thanks to the extension, 400,000 students will continue to have access to free school meals.

New Survey Finds Young Farmers Are Motivated by Environmental Conservation and Social Justice

Despite facing systemic challenges, young farmers are pushing to steward the land responsibly.

GrowCity Gets Youth Work Ready with Urban Gardening

Youth from low-income families face significant barriers to career development but soft skill training in the garden can help.

New Tool Aims to Strengthen Food Security in Africa

New applications of artificial intelligence show promise to better equip governments and NGOs for growing food security challenges in Africa.

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.

When We Talk About College Campuses, We’re Forgetting Food Insecurity

Roughly one out of every three college or university students in the U.S. is food insecure.

Grill Marks

Research shows that 60 percent of millennials and members of Gen Z are willing to make modestly different food choices if it supports planetary health.

Where to Go from Here: Expanding Women’s Leadership in Food and Agriculture Systems

During a recent interview, farmer, activist, and Co-Founder of the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN) Denise O’Brien discussed the importance of cultivating women farmers’ leadership skills and including them in decision making processes. In the 1990s, O’Brien helped launch…

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