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A New Food Bill of Rights: Why Representation Matters

WANDA’s Founder argues that representation is critical to building an intersectional food policy framework and a new food bill of rights that is equitable, resilient and sustainable.

Agroecology Boosts Employment, Rural Economies, and Gender Relations in Africa

Interdisciplinary collaboration can help to expand agroecology, which has the potential to feed the growing population and sustainably nourish future generations.

Switching Out The Beef For Rabbit: Can Rodents Provide A Sustainable Meat Alternative?

Rodents from rabbits to cane rats provide sustainable protein sources for many populations, but expanding their consumption could pose problems.

How an NYC Nonprofit is Redesigning Food Pantries

To great success, Wellfare is building a more sustainable and effective food pantry model.

The Politics of Eating While Black

Psyche Williams-Forson’s new book examines the surveillance and food shaming that Black eaters face.

Here’s Your Guide To The Most Urgent Food System Questions — And The Folks Who Can Answer Them

These leaders are helping eaters understand some of the most pressing issues in the food system from food marketing targeting children to inequitable supply chains.

Food-Focused SXSW Voting Guide 2023

Community voting helps ensure that the issues you care about make it to SXSW 2023.

Can Kenya’s Food Donation Policy Reduce Food Waste?

A new analysis shows how increasing food donation incentives can improve Kenya’s food donation policy.

UK Investor Coalition Calls for Stricter Food Industry Standards

The Investor Coalition on UK Food Policy wants the UK government to take a stronger stance on health and sustainability efforts in the food industry.

12 Companies Turning Food Waste Into Fashion Statements

Meet the innovative companies turning food waste and agricultural byproducts into wearable goods.

Sustainable Hog Farming to Keep the Next Generation On the Land

On Alderland Farm in Iowa, this family of hog farmers is working to raise their livestock sustainably.

Helping the World Adapt to the Climate Crisis with Agricultural Solutions

As the climate crisis advances, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture is working to support sustainable livelihoods and food security in resource-scarce regions.

Training Program Helps Communities Develop Local, Resilient Food Systems

The teams participating in the training program are working to ensure that their communities can access healthy food options. 

Systemic Problems Require Systemic Solutions

Agroecology has the potential to provide the transformational change needed to solve the interconnected, global crises the world faces today.

U.S. Farmers Need Incentives to Grow Organic Grains

Incentivizing American organic grain production can help reduce synthetic fertilizer use and import dependencies while generating farmer income and healthier soil.

28 Organizations Transforming Chicago’s Food System

These 28 organizations are working to build a more resilient, equitable food system in Chicago, IL.

To Boldly Grow Details the Joys of Growing Your Own Food

Tamar Haspel’s To Boldly Grow details the author’s journey moving to Cape Cod and committing to eat at least one food that she produced every day.

Developing Community-Based Solutions for a Resilient Food System

Hosted by CEFS, the Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate Change will highlight research and farming practices that support resilient food and agriculture systems in North Carolina.

International Finance Corporation Should Stop Bankrolling Destructive Agribusiness

A recent investment in an agribusiness giant will drive further environmental destruction and disenfranchisement of local and indigenous communities while enriching one of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful industrial agribusinesses.

World Food Security: Past Crises, Current Issues, and Future Prospects

Active global cooperation will be needed to prevent widespread hunger and starvation.

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