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Op-Ed | How Can Conscious Transformation Help Food Systems?

To truly transform food systems or address the root causes of the polycrisis we are facing, technical solutions will not be enough.

How EARTH University Is Training the Next Generation of Global Food Systems Leaders

EARTH University teaches students how to create sustainable farming practices and solve real-world food systems challenges.

New Food Waste Legislative Tracker Launched for U.S. Bills

The Food Waste Legislative Tracker enables users to easily track and engage with food waste legislation across the United States.

Migratory Freshwater Fish Populations Have Declined by 81 Percent Due to Habitat Loss and Exploitation

Researchers are calling on policymakers to increase conservation efforts, including more investment and better resource management.

School-Supported Agriculture Can Nourish Students and Communities

School-supported agriculture can to help local farmers, foster equity, and nourish young people with fresh, healthy meals.

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.

Nourishing the Planet: Experts Chart a Path for Diversified Food System

Food systems experts gathered to promote diverse, nutrient-rich crops that are integrated through farmer-centered practices.

Community Food Security And Health Equity Are The Backbones Of Climate Progress

A resilient food system must center farmers and support communities in producing their own food, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

Easy and ‘Modern’ Isn’t Always the Best Way: The Promise of Sustainable, Humane Pig Farming

Kody McCleary, a 24 year old producer, says that maintaining the family farm for the next generation is his number one goal.

Creating a Ripple Effect: Pushing Brands and Retailers Toward Sustainability

Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market explains how brands can differentiate themselves in the market and navigate change without compromising on sustainability.

Op-Ed | Conflict Threatens to Generate Another Cycle of Refugee Seeds

The current conflict in the Middle East is putting some of the most desert-adapted seed collections in the world at risk.

Shaping the Future of Food: Global Experts Convene for Crops that Nourish

Food, agriculture, and environmental health experts will come together for the Crops that Nourish Convening to build a global agenda for crops that nourish people and the planet.

Climate Label Legislation Could Empower Eaters to Make Eco-Friendly Food Choices

The Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act would offer eaters insight into the climate impact of their diet.

Resilient Food Systems Rely On Empowered Communities and Data-Backed Storytelling

As food system risks become even more severe and unpredictable, diversification is our only way forward, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

Harnessing The Power of Optimism To Address Crises of Hunger and Climate

Being optimistic means we understand what’s required of us and are willing to take on that uphill battle, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

Climate Action Is A Unified Solution To Strengthen Soils, Cut Food Waste, And Nourish The Future

Ecosystem well-being is deeply tied to our own well-being as people and communities, panelists said during a Climate Week Summit.

‘Biodiversity Is Our Real Crop Insurance:’ Good Land Stewardship As A Foundation of Climate Resilience

Strengthening land—and those who steward it—is central to creating a more resilient and nourishing future, panelists said at Climate Week.

Restaurants And Farms Must Lead The Way in Empowering Consumers And Taking Meaningful Climate Action

Chefs and farmers don’t only feed us food. They feed us stories—so they have a responsibility to take climate action, panelists said at a Climate Week event.

23 Fall Food and Agriculture Books to Discover Now

Discover 23 compelling fall reads that delve into the complexities of food systems, sustainability, and the untold stories of those who shape our plates.

From Climate Week NYC To Rwanda To Azerbaijan, We Need To Keep Putting Pressure On Food and Climate Solutions

This fall, global leaders are pushing for urgent food and climate solutions at Climate Week NYC, COP 29 in Azerbaijan, and the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali. Don’t miss out on these critical conversations!

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