The Union of Concerned Scientists confirm in recent report that agribusiness is trying to influence food and farming policy through lobbying and campaign donations.
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IPES-Food Report Highlights the Importance of Territorial Markets
Territorial markets help build resilient food systems, according to the new IPES-Food report.
Op-Ed | Nonsense in the US-Mexico Corn Fight
The U.S. is challenging Mexico’s attempts to prohibit genetically modified corn for human consumption. But Mexico argues that the ban seeks to avoid the risks created by toxic herbicides.
Op-Ed | The Most Sustainable Fish You Probably Never Knew Existed
The Bering Sea offers a global model for how fish, fishers, and communities can all thrive.
Sustainable Development in Rural Communities: Creating a New Narrative for the Black Belt
There are opportunities to take advantage of in rural communities, but they’re so often overlooked.
It’s Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is—Literally
Ignoring hunger will lead to trillions of dollars in costs associated with the social, economic, and environmental consequences.
The Supreme Court Overturns the Chevron Deference: What’s Next for Our Food Systems?
Advocates worry that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit expert agency power may inhibit food system change.
The Aspen Institute Releases 2024 Strategy to Integrate Food is Medicine into U.S. Healthcare System
The Aspen Institute’s 2024 Food is Medicine Action Plan describes how to create a more holistic healthcare system where food serves as medicine.
Ustawi Afrika Is Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable farming and entrepreneurship lessons create gender equity and positive change for rural women in Kenya.
To Change Our Food Systems ‘We Need The Political Will.’
This country making important progress in some policy areas, while other aspects of the food system remain tricky to transform. That’s why we all have to roll up our sleeves and get to work, bringing a better food system to life.
A Young Farmer Makes the Business Case for Humane Hog Farming
The family’s farm shows how smaller-scale, humane hog farming can be both environmentally and economically sustainable.
Table2Farms: Innovating Composting to Combat Climate Change
Table2Farms is leveraging technology and community partnerships to scale up composting efforts and fight the climate crisis.
Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy to Cut Food Waste and Boost Recycling, with Agency Collaboration
The Biden-Harris Administration, with the support of government agencies, released a strategy to halve food waste by 2030, boost recycling, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Reviving Biodiversity by Bringing the Seeds Home
A new project aims to combat biodiversity loss and revitalize Indigenous food and agriculture systems.
To Solve Climate and Food Challenges, We Need Ambitious Ideas Like These
We have to confront the challenges our world faces head-on. That takes courage, accountability, and a willingness to self-reflect and figure out how to do better.
Vote Now to Celebrate America’s Farmers Markets
As part of the 16th annual America’s Farmers’ Market Celebration, American Farmland Trust is recognizing the most celebrated farmers markets in the U.S.
FoodPrints: Cultivating Healthy Futures in D.C. Schools
FoodPrints is enriching school curricula with gardening, cooking, and nutrition to empower students and foster sustainable, healthy lifestyles.
20 Food Systems Reads that Will Inspire You this Summer
Discover a handpicked selection of inspiring summer reads that offer fresh perspectives on sustainability, agriculture, and the future of food systems.
We Need to Change the Conversation about Food and Climate. Here’s What Leaders Have to Say
The climate conversation often centers heavily on carbon. But the pandemic showed us the need for resilient supply chains, and nature-friendly farming has benefits that go beyond that.
Revitalizing Rural Communities Means Supporting Small Farms
Between 1935 and 2023, the number of farms in the U.S. decreased by 72 percent, while the average farm size nearly tripled.
