A new report poses questions about the environmental impact of alternative meat.
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U.S. Fishing Communities Fear Effects of Offshore Wind
The first commercial scale offshore wind farm promises to produce enough energy to power thousands of Massachusetts homes and businesses. What does this mean for fishing communities?
Food Tank’s Winter 2022 Book List: Resources to Strengthen Local Food Systems
Kick off 2022 with these 20 books recommended by Food Tank.
Near Country Provisions Brings Sustainable Meats to DMV Doorsteps
Near Country Provisions sources its products from local farmer and fisher partners who are committed to high standards of clean, humane, and regenerative production.
Research in Tunisia Explores Women Pastoralists’ Roles in Climate Change Adaptation
Women in Tunisia are increasingly involved in livestock activities. Facilitating their access to training and resources could save Tunisia’s degraded rangelands and contribute to climate change adaptation.
Nine Quotes and Questions to Guide The Food System Through This Year
After a year of conversations with incredible thought leaders from across the food system, we’re rounding up nine key questions they raised that will helps us think through the next year of food system transformation.
Report Reveals Need for Prioritizing Nutritious Food Donations
A recent report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) finds that no federal policies and few state policies affecting food bank donations currently prioritize nutrition.
South Carolina-Based Organization Creates Access to Healthy, Fresh Foods With Affordable Produce Boxes
In South Carolina, FoodShare SC aims to tackle food insecurity and increase produce consumption for communities who face limited access to affordable and fresh, nutritious foods.
The USDA’s New Rule Seeks Standardized Label for Bioengineered Foods
A new rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) now requires all food manufacturers and importers to disclose information about bioengineered (BE) food and BE food ingredients. Under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS), foods marked as having…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces US$1 Billion Investment to Break Up Big Meat
The Biden-Harris Administration will invest US$1 billion in order to create a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.
