The food system contributes to 15 percent of the total fossil fuel consumption each year.
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Book Excerpt: Commodities and Consolidation
Farmers were encouraged to grow corn and soy whether prices were high or low, even on the most marginal land.
Exploring the Intersection of Climate Action and Nutrition Security
In honor of Earth Day, Food Systems for the Future is organizing an event to explore methane mitigation efforts and what they might mean for nutrition security.
20 Books Redefining Our Relationship with Food and the Planet this Spring
These 20 books offer new perspectives on the field of food studies, sustainable living, culinary diversity, and more.
Mexico Is Right to Reject GMO Tortillas
High levels of genetically engineered toxins and glyphosate in GM corn pose serious health risks in Mexico.
12 Companies Creating Upcycled Food from Waste Products
Discover how companies are upcycling food waste into delicious solutions, reducing environmental impact and promoting a healthier world.
The United States Must Respect Indigenous Rights in Mexico GM Corn Case
Corn holds tremendous cultural, symbolic, and spiritual value for Mexico’s Indigenous peoples.
El Valle de Guadalupe Under Threat: The Campaign to Save Mexico’s Wine Country
The Rescatemos El Valle campaign aims to preserve the agricultural landscape of El Valle de Guadalupe from urbanization.
Progress in The Food System Means Empowering Eaters—Today and for Generations to Come
Empowered eaters are at the center of conversations on land justice, healthier school foods, food is medicine, procurement, and more.
Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute: Sowing Seeds of Sustainability
Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute is preserving indigenous wisdom to create a more sustainable and resilient world.
From Local to Global: Harnessing Family Farming for a Sustainable Future
More than 200 participants gathered from 55 countries to discuss the challenges family farmers face across the globe, as well as opportunities to better support and prioritize their efforts.
20 Organizations Cultivating the Food Movement in Atlanta
These organizations are supporting local food producers and regional economies, offering educational resources and agricultural training, and working to ensure that their neighbors don’t go hungry.
New and Young Farmers Increasing, According to Agriculture Census
The USDA Census of agriculture reveals a positive shift in American farmer demographics, but the industry still has a long way to go toward equity and sustainability.
Where Are You Reading This? That’s Where Food System Transformation Is Happening
Every step forward is a win: a win for producers, a win for eaters, a win for the planet.
Preserving Community Compost in New York City
Community composting sites aren’t just places to recycle food scraps, their leaders say. They are also a classroom where city residents can become part of a movement.
Pioneering the Future of Food: Student Innovators Lead the Way in National STEM Challenge
Students recognized through the National STEM Challenge will present their work in Washington D.C. to celebrate innovations in food security, agriculture technology, and more.
The Periodic Table of Food Initiative: Illuminating the Mysteries of What We Eat
Through the Periodic Table of Food Initiative researchers are working to understand the 26,000 biomolecules in our food.
Fostering Local Food Systems Solutions in West and Central Africa
Foreign aid alone won’t solve acute hunger.
New African Society: Cultivating Seeds of Change in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province
New African Society’s approach integrates agro-biodiversity, fostering food sovereignty while addressing long standing socio-economic challenges in Sierra Leone’s rural communities.
Field to Plate: Walla Walla Community College’s Hands-On Approach
Uncover a hands-on culinary journey at Walla Walla CC, where students learn the art of sustainable cooking and agriculture in the heart of Washington’s renowned wine region.
