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‘The Migrant Chef’ Shows Us The Need to Create an Equitable System

Through extensive interviews and meticulous research, ‘The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo García’ paints a vivid portrait of a culinary icon.

2023 Food Sovereignty Prize Recipients Center on Community Organizing

This month, the US Food Sovereignty Alliance (USFSA) announced the 2023 Food Sovereignty Prize recipients.

Dr. Abdou Tenkouano to Become New Director General of ICIPE

Abdou Tenkouano, incoming Director General at ICIPE, aims to drive inclusive innovations for socio-economic development in Africa.

Join the Food Revolution at the Arrell Food Summit 2023

On November 14, 2023, join the Arrell Food Summit: Pathways to Change, hosted by The Arrell Food Institute.

Google Joins Forces with Tufts University to Transform Nutrition

Google partners with the Food is Medicine Institute, marking a significant step in the national movement to prioritize the power of food in healthcare and public health systems.

From the Ground Up: Grassroots Movement Transforms Public Food Supply Chains, Paving the Way for Justice and Equity

Food Chain Workers Alliance and HEAL Food Alliance shed light on the transformative power of value-based food purchasing in challenging corporate dominance over institutional procurement markets.

FDA 101: FDA’s Work on a Front-of-Package Labeling Scheme to Empower Healthy Eating

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a significant step towards healthier eating with their innovative front-of-package labeling system.

Remembering Wally Falcon: A Visionary Leader in Food Security and Agricultural Economics

Walter Falcon, a global leader on food security and the economics of agriculture recently passed away at the age of 86.

Remembering M.S. Swaminathan: Indian Agriculture Scientist Leaves a Legacy of Hope for Humanity at 98

Swaminathan’s journey, from pioneering cross-breed wheat seeds that curbed famine to his advocacy for sustainable farming practices, has left a lasting mark on global agriculture.

Devastating Storm Delivers Unprecedented Blow to Vermont’s Farmers

A historic storm wreaked havoc in Vermont, unleashing nearly nine inches of rain and leaving the state’s farmers reeling from the aftermath.

The Charlie Cart Project Brings Kitchens on Wheels to Empower Kids Nationwide

The Charlie Cart Project is transforming food education in 47 states with hands-on programming and portable kitchens.

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar: Creating Support and Resilience Amidst Devastating Floods in California

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar is supporting California farm workers and their families through the record-breaking flooding in 2023.

Empowering Agriculture Entrepreneurs: LadyAgri and the Future of Women-Focused Investments

LadyAgri Impact Investment Hub is forging a future for women agri-entrepreneurs through three pillars: technical assistance, agri-finance, and market access and technology.

Community-Driven Science Paves the Way for Sustainable Development

A new study underscores what can be achieved when researchers work hand-in-hand with local communities.

Join Us on June 20th for a Summit on Advancing Food Is Medicine Approaches

Join us on June 20th for the extraordinary Food Tank Summit in Boston, where we’re advancing the transformative concept of food as medicine.

New Report from Chicago Council and Rockefeller Foundation Charts Path to Zero Hunger in an Equitable World Amid Global Crises

A new report offers a framework of hope, envisioning a hunger-free world and community-based decision making.

Remembering Ronnie Cummins: Advocate of Regenerative Farming Systems

Founder of the Organic Consumers Association, Cummins advocated strongly for a just transition to a food and farming system that served people and the planet.

New York City Commits to 33 Percent Reduction in Food-Based Emissions by 2030 to Combat Climate Change

New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy announced the city’s commitment to reducing food-based emissions by 33 percent by 2030.

Transforming Youth Education and Regenerating Land

The Blackwood Educational Land Institute connects children of all ages with the natural world through farming.

Migrant Youth Education Programs Center Student Identity and Culture

Mano en Mano migrant youth education programs center student identity and culture, and are guided by community and student voices.

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