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Finding the Humanity in Legislation: Unpacking the 2023 Farm Bill

The next Farm Bill is likely to be the most expensive one in U.S. history. What can we expect?

Transforming Agriculture: Unleashing the Potential of Women Agriculturalists

Trainings focused on formalizing gender equity can help empower women in agricultural communities.

Lifting the Cap Is Just the Start: Transforming Policies for Street Food Vendors in NYC

The Street Vendor Project is empowering and protecting New York City’s street vendors, ensuring their voices are heard, and fighting for a fairer system.

New Coalition Prioritizes Action to Transform Food Systems

The Forum for Farmers and Food Security is launching to connect farmers with markets, unlock investments in the agriculture sector, and encourage the transfer of knowledge.

Illuminating the Systemic Barriers in the the U.S. Food System to Achieve Health Equity

Partnership for a Healthier America is pushing the country to realize that access to healthy food is a fundamental human right.

New Book Gives Voice to Black Environmentalists’ Relationship to the Land

With Black Earth Wisdom, author and farmer Leah Penniman sets out to create a book she hopes will inspire others to engage in their own Earth listening practice.

Cultivating Resilient Farms and Communities: How Practical Farmers of Iowa Is Diversifying the Agricultural Landscape

Practical Farmers of Iowa is working to build resilient farms and communities by diversifying the state’s agriculture landscape.

Cooking with Fire: Are Gas Stoves an Invisible Health Risk?

Studies show that gas stoves can emit harmful air pollutants. How can regulators protect the public?

Building Resilience in West and Central Africa: How CORAF Supports the Co-Creation of Local Solutions

CORAF works directly with farmers to develop solutions, enabling communities to own the process and the results.

Empowering Food Sheroes to Heal Communities: WANDA’s Mission to Achieve Nutrition Equity

WANDA is uplifting the voices of Black women in food as they work to transform and heal their communities.

In the Face of Setbacks, the Anti-Hunger Movement Presses On

“I believe that no one wants children to go hungry. Nobody wants families to go hungry,” says Rev. Eugene Cho. “Nobody wants farmers in urban and rural contexts to go hungry.”

Driving the Food Movement Forward One Edible Garden at a Time

The benefits of growing food in school gardens have the potential to extend far beyond the classroom.

You Can’t Improve What You Don’t Measure: The Data Shaping U.S. Food Systems

Data from the USDA’s Census of Agriculture influences decisions that will shape the future of food and farming systems in the United States.

Can Corporate Accountability Drive Climate Action?

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development wants to help companies develop shared metrics and objectives to drive positive food systems transformation.

Is Recycling Urine the Secret to Building Sustainable Food Systems?

Through urine recycling, the Rich Earth Institute wants to provide farmers with an alternative to synthetic fertilizers and protect the environment.

What Will Be the Legacy of Today’s Young Farmer Advocates?

Young farmer are advocating for changes that will allow them to develop resilient regional food systems that benefit people and the land.

The New Publication Putting Eyes on Food and Agriculture Policy

Food Fix is breaking down U.S. food and agriculture policy for general readers and policy insiders, alike.

Celebrating and Reimagining Soul Food

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Christopher Carter discusses the history of soul food, Black veganism, and staying true to his values.

What’s Next for the Food Movement?

Coming out of COP27, food systems advocates are celebrating their wins, evaluating the shortcomings of the Conference, and preparing for what’s next.

Investing in Plant-Based Innovation for a Better Food System

What will emerging plant-based products mean for the future of the meat sector?

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