Brooke Rollins addressed key food and farming issues including SNAP and immigration in her testimony before the Senate Agriculture Commitee.
Policy and Organizing
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drinks
Health advocates call the FDA’s decision to ban the dye a “critical step for protecting consumers.”
Will this Be the Year We Truly Rethink the Rules of the Food System?
There is a lot to be optimistic about this year, and it’s possible to have food and agriculture systems that prioritize justice, care, nourishment, deliciousness, and health.
125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025
As we enter a new quarter century, keep an eye on these 125 organizations building resilience, fighting injustice, and nourishing eaters all around the world.
Cornell Urban Agriculture Courses Turn Research into Action for Cities
Cornell’s free courses offer hands-on guidance to grow and scale farms in city settings.
Effective Waste Management: Lessons from Massachusetts
What can other states learn from Massachusetts? The key to their waste ban success is clearer than you think.
Investor Coalition Advocates for Food Policy Transformation
The Food Foundation’s coalition is leveraging the influence of investors to build a healthier and more sustainable food system.
Op-Ed | Reimagining Food as a Path to Health and Equity
Addressing America’s health crisis requires us to rethink our entire approach to food. Seeing food as medicine opens the door to addressing the root causes of these challenges.
Voting for Change: How the Next U.S. Election Will Shape Our Food Systems
There are representatives to vote for up and down the ballot who can help build more nourishing, equitable food and agriculture systems.
New Food Waste Legislative Tracker Launched for U.S. Bills
The Food Waste Legislative Tracker enables users to easily track and engage with food waste legislation across the United States.
California Bans ‘Sell By’ Dates to Simplify Labels and Cut Food Waste
Find out how California’s ban on “sell by” dates could reshape food labeling and help reduce food waste.
WWF Introduces Global Performance Standards to Curb Environmental Impacts of Food Production
WWF releases plan to reduce the environmental impact of food production.
Climate Label Legislation Could Empower Eaters to Make Eco-Friendly Food Choices
The Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act would offer eaters insight into the climate impact of their diet.
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout from the USDA
Black farmers in the U.S. are receiving US$1.5 billion to address the discrimination they faced by the USDA.
Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story
The living wage for a family of four in the U.S. is just over US$25 per hour, but the federal minimum wage continues to sit at just US$7.25 per hour.
Op-Ed | Feeding the Crisis: Agricultural Subsidies and the Rise of Ultra-Processed Diets
The U.S. government is spending billions of dollars in subsidies to make the unhealthy choice the cheapest choice.
The Momentum to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in the U.S. Is Growing
The U.S. has made “so much progress” around the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, says Catherine Oakar, Special Assistant to the President for Community Public Health and Disparities.
Examining Corporate Influence Over Food and Farm Bill
The Union of Concerned Scientists confirm in recent report that agribusiness is trying to influence food and farming policy through lobbying and campaign donations.
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.
