President Trump’s budget proposal cuts SNAP and farmers’ insurance, and he’s talked about rolling back federal regulations. Food Tank talked to experts to figure out what effect the Trump Administration might have on federal food policy.
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New Research Argues No Need to Double Food Production by 2050
A study by U.S. academics challenges the assertion that we need to double food production by 2050. Rather than questioning the assumptions in the famous calculations that first suggested a doubling was necessary, the new team of academics updated the data used.
Food Institute Fellow Isabelle Moody: “Farmers Must be Activists”
The George Washington University (GW) launched the Food Institute Student Fellowship to encourage GW students to research new aspects of the sustainable food movement and participate in local food work in Washington, D.C.
Diplomatic Tussle in Gulf Creates Food Insecurity
Following the severance of diplomatic relations with its’ Gulf neighbors, the small nation of Qatar experiences increased consumer panic and food insecurity. As relations continue to worsen, food insecurity will only rise.
Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition Explores Link Between Climate Change and Poverty
The report is titled “Environmental, Food and Migration Sustainability: Three Challenges To Overcome Together.” It is a joint effort between BCFN and the Milan Center for Food Law and Policy, aimed at raising awareness about crucial issues surrounding food and sustainability.
Food Security and the Farm Bill: A Talk with Congressman Dwight Evans
Congressman Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania details his work on food security in America and the importance of strong food policy both domestically and internationally in a conversation with Food Tank.
A Different Type of Union: Indigenous Farm Workers Land New Contract
First New Farm Union in Half-Century signs labor contract to improve wages and working conditions.
New FAO Guidelines: Agriculture Central to Climate Change Adaptation
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has unveiled new guidelines to help countries place agriculture at the center of climate change adaptation plans.
United Nations Ocean Conference: Mobilizing the Global Community to Protect the World’s Oceans
Bringing together thousands of government represents, scientists and non-governmental organizations, the first-ever U.N. Ocean Conference calls on everyone to help protect the world’s oceans.
Encouraging Investments in Small-Scale Sustainable Agriculture
The More and Better Network, an international network for support of food, agriculture, and rural development to eradicate hunger and poverty, recently released a report, Investments in Small-Scale Sustainable Agriculture, to shed light on the lack of financial investment plans available to small-sc