Policy and Organizing

Mexico’s Agricultural Landscape: Overcoming Climate Challenges for a Sustainable Future

H.E Víctor M. Villalobos believes that technology will be central in helping farmers across North America adapt to the changing climate.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Dec. 9

COP28 is highlighting calls for action regarding the meat industry, food loss and waste, and social equity in climate transformation.

Building a More Sustainable Meat Industry with Data, Partnerships, and Collaboration

The North American Meat Institute is prioritizing data sharing to help meat companies transition to more sustainable practices.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Dec. 8

COP28 is calling governments, corporations, and philanthropists together, with youth and education taking center stage.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Thursday, Dec. 7

Policymakers, scientists, advocates, farmers, and youth from around the world are already putting food systems front-and-center at the UN Climate Change Conference.

Op-Ed | Look to Local Food Policies for Climate Hope

Pioneering local governments are transforming food systems in their communities, showing the world that change is possible.

WIC Budget Cuts Threaten Vulnerable Families

Cuts would slash fruit and vegetable benefits for families and push eligible people onto waitlists.

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.

Revolutionizing Agrifood Systems: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Future

Read this new report to learn about the vital role of agrifood systems in addressing climate challenges and promoting prosperity.

The International Peasant Movement Is Growing

For more than 30 years, La Via Campesina has advocated for food sovereignty, environmental justice, and peasants’ rights.

Indigenous People, Western Science, and Conservation in Thailand

This community of indigenous people used science and international organizations to prove that they know what’s best for the environment.

The Battle for Delivery Workers’ Wages: Lawsuits and Legislation in NYC

NYC’s landmark decision on delivery workers’ wages has sparked intense pushback from app-based food delivery companies.

From Farm to Planet, Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems

Conversations with family farmers, retailers, food producers, journalists, chefs, and advocates serve as a reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting farmers.

Open Letter to Event Organizers: NYC Climate Week and the 78th U.N. General Assembly

Tiny but mighty, beans can help fix the future. That’s why they must be on the menu—and the agenda—at all events.

Finding Childcare is Near-Impossible in Rural Communities. Bipartisan Policies Can Fix That.

In the U.S., about three-quarters of farm families have faced childcare challenges over the past five years.

Just Announced! See the Incredible Lineup for Our Chicago Summit

Join Food Tank in Chicago as we explore strategies to empower eaters, expand food access, and create healthier food environments.

Through Urban Food Systems, We Can Transform Food Policy And Nutrition Access—Starting Right Now

More than half the world’s population resides in cities and by 2050, 70 percent of the world could live in urban areas.

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