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10 Food Policy Questions We Want Answered From the 2016 Presidential Candidates
These are the 10 food policy questions that every 2016 presidential candidate needs to answer.
New Law Could Change France’s Food System for the Better
French Parliament has voted in favor of a law that could revolutionize their food system.
Eliminating Toxic Pesticides from Our Food and Environment
Beyond Pesticides is bringing pesticide policy reform to Washington, D.C.
Misguided Dietary Guidelines?
The new Dietary Guidelines disappoint nutrition experts who had hoped for sustainability recommendations.
Pilot Study Finds Diet Management at Food Banks Improves Diabetes among Low-Income Populations
A recent study determined that the targeted management of diabetes and diet among low-income populations at food banks resulted in disease improvement.
Pennsylvania-based Organization Unifies the Anti-Hunger Movement, Pushes for Policy Change
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania is a network of food banks and charitable organizations striving to strengthen the anti-hunger movement.
Dietary Guidelines Miss the Mark on Sustainability
The new Dietary Guidelines disappoint nutrition experts who had hoped for sustainability recommendations.
Agriculture as a Gateway to Poverty Alleviation
The Chicago Council of Global Affairs aims to generate discussion of global food security issues.
116 Orgs You Might Not Have Heard About, But Should Know in 2016
This year, Food Tank is featuring 116 organizations you may not have heard about, but should look out for over the new year.
Meat, Paris, and Next Steps
What was off the radar—almost taboo, even—at the Climate Talks in Paris (COP21) was the topic of meat consumption.
The Future of the Organic Movement: Organic 3.0
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements calls for a new phase of the organic movement, termed Organic 3.0.
Arabella’s 12 Good Food Policy Priorities
Arabella Advisors’ Good Food Practice released a list of 12 policy priorities for improving the food system.
STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture
STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.
35 Google+ Accounts to Follow
Food Tank has rounded up a list of 35 Google+ accounts of organizations you should follow.
Oregon Uses Schools to Move the Needle on Regional Food
Oregon’s farm to school incentive powers regional food economies.
Real, Good Food: Chef-Advocate Maria Hines Serves up More than Dinner
Chef Maria Hines is a powerhouse advocate for real, organic food. Food Tank spoke with her to find out more about her excellent work.
We Feed the Planet Puts Young Farmers in Control of Food Security
Slow Food’s We Feed the Planet Conference highlights the importance of farmer directed innovation.
Tell the Presidential Candidates to Devise a National Food Policy
Demand a National Food Policy to save farms, protect public health, and reduce inequality in the food system.
Nurturing the Growth and Resiliency of Food and Farming Systems in Wisconsin
MFAI speaks with Food Tank about their initiatives to nurture the ecological, social, and economic resiliency of food and farming systems in Wisconsin.
