Explore this week’s top headlines on food policy, global aid, climate action, and more.
Policy and Organizing
The First 100 Days: How Trump and Vance Have Changed Food, Agriculture, Health, and Climate
From funding cuts to tariffs, here’s how the Trump-Vance administration is reshaping food, health, and the environment—one decision at a time.
These Farm Workers Are Calling for a Boycott—Until Their Union Is Recognized
Failure to recognize the union, unreasonable quotas, and mistreatment of employees are among the reasons farm workers are calling for a boycott.
The Fight for the Healthy Incentives Program in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program, which provides extra money for food assistance recipients to purchase fresh produce from local farmers, faces budget cuts. Food justice advocates are fighting to keep the program afloat.
Your Field Guide to Building Hope and Community Strength in Today’s World
We owe it to ourselves, our communities, and the next generations to push back against that destructive fear and strengthen our sense of hope.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Rising Egg Prices, Farmer Wellness, and Global Aid Reversals
Egg prices are soaring, food aid is shifting, and Frank Bruni has a message of hope for graduates—here’s what happened this week.
Improving Access to Healthy Diets Is ‘Clearly Actionable’
Roughly one third of people in the world still can’t access a healthy diet, but there are solutions.
Expanding the Table: How Regional Food Systems Planning Can Drive Lasting Change
Dane County is putting people at the heart of regional food systems to ensure food is a right for all.
New Food is Medicine Network Aims to Transform Healthcare
A new national network is working to make food a standard part of healthcare, tackling chronic disease and improving patient outcomes through nutrition.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: What Tariffs Mean for Farmers, a Nutritionist’s Thoughts on MAHA, and the Strengthening of Indigenous Foodways
Catch up on food systems news from the last week and read about the latest updates on the trade war, what staffing cuts at FDA mean for public health, and a nutritionist’s thoughts on MAHA.
Mexico Amends Constitution to Prohibit GM Corn Seeds
Mexico has officially banned GM corn seeds, strengthening protections for biodiversity, food sovereignty, and public health.
American Farmland Trust Launches Emergency Resilience Grant for Farmers
The Brighter Future Fund aims to raise US$2 million to support farmers affected by the federal funding freeze.
Colorado Water Plan Boosted with Prop JJ Funding
Additional funds support conservation efforts to protect agriculture, rivers, and communities.
21 New Books to Inspire the Movement for Sustainable Food Systems
These 21 books dig deep into the complexities of food, farming, and climate—offering insights for a better future.
The Ripple Effects of Federal Grant Freezes: Small Business Owners Share Their Stories
For small business owners, the impact of federal grant freezes could be devastating.
Op-Ed | Don’t Bite the Hand that Feeds You: Why the Food Movement Should Fight for Undocumented Communities
The U.S. food system, from farms to processing to grocery and restaurant work, depends on undocumented workers.
USDA, FDA Seek Information on Importance of Standardized Food Date Labeling
A new toolkit is helping eaters voice their support for standardized food date labels.
Over US$489 Million Worth of Food Assistance Stalled Due to USAID Freeze
Nearly 500 million dollars of food is stuck in transit due to the U.S. foreign aid freeze.
U.S. Policy Changes Will Have Consequences for Food Systems Globally
The new administration is already reshaping global food systems, affecting humanitarian aid, public health, and global peace.
A New Fellowship Is Helping Journalists Navigate the Complexity of Food Systems
At a time when news organizations are under attack, the Center for a Livable Future is preparing the next generation of journalists.