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10 Certification Agencies Creating a More Sustainable Food System
Labeling language is confusing and it’s hard to recognize logos on packaging. Check out this article to learn how to make more informed consumer decisions.
In Memory of Sesele Sokotela: A Pioneer for Food Security In Zambia
Dr. William Burke remembers Sesele Sokotela, a scientist who was devoted to improving food security in Zambia.
Money Talks, Muffling Dissenters
Public scientists legitimizing industry perspectives, intimidating dissenters.
Dirty Money, Dirty Science
The recent New York Times expose of Big Ag money corrupting research is just the tip of the iceberg.
Technocrats, the “Berkeley Mafia,” and Stanford: Shifting the Conversation on Food Policy
Stanford’s Walter Falcon shows how academic research and policy-relevant work can be quite compatible and result in a transformative policy impact.
Harvesting the Research: Agricultural Intensification Threatens Soil Biodiversity
Dr. Maria A. Tsiafouli discusses the importance of preserving soil biodiversity.
Farmers Can Achieve High Yields While Lowering Environmental Footprint
Ecological intensification of agriculture allows farmers to achieve high yields from limited land without degrading the natural environment.
James Beard Foundation Announces Sixth Annual Conference
The James Beard Foundation announces its sixth annual conference: Rethinking the Future of Food.