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.
With 80+ Speakers, Join Us in Bringing Food to the Forefront of Big Conversations at SXSW
Food Tank’s “All Things Food” Summit at SXSW will feature fireside chats, expert panels, interactive chef-curated tastings, music performances, and film screenings.
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.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
“If you like a McDonald’s cheeseburger or Diet Coke, which my boss loves, you should be able to get them. If you want to eat Hostess Twinkies, you should be able to do that. But you should know what the impacts are on your family and on your health.”
Brooke Rollins Testifies Before Senate Ag Committee
Brooke Rollins addressed key food and farming issues including SNAP and immigration in her testimony before the Senate Agriculture Commitee.
Will this Be the Year We Truly Rethink the Rules of the Food System?
There is a lot to be optimistic about this year, and it’s possible to have food and agriculture systems that prioritize justice, care, nourishment, deliciousness, and health.
The Future of The Food System Depends On You!
Food Tank has set ambitious goals in 2025 to make our food and agriculture systems more nourishing, equitable, and resilient.
Investor Coalition Advocates for Food Policy Transformation
The Food Foundation’s coalition is leveraging the influence of investors to build a healthier and more sustainable food system.
Op-Ed | Reimagining Food as a Path to Health and Equity
Addressing America’s health crisis requires us to rethink our entire approach to food. Seeing food as medicine opens the door to addressing the root causes of these challenges.
New Food Waste Legislative Tracker Launched for U.S. Bills
The Food Waste Legislative Tracker enables users to easily track and engage with food waste legislation across the United States.
California Bans ‘Sell By’ Dates to Simplify Labels and Cut Food Waste
Find out how California’s ban on “sell by” dates could reshape food labeling and help reduce food waste.
Bipartisan Bill Proposes Tax Benefits for Investments in Innovative AgTech
The Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act aims to create a tax credit for investments in innovative agricultural technologies.
Climate Label Legislation Could Empower Eaters to Make Eco-Friendly Food Choices
The Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act would offer eaters insight into the climate impact of their diet.
Op-Ed | Feeding the Crisis: Agricultural Subsidies and the Rise of Ultra-Processed Diets
The U.S. government is spending billions of dollars in subsidies to make the unhealthy choice the cheapest choice.
The Momentum to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in the U.S. Is Growing
The U.S. has made “so much progress” around the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, says Catherine Oakar, Special Assistant to the President for Community Public Health and Disparities.
Examining Corporate Influence Over Food and Farm Bill
The Union of Concerned Scientists confirm in recent report that agribusiness is trying to influence food and farming policy through lobbying and campaign donations.
To Change Our Food Systems ‘We Need The Political Will.’
This country making important progress in some policy areas, while other aspects of the food system remain tricky to transform. That’s why we all have to roll up our sleeves and get to work, bringing a better food system to life.
Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy to Cut Food Waste and Boost Recycling, with Agency Collaboration
The Biden-Harris Administration, with the support of government agencies, released a strategy to halve food waste by 2030, boost recycling, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Native Farm Bill Coalition Advocates for Priorities in Farm Bill
The Native Farm Bill Coalition emphasizes equitable and accessible USDA resources as a key priority in the upcoming Farm Bill.
Let’s Make 2024 the Year of Food is Medicine!
Successful food is medicine programs must be based in meaningful partnerships, building bridges across sectors, and centering community expertise.
