“How can we make food policy more relevant to politicians?” Interview with Oregon’s Alexis Taylor

Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Alexis Taylor, discusses the importance of youth in the food system, how individuals can help shape food policy, and her ties to agriculture and farming.

Ecotrust Vice President Amanda Oborne on Food System Reform

Ecotrust Vice President Amanda Oborne sat down with Food Tank to talk about building a better food system through policy and innovation.

New Australian Alliance Building Farmers Markets

The Farmers Market Alliance of New South Wales, Australia, is working to protect the reputation and integrity of Australian farmers markets and support local farmers and artisan producers.

Nancy Tosta: Food Connects Us to Our Health

Nancy Tosta, a Board Member of Tilth Alliance, encourages everyone to seek out local produce and the need to connect our food to our health.

Sustainable Soil Initiatives Making an Impact

Soils are the foundation for sustainable agricultural development and a key component of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. These innovative soil initiatives are leading the way in sustainable soil management.

Lynsi Burton: On Writing, Food Policy, and a Meat-Free Lifestyle

Lynsi Burton opens up about a meat-free lifestyle, food waste, and food policies that can help build a better food system.

Jeremiah Lowery: “Food Insecurity Was a Recurring Theme in my Life”

Highlighting personal experience, Lowery encourages an intersectional approach to food policy and understanding of current food issues in the D.C. area.

Nutrition and Health 101: Belgium’s Inverted Food Pyramid Model

Belgium has adopted a new inverted nutritional triangle model that focuses on the impact of food on health and prioritizes plant-based food products over processed meat and high-calorie diet. The model was developed by Flemish Institute for Healthy Living.

More Investment in Small-Scale Agriculture Needed

A new report by international network More and Better provides an overview of global investments in agriculture, stating that more investment in sustainable small-scale agriculture in needed.

How Tucson’s Edible Biodiversity is Increasing Food Security

A new study by the University of Arizona Center for Regional Food Studies reveals that Tucson, Arizona, in one of the top U.S. cities and an international leader in conserving and providing access to food biodiversity.

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