Hardline U.S. Stance Ignores Non-GM Corn Opportunity for U.S. Farmers

U.S. farmers could be better served if leaders supported a smooth transition for those affected by Mexico’s corn policies.

Op-Ed | California Crate-Free Law Offers Hog Farmers Economic Opportunity

Both Prop 12 and Question 3 passed with sweeping voter support, indicating approval for better animal welfare practices.

We Can’t Achieve Food Justice if We Don’t Prioritize Soil Health

There’s so much that each of us can do to build a stronger foundation for the world’s food and agriculture systems.

‘We’re Finally Winning:’ One Fair Wage’s Fight to End Subminimum Wages Is Gaining Momentum

One Fair Wage is celebrating victories across the United States as they fight to raise wages and end the subminimum wage.

From Policies to Action: Charting Progress in the Fight Against Global Food Loss and Waste

Exciting progress around food loss and waste has already been made. Strategic policies can help countries do even more.

Op-Ed | Look to Local Food Policies for Climate Hope

Pioneering local governments are transforming food systems in their communities, showing the world that change is possible.

WIC Budget Cuts Threaten Vulnerable Families

Cuts would slash fruit and vegetable benefits for families and push eligible people onto waitlists.

18 Eye-Opening Food Systems Documentaries to Watch

Dive deep into the global food scene with this list of compelling films and docuseries. These 18 documentaries unpack everything from the struggles of small-scale farmers to the incredible work of activists advocating for a more sustainable food future. Whether…

From Farm to Planet, Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems

Conversations with family farmers, retailers, food producers, journalists, chefs, and advocates serve as a reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting farmers.

Op-Ed: Free School Meals Are Here to Stay in Massachusetts. Who’s Next?

Massachusetts is the 8th U.S. state to provide free school meals, a solution to end child hunger.

Finding Childcare is Near-Impossible in Rural Communities. Bipartisan Policies Can Fix That.

In the U.S., about three-quarters of farm families have faced childcare challenges over the past five years.

Through Urban Food Systems, We Can Transform Food Policy And Nutrition Access—Starting Right Now

More than half the world’s population resides in cities and by 2050, 70 percent of the world could live in urban areas.

1 in 14 Seniors Faces Food Insecurity. We Need to Step Up Our Efforts to Help Them

What if it were possible for country’s elders to simply call grocery stores to place orders that could then be delivered?

Finding the Humanity in Legislation: Unpacking the 2023 Farm Bill

The next Farm Bill is likely to be the most expensive one in U.S. history. What can we expect?

What’s Happening with the Next Farm Bill?

The Farm Bill, which is rewritten and renewed every five years, governs agricultural and food programs in the United States, but its impacts are global.

USDA Organic Livestock Standards Set to Improve Animal Welfare and Public Health

The proposed rule has the potential to increase animal welfare for livestock raised in the United States.

Lifting the Cap Is Just the Start: Transforming Policies for Street Food Vendors in NYC

The Street Vendor Project is empowering and protecting New York City’s street vendors, ensuring their voices are heard, and fighting for a fairer system.

Cultivating Resilient Farms and Communities: How Practical Farmers of Iowa Is Diversifying the Agricultural Landscape

Practical Farmers of Iowa is working to build resilient farms and communities by diversifying the state’s agriculture landscape.

What We Eat Drives Forest Destruction Around The World—New Deforestation Laws Could Change That

Policymakers in the EU and U.S. are looking to curb illegal deforestation driven by demand for cheap beef, cocoa, and soy.

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