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.
White House Seeking New Commitments to End Hunger and Improve Health by 2030
The White House is seeking new commitments from stakeholders across food and agriculture systems to support the implementation of the National Strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases.
Empowering Food Sheroes to Heal Communities: WANDA’s Mission to Achieve Nutrition Equity
WANDA is uplifting the voices of Black women in food as they work to transform and heal their communities.
New Welsh Agriculture Bill May Boost Sustainable Production
A Sustainable Land Management policy will pay farmers for protecting the environment while boosting food security and preserving Welsh culture.
In the Face of Setbacks, the Anti-Hunger Movement Presses On
“I believe that no one wants children to go hungry. Nobody wants families to go hungry,” says Rev. Eugene Cho. “Nobody wants farmers in urban and rural contexts to go hungry.”
Looming Cuts to SNAP by New Congress
Some SNAP recipients are expected to see their benefits fall from US$281 to US$23 per month.
Collective Action for Brazil’s Food Delivery Worker Rights
Without adequate protections, the health and wellbeing of food delivery workers in Brazil are at stake.
Facilitating Equitable Farmland Access
Individuals and communities are working to transform relationships to land and address systemic barriers to farmland access and management.
What’s in Your Manifesto for Disrupting Global Food Politics?
From investing in women and youth to recognizing the true value of food, these five actions can help us save ourselves, our food systems, and the world.
No Reason for Alarm over Mexico’s GM-Corn Ban
U.S. farmers already grow non-GM corn and according to reports, many can and would produce it for Mexico if given time to prepare.
A Look at Food Tank’s 2023 Strategies: Meeting the Momentum of the Food Movement
Food Tank’s 2023 strategy continues to build on our core philosophy, filling critical gaps in seven issue areas not yet adequately addressed by the food movement.
Congress Passes the Food Donation Improvement Act
The Food Donation Improvement Act will make it easier for food businesses to donate healthy, safe surplus food to those in need.
What Will Be the Legacy of Today’s Young Farmer Advocates?
Young farmer are advocating for changes that will allow them to develop resilient regional food systems that benefit people and the land.
New Report Calls for Advancing Equity in Agriculture for the 2023 Farm Bill
With the upcoming Farm Bill, policymakers have the opportunity to support historically underrepresented farmers and ranchers.
The New Publication Putting Eyes on Food and Agriculture Policy
Food Fix is breaking down U.S. food and agriculture policy for general readers and policy insiders, alike.
From Farm to Kitchen: Solutions to Address the “Low Hanging Fruit” of Food Loss and Waste
Everyone has a role to play in addressing food loss and waste, say experts at the U.N. Climate Change Conference.
