A new book by former civil servant Nicholas Enrich offers an insider’s account of the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)—and the steps he took to speak out against the destruction. During the early months of the…
What the House Farm Bill Means for SNAP, Pesticides, and U.S. Food Policy
The U.S. hasn’t seen a new Farm Bill since 2018, but is the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 taking the country’s food and agriculture systems in the right direction?
One Year On: How Trump and Vance Have Changed Food, Agriculture, Health, and Climate
Follow the policies, trace the impacts, and see how food and agriculture systems are being reshaped in real time.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: NY Acts on GRAS Loophole, Green Roofs Offer Climate Solutions, Bolivia’s Farmers Protect their Future
This week, NY is acting to tackle the GRAS loophole, research reveals the promise of green roofs, and Bolivia’s farmers are standing up to the gold mining industry to protect their future.
Shaping U.S. Leadership on Global Food Security Amid Political Shifts
At a time when the U.S. seems to be retreating from the global stage, the Food Security Leadership Council wants to strengthen international relationships to build a food secure world.
Immigrant Workers Need Us to Recognize Their Humanity, Not Just Their Labor
Immigrant workers fuel the U.S. food system, but harmful policies put their livelihoods, dignity, and humanity at risk.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: CDC Vaccine Committee Layoffs, Diet-Related NCDs in Kenya, and Deforestation Progress in the Amazon
From Kenya to the Amazon to Bethesda, this week’s stories reveal big shifts in food, health, and climate action.
When it Comes to Food Safety, We’re All Responsible for One Another
Foodborne illnesses affect around 1 in 10 eaters every year.
‘Hungrier, Poorer, And Sicker’: The Cost of the House Budget Bill
The Bill represents the largest cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in history.
MAHA Commission Releases Report on Childhood Chronic Illness
A new report from Trump’s MAHA Commission says kids are sicker than ever—and blames UPFs, toxins, and too many meds. Critics say it’s missing key facts.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Aid Cuts, COP30 Momentum, and Bailouts for Farmers
Explore this week’s top headlines on food policy, global aid, climate action, and more.
The First 100 Days: How Trump and Vance Have Changed Food, Agriculture, Health, and Climate
From funding cuts to tariffs, here’s how the Trump-Vance administration is reshaping food, health, and the environment—one decision at a time.
Op-Ed | Why Gender Equality Is the Key to Healthy Diets for Everyone
Changing norms and creating fair policies can lead to meaningful improvements in women’s economic participation and leadership.
Improving Access to Healthy Diets Is ‘Clearly Actionable’
Roughly one third of people in the world still can’t access a healthy diet, but there are solutions.
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.
Fair Wages, Safe Conditions: Expanding Farm Worker Protections through the Fair Food Program
The Fair Food Program is ensuring accountability and protecting farm workers. Some companies still refuse to sign on.
U.S. Policy Changes Will Have Consequences for Food Systems Globally
The new administration is already reshaping global food systems, affecting humanitarian aid, public health, and global peace.
A New Fellowship Is Helping Journalists Navigate the Complexity of Food Systems
At a time when news organizations are under attack, the Center for a Livable Future is preparing the next generation of journalists.
Global Food Security at Risk as U.S. Freezes Foreign Aid Programs
The U.S. foreign aid freeze is sowing confusion and disrupting vital food security and health programs, putting millions at risk worldwide.
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.