TPP and your plate, taking on “big soda” and changing “big food”
Good morning … another busy week off to a start! We’ve selected some articles you may have missed that are worth a read. In no particular order: The Trans-Pacific Partnership and …
TPP and your plate, taking on “big soda” and changing “big food”
Good morning … another busy week off to a start! We’ve selected some articles you may have missed that are worth a read. In no particular order: The Trans-Pacific Partnership and …
“Doomsday” seed vault opened, women farmers at Food for Tomorrow and more
Hope you’re having a good day. Here are some key things we don’t want you to miss. Sustainability: The “doomsday” seed vault in Svalbard, Norway has been opened to …
What food system fixes Americans want to see; big events – join the conversation
Hope you’re having a great day! Here’s a brief round up of news we thought was important and interesting. Today’s space is mostly devoted to two events; information about those is …
Sustainability vs. science in dietary guidelines?
ICYMI, California becomes the first state to restrict antibiotic use in livestock. In recent days, California’s governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a host of progressive bills, including legislation ensuring the right-to-die, …
Sustainability goal nixed, school lunches, disparities, innovations, dorm food, watercolors and more
New dietary guidelines won’t include sustainability goal. Background: The nation’s Dietary Guidelines are set to be revised this year. A panel of scientific experts (the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee – DGAC) advising the …
U.S. farms becoming less diverse, meat of the matter, soda losing and more
Shorter wrap today. I’ve been on the road to New England, where I visited some gardens, gave a talk and ended up at a New Hampshire Farm. I hope you’ll …
What would a government shutdown mean for U.S. agriculture? This blog post from the National Sustainable Agriculture Council (NSAC) discusses the very real impacts. NSAC “is an alliance of …
To market we go, op-eds: art & animal welfare, #foodwaste, oyster wars and CA’s changing landscape
To market we go. Public food markets have been a central part of American life in the past. In recent years they’ve enjoyed a resurgence, fueled by consumer interest in …
Public perception matters in the research enterprise, some surprising history, school lunches
Public perception matters in the research enterprise. Some surprising history. Back to school…and school lunches are in the news. Are scientists who collaborate with industry tainted? Last weekend’s New York …
Good morning! Rice stories. Rice is one of the world’s most important crops. It’s grown all over the world, from California to China. Three pieces for you to read today. …