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Speculation Contributed to Global Food Crisis
Ideas for the Next Administration
Sustainable Ag vs. Unregulated Markets
New Guide on Sludge Use in Food Production
A New Era for Agriculture?An international assessment finds the world needs more small farms and greater diversification to cope with hunger and climate change. IATP's Steve Suppan was a lead author for the policy options chapter of this groundbreaking report.
High Agriculture Prices and Rural Development
New Vision for Trade in the U.S.Over 50 members of Congress have endorsed a new vision for trade that includes a review of existing agreements and principles to guide future trade deals, including support for family farmers in all countries.
My Alternative Farming Experience in America
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Excessive speculation in agriculture commodity markets has played a major role in the rise and fall of global food prices, finds a new IATP report.
IATP offers ideas for the Obama administration on how to rejoin the global community and build a fair food and farm system through our work with the Progressive Ideas Network and the Backbone Campaign.
When the prices for agriculture commodities skyrocket, long-term issues of sustainability are lost. IATP's Mark Muller explains why green farming and market volatility don't mix.
Consumers should choose foods produced without sludge and avoid sludge-based fertilizers in home gardens, finds a new consumer guide by IATP. The guide explains how chemicals found in sewage sludge enter the food chain.
Global institutions should take steps to support agriculture and address price volatility, finds a new paper by IATP's Anne Laure Constantin.
Chinese graduate student Shi Yan has spent the summer working on a small Minnesota farm and blogging about the experience. Check out this unique perspective on community supported agriculture in the U.S.
The 2008 Farm Bill continues a path of deregulation that has increased market volatility to the benefit of global food companies. IATP comments on the Farm Bill conference agreement of May 13.
A new study by IATP finds that forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy.
A new report by IATP's Steve Suppan finds that the Bush administration's proposed import food safety system prioritizes trade over public health.
Farm groups from around the country, including IATP, have written Senate leaders asking for protections against dubious patent infringement lawsuits filed by biotech companies.
When Monsanto announced in 2004 its halt research on genetically engineered wheat, it was the end of a long struggle with U.S. and Canadian farm groups.
Global Dialogue
IATP's Global Dialogue Project is a partnership that focuses on alternatives for U.S. and EU agricultural, food and energy policy.
Global Food Challenge
IATP explains the policies that have caused the food crisis and the solutions we need.
Green Chemistry
The Green Chemistry revolution is making safer products and protecting human health and the environment.
NAFTA
NAFTA leaves a huge footprint on the U.S. and the world. As Washington gears up for the debate, IATP analyzes what's at stake.
Water
From ethanol to privatization, water is a hot issue in trade and agriculture worldwide. Trade Observatory has document and headline collections dedicated to water issues.
Think Forward
by IATP staff
Profiles of over 90 agribusiness companies, including their products, management, corporate geneaology and profit margins.
IATP's podcast on fair trade, resilient rural communities, safe food and a healthy environment.
September 25 podcast MP3
July 24 podcast MP3
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