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Food system scholars and scientists pen second letter to FAO Director-General supporting agroecology

On June 24, more than 40 scholars and scientists of agriculture and food systems sent the Director-General (DG) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) a second open letter, calling for the FAO to acknowledge and build on the historic, civil-socie

Scientists’ Open Letter to FAO Director General Graziano da Silva, in Support of the February 2015 Declaration of the International Forum for Agroecology

24 June 2015 Dear Director General da Silva,

Spring time in Europe for Climate Smart Agriculture

The hazy term “Climate Smart Agriculture” (CSA) came into sharper focus this month after a series of high-level intergovernmental meetings that prioritized corporate-led solutions.

Corporate ROI on Fast Track

When fast track trade authority squeezed through the House of Representatives last week by 10 votes, big corporate donors breathed a sigh of relief. They had heavily invested in political donations and K Street lobbying power to advance their trade agenda—and expected a return on investment.

WEBINAR: Rural Climate Dialogues - Itasca County, Minnesota

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Rural Climate Dialogue slides from webinar 6-22-2015

It’s Never Been about Trade

Fast Track approval of highly secretive trade agreements that will threaten local food procurement programs across the U.S. and give corporations the standing to sue governments for lost profits passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a slim margin of ten votes yesterday.

IATP Rural Climate Dialogue wins Award

The partnership between IATP, the Jefferson Center, and the City of Morris won an Environmental Initiative Award.

Farm to Institutions: A Producer Perspective

Institutions purchasing and serving regionally produced food has gained momentum in recent years, largely driven by the exponentially successful farm to school movement.

WEBINAR: Building Minnesota's Farm to Institution Markets: The Producer Perspective

June 25th, 2015

This webinar will review the findings of a recently completed survey of Minnesota producers on current and potential farm to institution markets (e.g. K-12 schools, hospitals, etc.) in Minnesota and the surrounding region. The findings of the survey identify key challenges and opportunities for producers to expand engagement in such markets, including an understanding of the types of practices and resources needed for economically sustainable participation. Presenters from the collaborating organizations—the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), the Sustainable Farmi