Publication archives

Jun 19, 2015

It’s Never Been about Trade

by
Juliette Majot
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.
Jun 16, 2015

IATP Rural Climate Dialogue wins Award

by
Tara Ritter
The partnership between IATP, the Jefferson Center, and the City of Morris won an Environmental Initiative Award.
IATP Rural Climate Dialogue wins Award
Jun 16, 2015

Farm to Institutions: A Producer Perspective

by
Pete Huff
Institutions purchasing and serving regionally produced food has gained momentum in recent years, largely driven by the exponentially successful farm to school movement.
Farm to Institutions: A Producer Perspective
Jun 16, 2015

Building Minnesota’s Farm to Institution Markets

by
Pete Huff
Overview
Jun 11, 2015

A Game of Chicken

by
Dale Wiehoff
Last week the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that India is unfairly preventing the import of poultry and eggs from the U.S.  India instituted the ban against U.S.
A Game of Chicken
Jun 8, 2015

Climate Change - What's Trade got to do with it?

by
Patrick Tsai
In December, the world’s leaders will meet for two separate important global meetings. The global climate talks in Paris aim to chart a course for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The World Trade Organization ministerial in Kenya will advance global trade rules.
Climate Change - What's Trade got to do with it?
Jun 8, 2015

Will Obama get Fast Track?

by
Karen Hansen-Kuhn
The congressional vote on Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) has entered into a period of what appear to be rather convoluted twists and turns.
Jun 5, 2015

Trade policy removal of regulatory “irritants”

“The [U.S.] economy is not working for those who depend on paychecks to make a living, that is to say, almost everyone.”1 New York Times editorial: November 7, 2014