Publication archives

Feb 27, 2024

First steps toward an agroecological transition in U.S. agricultural policy

Karen Hansen-Kuhn

This article is part of a series highlighting work around the world to build agroecological practices, science and movements. Agroecology has emerged as a set of practices based on principles that guide how to produce food sustainably, as well as how to manage the social relationships that govern food production, p

Feb 26, 2024

CFTC’s high stakes bet: guidance and legitimacy for voluntary carbon markets

Dr. Steve Suppan

The scale of the pressure to get the rules right for carbon markets is reflected in this January 2023 headline: “Carbon offset market could reach $1 trillion with right rules.”

Feb 26, 2024

IATP Comment to the CFTC on Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts

Dr. Steve Suppan

IATP sent the following comment to secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on February 16, 2024.

Feb 23, 2024

Public stocks at the WTO

Calvin Manduna

Sophia Murphy

Making sense of food security and agriculture negotiations at MC13

Feb 15, 2024

IATP Comment to the California Air Resources Board on the Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Ben Lilliston

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed amendments to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). IATP is a 38-year-old, non-profit organization with headquarters in Minnesota that works nationally and internationally for fair and sustainable food and trade systems.

Feb 15, 2024

Farm to Early Care in Minnesota: Connecting our Littlest Eaters with Fresh Local Foods

Erin McKee VanSlooten

Nora Shields-Cutler

Farm to Early Care initiatives connect young children with nutritious, locally grown foods and support farmers in their communities.

Feb 6, 2024

[Watch] Introduction to the MinneAg Network

Erin McKee VanSlooten

The MinneAg Network is a project of IATP, co-led with the Land Stewardship Project, MN 350 and the Minnesota Farmers Union, that brings together organizations from around Minnesota to champion nonpartisan food and farm policy solutions that protect communities, farmers and the climate. In this video, IATP's Erin McKee introduces the network and its priorities for the 2024 Minnesota legislative session.