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Jul 9, 2019

Agroecology as Innovation

Timothy Wise

On July 3, the High Level Panel of Experts of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released its much-anticipated report on agroecology in Rome. The report signals the continuing shift in emphasis in the UN agency’s approach to agricultural development.

Defining our terms: Agroecology and sustainable agriculture in the context of Rio+20

Jun 26, 2019

New UN report on agroecology for climate, food security and human rights

Shiney Varghese

The United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS) will launch its report Agroecological and other innovative approaches for sustainable agriculture and food systems that enhance food security and nutrition next week in Rome.

Scientists praise and challenge FAO on agroecology

Jun 25, 2019

Farm to Summer feeds Minnesota children

Katie Costello

School meals are an important source of nutrition for kids, even during the summer. The Summer Food Service Program provides free meals to children during the summer months, and some Minnesota schools are taking advantage of the growing season to incorporate locally grown fruits and vegetables into summer meals.

Jun 24, 2019

Market Risk Advisory Committee meeting agenda item on Climate Related Financial Risk

Dr. Steve Suppan

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Jun 17, 2019

New NAFTA limits labeling for food and workplace chemicals

Sharon Anglin Treat

With 34 chapters, 13 Annex agreements, 14 side letters and nearly 2,000 pages of text, you wouldn’t think there could be a consistent theme across the entirety of the New NAFTA, also known in the U.S. as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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