Publication archives

Jul 9, 2019

Agroecology as Innovation

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 28, 2019

We need to tame Wall Street and Big Ag to empower carbon farmers

by
Ben Lilliston
Also posted at the Roosevelt Institute
Healthy soil
Jun 26, 2019

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

by
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

New Zealand Zero Carbon Act targets big dairy farming

by
Ben Lilliston
New Zealand's proposed Zero Carbon Act would be one of the first globally to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions targets for agriculture, including dairy production.
Dairy cows
Jun 25, 2019

Farm to Summer feeds Minnesota children

by
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.
Farm to Summer logo
Jun 24, 2019

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

by
Dr. Steve Suppan
Download the PDF here
Jun 19, 2019

[WATCH] Minnesota Farm to Summer

by
IATP
School districts across Minnesota are working with local farmers to bring fresh, local produce to students during the growing season.
Katie Farm to Summer
Jun 17, 2019

New NAFTA limits labeling for food and workplace chemicals

by
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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