I am *especially* excited for this session at #GFC2023 — great line-up to talk about where the rubber meets the road, when innovations exit the lab and make their way into the real world.
Today's NYT feature story on America running out of groundwater explains where most of the water goes -- to farming corn, soy, alfalfa, cotton, and sorghum. But nowhere do the authors explain *why* those crops are farmed: livestock feed. 1/ https://t.co/H8A7BqFWCE
🔥“The potential rewards of prioritizing investment in alt-protein R&D are clear. By creating a nutritious food system that mitigates global threats and enhances U.S. strategic competitiveness, alt-proteins can help shape a safer and more sustainable future.” @CSIS @CSISFood 1/3
This article is from December, but it is still boggling my mind. "The federal government has called on the seven Western states that rely on Colorado River water to cut usage by 2 to 4 million acre-feet — up to a third of the river’s annual average flow" https://t.co/VhpvDvKakD
Sixty percent of global food production occurs in just five countries: China, the United States, India, Brazil, and Argentina https://t.co/pV6bPLCReF via @McKinsey_MGI
This #GivingTuesday, give to GFI to transform the food system into one that is better for all. Every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar from a pool of $50,000! Donate → https://t.co/7mGSz3NtJd
"What looks like poor choices is often someone trying their best to use willpower to go against their environment."
A Tiny Thought worth reading in @farnamstreet newsletter this week
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What are the applications of mung bean and yellow peas in #plantbased foods? Join us on November 17th for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Miek Schlangen of @WUR will explore the functional properties of these ingredients. Sign up 👉 https://t.co/nBI6ZPZVRt
Are you an #altprotein scientist looking for collaborators? A student trying to break into the field? Join our virtual #networking sessions on November 8th to share ideas and grow your network. Registration links are in the comments! 👇
Welcome to Vox’s inaugural #FuturePerfect50 list.
The people we’ve highlighted embody the question Future Perfect asks every day: How do we make the future a better place for everyone? https://t.co/lRtpV011vy
Come join my teammates and me at the Good Food Institute. Hiring now for an Associate Director to oversee our grants program and network with funders in the federal government. https://t.co/FgLEBON4u5
Want to know what @goodfoodinst has been up to this year? I'm thrilled to share our 2022 mid-year impact report, chock full of stories highlighting our journey toward a brighter food future—all fueled by GFI’s global community of supporters! https://t.co/AqbvriaqlC
Are you interested in working in #alternativeprotein? Join us tomorrow to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing field. Register: https://t.co/776epAZ4l4