“Nowadays, if you’re not willing to adapt or change your mindset, I just don’t think you’re going to make it. I sold pesticides for 10 years...Now I am a regenerative farmer.”
Loved writing about this 4th gen. farmer's sustainability journey @foodtank: https://t.co/14ZSBQjJvc
Some say the future of San Luis Valley agriculture might depend on Coloradans eating and drinking a lot more rye.
Read my piece on @CPRNews: https://t.co/D9pCgnYjvh
“Kelp, as an ingredient and as an emerging industry, can really bring some good to the people and communities, and the oceans.” –Lia Heifetz @barnaclefoods
I wrote for @_MadAgriculture about a new industry going against the food system's status quo. 🌊 https://t.co/evpLzPtT3F
We’re taking down our paywall! 🎉
Our reporting will now be accessible to everyone. But we need your help to keep it that way. Find out how you can continue to support our work. 📰⬇️✨ https://t.co/kNSJWGDbBo
“Independent family farms are the bedrock of healthy rural economies," says Jordan Treakle @FamilyFarmCo.
But systemic low prices have forced hundreds of thousands out of business.
I wrote about U.S. farmland & ag industry consolidation for @foodtank: https://t.co/4mgC45V5an
We have some news to share: The Counter is being brought back as a vertical within @grist, a nonprofit media organization that has been on the climate beat for 25 years.
The details here: https://t.co/CjmgOyodDS
“Closing the gender gap with women’s empowerment and leadership is critical to West and Central Africa’s food system,” says Mariame Maiga of @CORAFNews. Learn how CERAAS is investing in women farmers! https://t.co/rYxFs5IErN via @erpayne
"'Local' used to be about climate change and developing strong supply chains and regional food systems. Now it’s essentially a marketing gimmick.”
https://t.co/wsIucuu8iI
Are you attending The Future of Food USA next week?
Our President & CEO Kenny Fahey will be speaking about "future-proofing our food system," and Emily Payne, Director of Brand & Comms, will be moderating two other fascinating discussions.
Come say hi in Minneapolis!
"Women are the backbone of communities and the food system at large in sub-Saharan Africa." -@DaniNierenberg & @erpayne
We need to support investments and policies that empower women. Doing so will uplift us all. Read more: https://t.co/QrOhdJp1vJ
Empowering #Women is Key to Breaking the Devastating Cycle of Poverty & Food Insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa.
@DaniNierenberg & @erpayne, thank you for this excellent coverage! #LabourDay
Empowering #women in agriculture has many benefits, yet agricultural advisory services are biased toward men. A study in #Uganda shows that targeting women with information improves their knowledge, decision-making, and yields. #WomenInAg#GenderEquality
➡️https://t.co/eV46Ia945x
We are thrilled to introduce Leading Harvest’s Director of Brand & Communications, @erpayne. Emily joins Leading Harvest with deep experience as a freelance journalist at the intersection of food, agriculture, and sustainability.
Read more here: https://t.co/hKqKCf58LR