Emily Payne

Journalist covering food, agriculture, health, climate, and the intersection of them all. Moved over to

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

@ElkadiNina 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

@emmajune Hi Emma! I write about the intersection of food, agriculture, and the environment. Would love to get involved!

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

“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

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

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

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

“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

[Civil Eats @CivilEats]

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

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

Such an important and well-done investigation by @sam_tabachnik @denverpost https://t.co/UR2IlBZxQH

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

“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

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

Incredible news!!!

[The Counter @TheCounter]

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

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

@AndrewLauver @marymlauver Congratulations, Andrew!!

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

"In West And Central Africa, Transformation Must Be Locally Driven" @foodtank @DaniNierenberg @CORAFNews
https://t.co/CUQFiseqBR

[CORAF @CORAFNews]

“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

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

@DaniNierenberg @foodtank @NimanRanch @WorldFoodPrize @kerri_mcclimen @ACLaPorte @ArtofEating @clintrainey @table81 @YoungFarmers @dangrigarath @GustavoArellano @foodfixco 💚💚💚

[Emily Payne @erpayne]

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[Emily Payne @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

[Leading Harvest @LeadingHarvest]

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!

[Enock Chikava @EnockChikava]

"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

[CORAF @CORAFNews]

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

[IFPRI @IFPRI]

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

[Leading Harvest @LeadingHarvest]

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