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@mwbloem shared
On May 7, 2021
RT @NEXUSPlatform: #SaveTheDate @FoodTank, @IFAD and @futureoffoodorg host a series of panel discussions on how to transform the world's #FoodSystems. This event will explore agroecological and regenerative solutions for stronger communities. 📅 May 19 🕔 5pm CEST 👉 https://t.co/hFskEkVUbu https://t.co/X0egjnnnUL
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Panel // Agroecological and Regenerative Solutions for Stronger Communities

Panel // Agroecological and Regenerative Solutions for Stronger Communities

Among the invited speakers are Helena Leurent (Director General of Consumers International), Denisa Livingston (food justice organizer of the Diné Community Advocacy Alliance / …

@FarmAid shared
On May 11, 2021
"In 1910, farmers earned 40 cents for every dollar in sales. Today, they only earn a penny from each dollar, the result of a drastic consolidation of farm ownership centered on a few big commodity crops such as corn and soy." https://t.co/jszBKsGn1v
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Why Ken Meter Is on a Mission to Build Community Food Webs

Why Ken Meter Is on a Mission to Build Community Food Webs

Industrial farming drained wealth from rural America. In his new book, Meter says community food systems can repair the damage.

@guardianeco shared
On May 8, 2021
If we want to save the planet, the future of food is insects https://t.co/gebDD0r3S4
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If we want to save the planet, the future of food is insects

If we want to save the planet, the future of food is insects

Fried crickets on the school menu, milk made from fly larvae and mealworm bolognese for dinner? These are the environmentally friendly meals we can look forward to. Bon appetit!

@foodtank shared
On May 6, 2021
RT @FoodSystems: #SaveTheDate | On May 19, @FoodTank, @IFAD, and @futureoffoodorg will host a conversation exploring agroecological and regenerative solutions for stronger communities. | 5pm CEST. Register 🔽 https://t.co/pSHbrhdRtu
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Agroecological and Regenerative Solutions for Stronger Communities – UN Food Systems Champions Network Panel Series

Agroecological and Regenerative Solutions for Stronger Communities – UN Food Systems Champions Network Panel Series

Food Tank is partnering with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food to bring an exciting series of panel discussions about ...

@Treehugger shared
On May 11, 2021
With a little help from plant-based proteins, regenerative farms and electric cars, this catering giant aims rot reach #netzero: https://t.co/OjDSNDVaoL https://t.co/6ywQKxATbe
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A Catering Giant Aims for Net-Zero

A Catering Giant Aims for Net-Zero

UK- and Ireland-based catering giant Compass Group released a comprehensive plan for going net-zero.

@AgFunder shared
On May 11, 2021
Is sustainability reporting ready for its Xero moment? https://t.co/7XzM2bvafa
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Is sustainability reporting ready for its Xero moment?

Is sustainability reporting ready for its Xero moment?

FLINTpro has been built in Australia to help the ag industry and government understand what they need to report to improve their land management practices.

@annalappe shared
On May 7, 2021
RT @jasondovemark: The fiery @annalappe brings the sizzle in this opinion about the burger uproar "Portraying these kinds of actions as partisan politics is a strategic means of sidelining their seriousness, and silencing those who are uplifting the science." https://t.co/LEXl9EpJff
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What’s the Latest Beef With Beef?

What’s the Latest Beef With Beef?

What Biden’s burger boondoggle tells us about partisan politics and spin-doctoring

@SusFoodTrust shared
On May 10, 2021
RT @wickedleeksmag: Prince Charles hopes for 'landmark' climate talks at #COP26 and backs plans to simplify how farm sustainability is measured, unveiled by @SusFoodTrust. News: https://t.co/kFncULxpYM
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Prince Charles hopes for ‘landmark’ climate talks

Prince Charles hopes for ‘landmark’ climate talks

Royal told sustainable food event of his hopes for COP26 while also backing calls for a harmonised sustainability framework to cut certification workload for farmers.