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@DaniNierenberg shared
On Jul 16, 2021
RT @foodtank: "It is no secret that women are the majority of farmers," @DaniNierenberg said. "Unfortunately, women are discriminated against and do not have access to the same resources male farmers have, including access to land, banking and financial services.” https://t.co/28JKQhHYuf
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The Future of Food is in Our Hands

The Future of Food is in Our Hands

With its political and economic clout, the G20 should lead in delivering sustainable food systems as the world grapples with rising hunger, malnutrition and inequality. That was the ...

@SusFoodTrust shared
On Jul 22, 2021
In chapter 6 of the #NationalFoodStrategy, entitled Exposing the Invisibility of Nature, @HenryDimbleby recommends the use of the #GlobalFarmMetric to measure on-farm sustainability in a consistent way across the globe, and make Nature visible: https://t.co/7zh2TWFgnE
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The power to expose the invisibility of Nature: What else can the Global Farm Metric do?

The power to expose the invisibility of Nature: What else can the Global Farm Metric do?

The power to expose the invisibility of Nature: What else can the Global Farm Metric do?

@AgFunder shared
On Jul 21, 2021
BREAKING: Shiok Meats adds Asian food industry giants to cap table in latest funding round https://t.co/lyvaqYIUnc
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BREAKING: Shiok Meats adds Asian food industry giants to cap table in latest funding round

BREAKING: Shiok Meats adds Asian food industry giants to cap table in latest funding round

Shiok Meats is planning to open a production facility in its native Singapore by 2023 to cultivate cell-based shrimp, lobster, crab, and crayfish at scale.

@GreenForAll shared
On Jul 21, 2021
RT @NishaMAnand: Common ground on climate exists — outside of Congress. Read this from CPO of @thedreamcorps. Solutions with bipartisan agreement! Thanks for building bridges @michelle2dreams @cece248 @BenjiBacker @greenforall @ACC_National https://t.co/X7tABiDfw3
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Common ground on climate exists — outside of Congress

Common ground on climate exists — outside of Congress

While members of Congress struggle to cement bipartisan agreement, there is common ground on climate infrastructure emerging from constituents

@SoilAssociation shared
On Jul 20, 2021
From greeting cards, to giftwrap, thinking outside the (plastic) box and challenging ourselves to give a #plasticfree gift can be great fun, sparking all kinds of creativity 🧠 Celebrate special occasions differently this #PlasticFreeJuly - read our tips> https://t.co/S5ISBCHUhO https://t.co/oXZjaihf2t
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8 zero waste gift ideas

8 zero waste gift ideas

Start simple with a reusable coffee cup, water bottle or beeswax wrap, which all make lovely gifts. Gift an organic veg box Signing up a friend for a veg box subscription is an …

@guardianeco shared
On Jul 20, 2021
‘We need it to work’: the restaurants trying to be forces of social and climate good https://t.co/MSrs83etCi
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‘We need it to work’: the restaurants trying to be forces of social and climate good

‘We need it to work’: the restaurants trying to be forces of social and climate good

Across the US restaurants are placing communities front and center, paying fair wages and going zero waste

@guardianeco shared
On Jul 18, 2021
‘Sustainable isn’t a thing’: why regenerative agriculture is food’s latest buzzword https://t.co/wySfdRSNHn
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‘Sustainable isn’t a thing’: why regenerative agriculture is food’s latest buzzword

‘Sustainable isn’t a thing’: why regenerative agriculture is food’s latest buzzword

Everyone from small farms to McDonald’s is getting involved in regenerative agriculture. Could it point the way to a better future for farming?

@CFSTrueFood shared
On Jul 19, 2021
RT @careygillam: An interesting read about Mexico, GMOs and glyphosate, corporate power/pressure, trade and freedom over one's health and diet. "We have to put the right to life, the right to health, the right to a healthy environment ahead of…business.” https://t.co/JT6JryEJll
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