From British Columbia to West Africa, local entrepreneurs are proving the solutions to today’s food system crisis lie in the hands and minds of local innovators.
Growing Forward: Insights for Building Better Food and Agriculture Systems
The Global Food Institute and Food Tank are proud to present a weekly editorial series by thought leaders that spotlights innovative approaches to the most pressing food and agriculture system challenges. Find all pieces in the series below.
Hunger Is a Litmus Test—Of Our Values, Our Faith, and Our Future
Ensuring everyone has enough to eat is about justice, stewardship, and the fabric of our nation. Despite this, the U.S. budget reconciliation bill was recently signed into law. The consequences will be devastating.
Designing Dietary Guidance for Everyone: Q&A with Sameera Talegawkar
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence everything from school meals to nutrition education. What does it take to make them work for all eaters?
Michigan’s School Meal Policies Help Keep Children Healthy and Local Farms in the Mix
The opportunity for a child to have a healthy breakfast and lunch remained a challenge for far too many Michigan families, so policymakers took action.
Food Justice Is Economic Justice: How a Box of Produce Can Rebuild Our Food System
Dion’s Chicago Dream is redefining food assistance.
Our Fates Are Intertwined: Incorporating Indigenous Values into Buffalo Food Systems and Conservation Work
Buffalo, Tribes, Indigenous food systems, and grasslands conservation are all connected.
Unpacking the Root Causes of Postharvest Loss: Q&A with Moses Kansanga
Food loss solutions require us to look at gender equity, trade policy, and the agrifood tech sector.
Creating a City for Health
Equity Eats connects Rochester students with fresh, healthy snacks—fighting hunger, supporting farmers, and advancing resilient local food systems.
Harnessing the Power of Nutrition: Q&A with Dr. Kofi Essel
The rise in food as medicine represents a renaissance in the healthcare system, says Dr. Kofi Essel.
The Hidden Costs of Food Misinformation: Visualizing the Consequences
The current wave of food anxiety stems, in large part, from a misunderstanding of hazard versus risk.
Financing a Fairer Food System: Q&A with Ertharin Cousin
How can we mobilize capital to build more equitable, resilient, and sustainable food system and agriculture?
Together, We Can Build Better Food and Agriculture Systems
Food is at the heart of our biggest challenges—and the most exciting, impactful solutions.









