Looking at the Future of Local Food
An interview with Karen Hansen-Kuhn of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.
Food Policy
What a Green New Deal Means for New York
Carbon neutrality by 2030 means city- and state-level implementation. Food, too, needs to be part of the solution.
10 Organizations Fighting Climate Change with Food
With the world’s food supply under threat, these groups are working toward global food security.
A More Just Food System for New York
Challenging proposed cuts, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s newly released agenda aims to amp up healthy food access for city residents
How New York State Is Growing Carbon Farming Initiatives
New budget proposals and bills attempt to help farmers build soil health to sequester carbon.
By Law, New York City’s Rooftops Are About to Get a Lot Greener
The city council just passed legislation that will require new buildings to include green roofs and/or solar panels—and that will likely impact urban agriculture, too.
Why Composting Should Be Mandatory in New York City
Citywide composting could cut methane emissions equivalent to 4 billion pounds of carbon dioxide each year—akin to taking 385,000 cars off the road.
You Can Help Fight Hunger by Skipping Your Lunch
To help bridge what’s called the summer meal gap, City Harvest launched its 17th annual “Skip Lunch Fight Hunger” campaign earlier this month.
Tips for Being a Better Recycler
We talked with recycling experts, got their advice, and are here to make recycling easier.
The Largest Public School System in the World Just Went Vegetarian on Mondays
Fifteen NYC public schools tested out meatless meals on Mondays last spring. Now that program is set to expand to the entire public school system.
How Are New York’s Organic and Grassfed Farms Faring Amid a Devastating Dairy Crisis?
Although they’re generally coping much better than their conventional dairy counterparts, “organic” is no longer synonymous with “safe” for farmers.
Indoor Farmers Markets Are a Hit—Why Aren’t There More of Them?
Let’s be honest: we’d all rather shop indoors in the winter.
