New York City Public Schools Test the Meatless Monday Waters
According to the city’s Department of Education, the program fits into the city’s overall efforts to ensure students receive high-quality, healthy lunch in a sustainable way.
Food Policy
How Sam Kass Made Over the Obamas’ Pantry Could Help Us All Eat a Little Better
We recently sat down with the West Village dad to learn more about his food philosophy, thoughts on how technology is changing how we eat and drink, and how he made over the Obama’s pantry.
Farmers Can’t Afford the Legal Help They Need. These Local Lawyers Are Mobilizing to Change That.
The Pace-Natural Resources Defense Council Food Law Initiative provides small farmers, food producers and food activists with pro bono legal services.
Over Half of New York City Public Schools Rely on Nonprofits to Teach About Food
Local schools significantly depend on outside resources to help teach students how to make food choices that promote health, ecological sustainability and social justice.
Run a Restaurant and Want to Cut Your Food Waste? Start with This Expert Guide.
Every restaurant is different, and there is no one right way to reduce food waste.
What Would Make Urban Agriculture in New York City More Equitable?
The city needs policies to support both well-funded, high-tech farm operations and community-run urban farms
How New York Public Institutions Can Buy More Local Food and Why They Should
Directing a greater percentage of their budget to local farmers, processors and distributors could improve public health and farmer livelihood, while creating jobs and economic growth.
Legislation to ‘Lift the Caps’ on the City’s Food Vendors Stalls in City Council
The Street Vendor Project thought a bill that would eventually double the number of food vending permits had garnered enough support to pass, but council support seemed to wane in the last few weeks.
As Nutrition Education Faces Deep Federal Cuts, a New Report Maps Funding
Researchers at Columbia University attempt to map out nutrition education funding connections using New York as its focus.
How Did New York Politicians Score on Food Policy in 2017?
This year, the National Food Policy Scorecard didn’t have much to work with.
The Food Chain Workers Alliance Honors New York’s Food Justice Advocates
On December 14, the 2017 Food Justice Awards will honor four local organizations and individuals working toward a more equitable food system.
A Local Urban Agriculture Movement Breaks City Legislation Ground
Despite the fact that New York City has the largest urban agriculture system in the country, current regulations are often at odds with its expansion. That could change soon.
