How New York State Is Growing Carbon Farming Initiatives
New budget proposals and bills attempt to help farmers build soil health to sequester carbon.
Food Policy
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.
The Questions You Should Be Asking About Farmed Fish
As of now there is no federal framework to regulate aquaculture in the U.S., leaving a pretty significant policy vacuum and a lot of open questions.
20 Percent of CUNY Students Are Food Insecure. Can New Initiatives Help?
Nearly 50,000 undergrads were food insecure in 2018.
New Food Report Reveals that 40 Percent of New Yorkers Are Less Self-Sufficient
A new self-sufficiency report shows that two-in-five New York City residents don’t make enough to cover living expenses—and may be cutting back on food as a result.
New York City’s Public Hospitals Now Do Meatless Mondays
The city’s healthcare system continues to expand its plant-based food options for patients.
