Youth Agricultural Scientists Visit The African Alliance, Bami Farms

Editor’s note: This article is cross-posted from our network friends at NOFA-MA. The African Alliance of Rhode Island has been a long-time participant in the Food Solutions New England network.

Grazing for Soil Health, More Nutritious Food & Connection to Indigenous Neighbors

At Vermont’s Vershire Farm, Niko Horster trusts his cattle to help correct the imbalances they uncover in the soil and the grasses on his central Vermont pastures. One in a

Comments in response to USDA’s Supply Chain request

The Food Solutions New England network is pleased to have jointly created and submitted comments to USDA with the Food System Planners Partnership (representing all six New England states), highlighting

May New England Food Policy Update

Contributed by Adam Kotin, FSNE Policy Analyst Welcome to the FSNE Policy Update, our not-at-all comprehensive peek at current food system policy happenings from New England to the federal level.

New resource for farmers markets outlines legal issues related to mask policies

The team at Vermont Law School’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS), in partnership with the Farmers Market Coalition and NOFA-Vermont, is pleased to share a new legal resource for farmers market operators: “Face Mask Requirements

COVID-19 responses: Food policy councils are “stepping in, stepping up, and stepping back”

Published November 2, 2020 in the Journal Ag, Food Systems & Community Development ABSTRACT In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, food policy councils (FPCs) have emerged as a critical

4 things to know about Michelle Wu’s ‘food justice’ agenda

“We must center restaurants, bodegas, and other food businesses as critical food infrastructure for racial and economic justice.” Originally published in Boston.com By Christopher Gavin, Boston.com Staff October 20, 2020 A

Announcing new book “Transformation of our food systems – the making of a paradigm shift”

From Molly Anderson, Middlebury College It is our pleasure to present to you our new book “Transformation of our food systems – the making of a paradigm shift”. Please find

Connecting Fishermen with Hungry Communities Can also Benefit Local Food Systems

While fresh seafood hasn’t traditionally been included in hunger relief programs, advocates say the lean protein is a smart choice that supports local economies. Originally published by Civil Eats. BY

Now is the time to re-think everything about how food businesses work

Originally published by Shareable.com Oscar Perry Abello September 10, 2020 When Devita Davison looks at a plate of food, she sees more than just some nutrients and a hopefully tasty