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Beyond the USDAUSDA is not the only federal body influencing what, and how, food is raised and consumed in the United States: many other spheres of governance shape our food system. This report details opportunities for change—and funding—in government agencies other than the USDA that can help create a healthier, more sustainable food system.
Climate and Ag in Copenhagen
New Book on Land GrabsThe Woodrow Wilson International Center has published a new book on land grabs: the practice of transnational corporations and governments buying up farmland in developing countries. IATP's Alexandra Spieldoch and Sophia Murphy contribute a chapter on the implications of land grabs for food security and poverty reduction.
USDA & DoJ Workshops on Ag Concentration
Food Systems and Public HealthThere is a disconnect between agriculture policy and public health. The latest issue of the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition offers a great collection of ideas on how to make our food system healthier, including contributions from IATP's Dr. David Wallinga and Mark Muller.
Fueling Antibiotic Resistance?The ethanol industry could immediately stop the unnecessary use of antibiotics at production facilities because better alternatives are readily available, finds a new IATP investigation.
FDA Should Ban Arsenic in Animal FeedIATP and the Center for Food Safety have filed a petition with the FDA calling for the immediate withdrawal of all animal drug applications for arsenic-containing compounds used in animal feed. In 2006, IATP released a report on the presence of arsenic in commonly purchased chicken products.
Big Biotech in the White HousePresident Obama has nominated two big biotech industry insiders to positions within the office of the U.S. Trade Representative and at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. IATP and a broad range of partners are sending a petition to the President requesting that he withdraw these nominations to better represent the interests of people, rather than the biotech industry.
Food Reserves: Facing the Hunger ChallengeIATP and Action Aid hosted an important public briefing on October 15 in Washington, D.C. on food reserves and their potential to address global hunger. A new report by IATP's Sophia Murphy looks at how grain reserves could help stabilize global agriculture prices.
A New Era for Agriculture?An international assessment finds the world needs more small farms and greater diversification to cope with hunger and climate change. IATP's Steve Suppan was a lead author for the policy options chapter of this groundbreaking report.
Faith and Food: Action Strategies for Healthy EatingA new report by IATP and funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota found that synagogues, churches and other faith organizations throughout the United States are building community—and healthier lives—by making healthy foods available to their members and others.
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The USDA and Departmant of Justice are holding a series of nationwide workshops on concentration in agriculture. IATP submitted comments outlining our concerns and signed onto another letter focused on the poultry sector.
A new study by IATP finds that forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy.
IATP's blog has the latest news and analysis on the bioeconomy.
A new report by IATP finds that increasing production of crops for biofuels is exacerbating agriculture's impact on biodiversity in many parts of the world.
The 2008 Farm Bill continues a path of deregulation that has increased market volatility to the benefit of global food companies. IATP comments on the Farm Bill conference agreement of May 13.
Farm groups from around the country, including IATP, have written Senate leaders asking for protections against dubious patent infringement lawsuits filed by biotech companies.
When Monsanto announced in 2004 its halt research on genetically engineered wheat, it was the end of a long struggle with U.S. and Canadian farm groups.
Global Food Challenge
IATP explains the policies that have caused the food crisis and the solutions we need.
Green Chemistry
The Green Chemistry revolution is making safer products and protecting human health and the environment.
Local Foods
IATP analyzes the key policy and marketplace issues driving local food systems.
NAFTA
NAFTA leaves a huge footprint on the U.S. and the world. As Washington gears up for the debate, IATP analyzes what's at stake.
Water
From ethanol to privatization, water is a hot issue in trade and agriculture worldwide. Trade Observatory has document and headline collections dedicated to water issues.
Think Forward
by IATP staff
Profiles of over 90 agribusiness companies, including their products, management, corporate geneaology and profit margins.
IATP's podcast on fair trade, resilient rural communities, safe food and a healthy environment.
March 31 podcast MP3
February 18 podcast MP3
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