Business & Politics

The National Organic Program (NOP) and Future of Sustainable Agriculture
The National Organic Program (NOP) and Future of Sustainable Agriculture
The purpose of this policy brief is to introduce the major stakeholders involved with the research, development, and implementation of the National Organic Program (NOP). Beginning with a budgetary overview... Read more...
An Overview and Analysis of the USDA’s Conservation Programs
An Overview and Analysis of the USDA’s Conservation Programs
This article features an analysis to major changes to primary conservation programs following the 2018 Farm Act - a federal program allocating funds to maintain our steady food system of... Read more...
The American (Farm) Safety Net: Review of the Federal Crop Insurance Program
The American (Farm) Safety Net: Review of the Federal Crop Insurance Program
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide an examination of the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) which includes: Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI), Crop-Hail Insurance (CHI), and Crop... Read more...
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
In 1981, the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) was created to reallocate a federal surplus of foodstuffs and distribute these products to common households. Read more...
USDA Awards Grants to Enhance Sustainability Practices for Small and Medium-Sized Farms
USDA Awards Grants to Enhance Sustainability Practices for Small and Medium-Sized Farms
The Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities (AERC) has awarded Sixteen research opportunities to accredited universities as part of a research & grant program that is supported by the Agriculture and... Read more...
Food as Medicine: Massachusetts Bill Offers Nutritional Support for Medicaid Recipients
Food as Medicine: Massachusetts Bill Offers Nutritional Support for Medicaid Recipients
This article discusses and highlights a contemporary idea: that of doctors prescribing fresh produce via the provision of local markets to the patients reusable bag. Read more...
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Laws, Requirements, and Regulations
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Laws, Requirements, and Regulations
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) laws and regulations within the context of recent amendments made... Read more...
Israeli Organizations Working Toward a Sustainable (Food) Future
Israeli Organizations Working Toward a Sustainable (Food) Future
Leket Israel (The National Food Bank) is a food-rescue organization that collects surplus meals from hotels, restaurants, catering businesses, and army bases. This organization also distributes surplus food to other... Read more...
Non-Profits Use Food to Work Toward Social Justice and Reform in New Orleans
Non-Profits Use Food to Work Toward Social Justice and Reform in New Orleans
This is a list of non-profit and community-based organizations that are currently combatting social and environmental inequality in New Orleans through direct action. Most organizations offer various employment, volunteer, and/or... Read more...
Local Organizations Band Together to Rescue Food and Enhance Regional Food Security
Local Organizations Band Together to Rescue Food and Enhance Regional Food Security
In Northwestern Lower Michigan, food insecurity is a serious issue. Thankfully, there are many organizations and partnerships in this region working together to achieve food security – or a condition which... Read more...