A Grandmother’s Eulogy for Veterans Day
As we reflect on Veterans Day this year, I can not help but think of my Grandmother. All four of her sons served our country, my dad and his three brothers, in Vietnam, Korea and during the Paris Peace Accord.
10 Trends the Food Industry Missed
In the food industry, we have a trade show called “Expo West.” It’s been happening for over 30 years, and it’s size is massive, with over 80,000 attendees and over 5,000 companies presenting. This year, many commented that “the show has lost its soul.” Others were totally and completely jazzed, a real bifurcation.
7 Lessons on Leadership
From Annie’s and General Mills to Once Upon a Farm, John Foraker’s experience transcends age groups and categories.
Keynote: A Broken Financial System Won’t Fix Our Broken Food System
It’s becoming increasingly obvious that our global food system needs restructuring. Nine plants account for 2/3 of our global food system. Food security is national security, and if one of those crops gets wiped out, we are vulnerable. But here’s the rub: You can’t fix a broken food system with a broken financial system. And…
What IS Regenerative Agriculture and Why Should We Pay Attention to It?
Regenerative agriculture focuses on reinvigorating a food economy that is diverse and polycultural, supporting the regeneration of specialty crops and produce, not only healing the soil, but also serving as a powerful carbon sink that can help tackle our climate crisis.
Food Allergies: A Race to the Emergency Room and Why Labels Matter
The tragic death of a teenager from food allergies delivers a poignant message on the importance of accurate food labeling.
The USA Lags Behind the Rest of the World in Banning Harmful Pesticides
50 years ago the USA led the way in regulating pesticides, but research published today in Environmental Health finds that the country is still using many pesticides that are either banned or being phased out in the EU, China and Brazil.
The Reality of Being a Student in America Right Now
In the last two weeks, students in Colorado had schools shut down, locked down, and sadly, shot down, making national headlines for a school shooting once again.
State of the Plate: What We Need to Be Asking Presidential Candidates in 2020
Tim Ryan poses the questions, “Is it important that big agriculture makes a bunch of money? Or that big pharma makes a bunch of money? Or, is it most important that our citizens are healthy?”
Emily’s Story: A Life Lost to a Food Allergy and a Parent’s Wish
It has been nine years since Emily died of a food allergy reaction. And her story is a testimony of love and courage that has inspired countless others.