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This is the first part of a series exploring the work of EARTH University as they provide resources and support to future food systems leaders.

What will the upcoming election mean for our food and agriculture systems and our ability to act on the climate crisis?

Food Tank is highlighting 20 cookbooks that showcase diverse culinary voices and feature delicious recipes as well as the stories, traditions, and adaptations that inspire them. Khushbu Shah’s Amrikan, for example, celebrates the Indian American diaspora with innovative recipes that blend classic dishes with modern flair. Chinese Enough

The recent FEED Summit in Wisconsin fostered connections and collaboration for a stronger local food system.

The Zachmans are implementing regenerative practices wherever possible to build healthy soils and a resilient farm.

As New York City struggles to feed tens of thousands of newly arrived asylum seekers, local organizations are stepping up to provide nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that meet their diverse dietary needs.

This is the second part of a series exploring the work of EARTH University as they provide resources and support to future food systems leaders. Read part one.

A report from the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment shows a significant drop in unsold food in West Coast grocery stores.

Diversification is the key to the resilience of our food systems. This is true around our climate-impacted world, but especially so across Africa and in my home country of Zimbabwe. Through both my academic research and my work as a farmer, I have come to understand farmers’ challenges when it comes to resilience. I have also learned about, and advocate for, opportunities. African indigenous vegetables hold massive untapped potential for creating a diversified and nutritious climate-resilient system.

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