Hope’s Edge
Nearly two decades ago, I stood on a train platform in the city of Bhatinda in the north Indian state of Punjab at sunrise. Flies buzzed....
Mar 1, 20173 min read
What Value are Value Chains for Small-Scale Farmers?
Originally published by Food Tank on 02/16/2017 In Mozambique and many other African countries, the Great Land Grab has produced little...
Feb 16, 20174 min read
School Lunches Across the U.S. May Be Moving Towards Healthy Organic Food
When you picture school lunch what comes to mind? Gooey pizza and floppy French fries, or fresh organic produce and chicken raised...
Jan 18, 20173 min read
For Our Food System's Sake, Let's Say “No” to Corporate Consolidation
Mergers puts food workers and small-scale farmers at risk and increase vertical integration, hurting farmers’ ability to compete....
Dec 29, 20162 min read
Dare for Democracy: Three Essential Steps
The Small Planet Institute has published an online guide to help people find a way to get involved. Many Americans remain in shock...
Dec 13, 20167 min read
Democracy Hero: Rep. John Sarbanes (Part Two)
Last April, as part of Democracy Spring the two of us marched from Philadelphia to D.C. with four game-changing demands for Congress:...
Dec 5, 20165 min read