Food Systems News

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History of the child: Nutrition Act and the importance of reauthorization

For the first time in 10 years, the Child Nutrition Act is up for reauthorization in the legislative session. The Child Nutrition Act was first passed in 1966 by President

Kathleen Merrigan

Food policy and sustainability leadership 2021/2022 cohort

To create the inclusive, diverse and resilient food systems of the future, we need bold and knowledgeable change agents to transform public policy. We are thrilled to announce Arizona State

Meet senior fellow Catherine Greene

In this series, we’re sitting down with the Swette Center senior fellows to catch up on food systems, innovation, and what makes a good meal.  Read on for an interview

Swette Center comments on USDA meat processing investments

Secretary Vilsack, Thank you for the opportunity to submit a comment regarding the investments and opportunities for meat and poultry processing infrastructure. We at the Swette Center for Sustainable FoodSystems

We’re hiring for a student worker!

We’re hiring for a student worker to be our new Social Media & Marketing Aide! Join our team to shape the future of food! For more details and how to

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Meet senior fellow Malik Yakini

In this series, we’re sitting down with the Swette Center senior fellows to catch up on food systems, innovation, and what makes a good meal.  Read on for an interview

Pam Marrone

Meet senior fellow Pam Marrone

In this series, we’re sitting down with the Swette Center senior fellows to catch up on food systems, innovation, and what makes a good meal.  Read on for an interview

Meet senior fellow Bob Nash

In this series, we’re sitting down with the Swette Center senior fellows to catch up on food systems, innovation, and what makes a good meal.  Read on for an interview

Meet affiliated faculty Rolf Halden

In this series, we’re sitting down with the Swette Center affiliated faculty to catch up on food systems, innovation, and what makes a good meal. See the rest of the

“On the Record”

As Swette Center certificate students, we have the pleasure of receiving The Hagstrom Report in our email inbox daily to stay up-to-date on the inside scoop of DC Agricultural politics

Advancing global food security with Jocelyn Brown Hall

Jocelyn Brown Hall—Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Liaison Office for North America—joined the ASU Food Policy and Sustainability Leadership Cohort for a wide-ranging discussion about advancing sustainable, resilient

Food and agriculture industry insights

During a Wednesday panel of our D.C. immersive, we had the privilege of hearing from food industry executives, all of whom have significant experience in government. Interestingly, none of them