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When a Supermarket Changes How a Neighborhood Feels About Itself

Laura Bliss

November 03, 2015 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In a Pittsburgh food desert, the addition of a new supermarket increased residents' level of satisfaction with their neighborhood. Researching people's relationship with food and their community could improve federal efforts to fight food insecurity and poor eating habits.

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Urban farming takes root in Hartford

John Stearns

November 02, 2015 |

Hartford Business Journal |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Hartford, Connecticut

To take advantage of empty buildings and vacant lots, the city of Hartford, Connecticut has begun taking the initiative of utilizing the spaces for urban farms and food-related businesses.

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If Everybody Hates Wasting Food, Why Do We Do It (And How Can We Stop)?

Mary Hoff

October 29, 2015 |

Ensia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Denmark

Most people are unaware of how much food they waste. Food waste campaigns across the world are using creative marketing to raise awareness and encourage behavior change.

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As Schools Buy More Local Food, Kids Throw Less Food In The Trash

Dan Charles

October 20, 2015 |

NPR |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

A national census of farm-to-school lunch programs said the kids ate more healthful meals and threw less food in the trash than kids not on the program. In D.C., by law, schools must incorporate some local food.

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Why Are Only 1 Percent of Farms Using This Eco-Friendly Practice?

Chris Peak

October 19, 2015 |

NationSwell |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Lovingston, Virginia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture assists farms which follow the sustainable farming style, Silvopasture, but few farmers take advantage of the program. ForeverView Farms in Vermont is advising policy groups about ways they can boost this type of farming.

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How Female Farmers Can Help End Hunger and Malnutrition

Samantha Cowan

October 02, 2015 |

TakePart |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Burkina Faso

By supporting small-scale female farmers, Groundswell International, an NGO, is diversifying diets and combating food insecurity in countries in West Africa.

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Serving School Lunch Family Style

Anne Hoffman

October 01, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chaotic cafeterias discourage students from eating or caring about their meal. A Philadelphia program, Eatiquette, is improving kids' lunchtime by replacing the line with food made from scratch served at each table like a family meal.

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The Changing Face of California Agriculture

Mark Bittman

September 30, 2015 |

The New York Times |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

Immigrants from Laos farming in California are using traditional knowledge and small-scale farming to make farming economically viable. While Hmong farmers face cultural challenges, they are looking to sustain and expand their businesses to new markets.

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For U.S. Tribes, a Movement to Revive Native Foods and Lands

Cheryl Katz

September 28, 2015 |

Yale Environment 360 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Duluth, Minnesota

Property rights, circumscribed jurisdictions, and conflicts with neighbors exacerbate Native American efforts to restore tribal land and resources. Some tribes have found success by tapping into a trend of support from the government and conservationists.

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Who Is Revolutionizing School Lunch?

Tom Murphy

September 24, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The United States has rising childhood obesity and schools deal with kids who are picky. Through innovative school gardens and kid taste testing food, entrepreneurs across the nation are getting children to eat vegetables at school and love it.

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