Want to support a truly sustainable restaurant supply chain? Read about how restaurants in Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand, are working to shorten the supply chain — getting more local food from farm to table. Access the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Mini food pantries, major impact: Virginia Commonwealth U’s pilot project shows promise in fighting student hunger. Read about the project for free at JAFSCD doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Drawing on lived experience and ethical frameworks, a new commentary defines terms such as budget capture, epistemic exploitation, and post-award pretendership to expose how research institutions and agencies benefit from symbolic partnerships. Check out the commentary at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

While new technologies promise to boost efficiency and sustainability, they can also deepen existing inequalities. This article introduces a framework to help make digitalization more inclusive for small-scale farmers. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Overgrown hedges on farm fences could be sources of unique tasting food and farm gate products such as wild apple jelly. #feralapples #farmgatesales #hedges. Read the JAFSCD article for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

In Glassboro, NJ—a small college town—lower-income residents shared their struggles with affording healthy and fresh food, getting to grocery stores, and relying on food pantries with limited options. Can growing your own food help fix food equity issues in small towns? 🌽🏡 doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Do you know what factors are important to consider when implementing a rural produce prescription program? Read the full article JAFSCD for free to find out- doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Relationships are an element of social sustainability and climate resilience. A pilot program in North Carolina aimed to build a network of Black and Indigenous women farmers who are managing land and local food systems to be climate resilient. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Is your organization looking for keys to unlock institutional food purchasing from a local food value chain? See the first Value Chain Coordination Brief published by @JAFSCD. Have expertise to share? We welcome submissions for new briefs! www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fs...

Can values-based supply chains help midsized producers access larger retail markets like regional supermarkets? New research shares strategies used by partnerships that reduce risk and lower barriers for producers in New England. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

In a JAFSCD article, Navigating a citizen science food waste project: Challenges and lessons learned, researchers from the U of Florida share practical insights from designing and implementing a community-based food waste study using a citizen science approach. Free to read: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Meatpacking plants stayed open during COVID-19 — but at what cost? A new @JAFSCD article examines barriers to worker safety in the #meatpacking sector during #COVID19. Read the entire article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Promoting health through transdisciplinary local food system partnerships: Insights from the North Carolina Local Food Council, offers timely and critical insights for states navigating health equity and Medicaid reform. Read the entire article for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

How can Indigenous communities strengthen food autonomy through their own knowledge and practices? A new article from Colombia shows how participatory research and agroecology support the value of buen vivir and Indigenous food sovereignty. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

JAFSCD WEEKEND READS: Love for the Land presents an exploration of the deep connection between farmers, their land, and their legacy, by focusing on 3 virtues that shape land stewardship: imagination, affection, and fidelity. Read the review by E. Q. Ramsey for free at: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

A new case study in Tempe, Arizona, shows how community-led planning, supported by local partners, helped surface shared priorities and lay the groundwork for early urban food policy in a fast-growing, land-constrained, and water-restricted city. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

How does rapid growth reshape farming communities? A new study examines how population growth, development pressure, and political restructuring in Kansas, are affecting farm viability, social capital, and farmer-to-farmer relationships. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

In Bridging Western and Indigenous epistemologies in an opaque world authors bridge the divide between the twin sciences. Learn more about their approach and read the article for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

How does war affect the businesses that put food on our tables? A new study examines how Lebanon’s agri-food small and medium enterprises are surviving amid conflict, economic collapse, and inflation—and what they urgently need to stay operational. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Why Agriculture Productivity Falls raises a profound question: why has agricultural productivity in many developing countries slowed or stagnated despite decades of Green Revolution technologies and neoliberal globalization? Read the entire book review at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

New research from @BoiseStateU sheds light on the realities of H-2A farmworkers in #Idaho, focusing on pesticide exposure, financial struggles, and the emotional toll of temporary labor. These workers are essential—but are they treated fairly? Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

What happens when refugees and U.S. college students grow food side by side? A Tucson garden became a place for building food security, cross-cultural connection, and a sense of belonging. Read the @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

The #FarmBill is gaining traction: the House Rules Committee may take it up the week of April 27, signaling a possible floor vote soon after.https://rules.house.gov/media/announcement/announcement-hr-7567-farm-food-and-national-security-act-2026

How do we combat food insecurity in the Mississippi Delta? And what are the barriers to doing so? #foodsecurity #foodpantry #rural Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

JAFSCD WEEKEND READS: Jessica Garneau writes: "In Precarious: The lives of migrant workers the author offers deeply researched and powerfully narrated account of the structural vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers in Canada." Check out the review and the book at JAFSCD: doi,org/10.5304/jafs...

A study from Iowa State suggests that while nutritional ed can lead to improved consumption of fruits + veg, attention is necessary to ensure that nutrition education interventions are sustainable, democratically governed, and socially inclusive. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

What motivates urban gardeners? New research in Cape Town’s community gardens reveals a surprising tension between economic goals and personal motivations. Discover how urban agriculture goes beyond profit to shape well-being and sustainability. Read the full article for free doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Let’s reduce systemic food waste together! Brave public kitchens in Copenhagen Municipality joined a 3-month Living Lab exploring how changing food ordering practices could help reduce upstream food waste—all while minimizing their own waste! Read the entire article for free doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Why do onion prices in India keep skyrocketing? A new viewpoint reveals how hoarding and poor infrastructure hurt farmers—and how tech and community action could fix the crisis. #India #onionindustry #marketmanipulation #hoarding Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Looking for a weekend read? Check out the JAFSCD review of Food, Power, and Politics. "This book brings forth a new lens for how African Americans have fought historically for their rights in the discipline of food." Read the review for free at: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Can urban farming be the key to food security? A case study from the Czech Republic offers interesting insights into finding land suitable for urban agriculture. #UrbanFarming #Sustainability #LocalFood #GreenInfrastructure #CzechRepublic Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

How do we combat food insecurity in the Mississippi Delta? And what are the barriers to doing so? #foodsecurity #foodpantry #rural Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

How do you plan the food system for a new capital city from the ground up? A new study on Indonesia's new capital, reveals a complex web of dependencies and vulnerabilities to build a resilient food supply. Fead the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

The continued effective use of antimicrobials plays a critical role in food security, our well-being, and animal and plant welfare. 🤝 Together we can make a difference. Here are 5️⃣ ways to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance on farms. #FoodSafety #AMR

A new article explores consumers’ choices among characteristics listed on poultry packages that might incentivize local producers to promote various attributes of poultry meat at retail level. Read the full article @JAFSCD for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Cover crops are often celebrated as a cornerstone of regenerative agriculture—but what happens when their use deepens farmers’ reliance on chemical herbicides for suppression/termination? Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Read Right-To-Farm laws: Legal shields of Big Ag. A JAFSCD book review by Roland Ebel of Empty Fields, Empty Promises: A state by state guide to understanding and transforming the Right to Farm. doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

From the Economic Pamphleteer: "Good food policies must prioritize those who produce, distribute, and consume food over economic efficiency driven by the quest for profitability." Read the entire article for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

The Urban Agroecology and Cooperative Food Systems Change Conference brought together Silicon Valley food systems professionals to discuss continued commitment to work toward local, equitable food systems in CA, despite deep federal budget cuts. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

How do we make urban farming fair and sustainable? New research shows that real collaboration—not just formal partnerships—is the key to resilient urban food systems. Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

"Freedgood emphasizes that good policy is the connective tissue be-tween planning and practice—translating vision into the regulations, incentives, and partnerships needed to sustain long-term food security." Read the entire book review for free at JAFSCD: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Are grassroots communities and citizen collectives the solution to produce a just transformation in the current globalized food system? Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

"O’Hara’s book is rooted in a systems-thinking and emphasizes how experiences of food insecurity are connected to broader social, economic, and policy structures...a challenge so complex; yet, O’Hara approaches this complexity with pragmatism and hope." Read the review at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

In many countries like the DR Congo, vegetable farming supports numerous households, but heavy use of chemical inputs puts women—who make up most farmers—at risk. How can we ensure women farmers are protected while growing food?. Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

How can national agricultural policies strengthen household food security? A new study reveals how Ghana’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) program enhances rural farmers’ crop productivity and resilience to food insecurity. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

Read about the legacy and impact of Dr. Christine Porter—an educator, colleague, and tenacious thinker—in this special section (free as always): www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fs...

How can reclaiming traditional food systems change the future for Malaysia’s Orang Asli? The indigenous people of Malaysia are facing serious environmental and health hurdles. Newly published research suggests the answer lies in food sovereignty. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...

How did the change to online sales platforms affect sales at farmers markets during COVID-19? And what can we learn about best practices? Read the full article that looks at Sonoma + Marin counties California, for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs... #farmersmarkets #covid19 #directtoconsumer #California

Advancing food equity: How food policy councils use racial and social justice frameworks to drive change – and lessons learned during COVID-19. Read the JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs... #FoodEquity #FoodPolicy #LocalImpact

How can mid-sized cities move beyond symbolic gestures and truly support urban agriculture? New research published in from Ontario, shows where a stand-alone urban ag strategy works— Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs... #UrbanAgriculture #FoodJustice #CityPlanning