Episode 29 of Unconfined — Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin reflects on the intersection of the food system and federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Read and listen: clf.jhsph.edu/unconfined-p...

Manure digesters are booming. CLF’s Brent Kim says they “are not the climate solution they’re touted to be,” noting they address only part of livestock GHG emissions and may introduce new air pollutants. www.thenewlede.org/2026/03/manu...

Most Americans were already getting plenty of protein before the recent dietary guidelines update. CLF’s Daphene Altema-Johnson says the food system — along with cultural messaging that favors meat, convenience and low cost — shapes those choices. www.the-independent.com/life-style/h...

Confused about farm‑raised vs. wild seafood? “The number one thing you can look for is sustainability labels on the package of retail seafood for approval from the Marine Stewardship Council or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council,” says CLF’s Dave Love. www.aarp.org/health/healt...

Seafood is “the only natural source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids” which are crucial for brain and heart health and difficult for the body to synthesize efficiently from plant sources, says CLF’s @andrewtl.bsky.social publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/america... @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social

In the new episode of Unconfined, CLF’s Tom Philpott reflects on a story he wrote about the possible connection between rising cancer rates in Iowa and industrial food animal production. clf.jhsph.edu/corn-belts-t...

Meet Elizabeth Myong, KERA’s Arts Collaborative Reporter/Producer, and a participant in our Food Systems and Public Health Fellowship for Journalists. CLF is accepting applications now for our 2026-2027 cohort. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/new...

Last year brought about several new food trends that influenced the diets of many, particularly young and middle-aged adults. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/f...

Maryland officials are backing a bill to allow chicken growers to construct new poultry houses despite permit delays. CLF’s Patti Truant Anderson stated, “This is a temporary problem that can be solved without permanently weakening oversight.” marylandmatters.org/2026/02/13/m...

The winter issue of The CLF Quarterly is here. Check it out - and be sure to subscribe! https://ow.ly/sWgp50YerFi

New Study! Researchers at CLF analyze food policy councils’ use of racial & social #equity frameworks during #COVID19. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/new...

CLF’s Patti Anderson reflects on the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the recent CLF survey about them. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/w... #DietaryGuidelines

APPLY NOW! CLF is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort of the Food Systems and Public Health Fellowship for Journalists.The application period is open now and closes on March 1, 2026. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/new...

In a new Op-Ed in @thehill.com , CLF’s Daphene Altema-Johnson, @andrewtl.bsky.social & @ptand.bsky.social discuss how the 2025 Dietary Guidelines promote more meat & dairy—but what Americans really need is more fiber, which comes from foods like legumes. thehill.com/opinion/heal...

Check out Episode 27 of #Unconfined! CLF experts Daphene Altema-Johnson and Patti Truant Anderson delve into RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines. Don’t miss it! clf.jhsph.edu/unconfined-p...

CLF's Patti Truant Anderson welcomes the new food pyramid's focus on whole foods but is concerned about the emphasis on protein & meat. She advises consumers to balance protein intake & saturated fat through plant-based & seafood options. wtop.com/health-fitne...

The updated 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released this week! In a survey fielded ahead of the release, CLF asked Americans about their opinions and knowledge of the #DietaryGuidelines. Learn more: clf.jhsph.edu/sites/defaul... #Nutrition

The updated #DietaryGuidelines emphasize animal proteins, positioning plant-based options like beans and nuts as secondary. CLF’s Becky Ramsing warns this could lead to increased meat consumption, impacting food options in government institutions like schools. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Meatless Monday promotes a shift in our food habits! By promoting a meat-free day each week, it highlights aspects of public health and climate awareness while showcasing plant-based options. https://www.slowfood.com/blog-and-news/the-impact-of-one-meatless-day/ #MeatlessMonday

CLF’s Patti Truant Anderson, MPH, PHD discusses potential changes to the upcoming  #DietaryGuidelines, including a shift towards more saturated fats despite health risks and more meat over plant-based proteins. What are your thoughts? #CLFExpert

A student-led study by CLF-Lerner Fellows and staff confirms that placing climate labels on menus may result in consumers making more climate-friendly choices. https://ow.ly/3Aww50XL8YE

"Industrial agriculture has redefined efficiency as separation," said Jessica Culpepper at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future's 22nd Annual Lecture. https://clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/events/dodge-lecture/power-law-public-health-toolbox-lessons-frontlines-food-system-reform

Join us in the year ahead as we work for healthy, just, equitable, and sustainable food systems for all.

In this episode of Unconfined, Brent Kim breaks down the pros (meh) and cons (many) of manure digesters and the expanding biogas industry, which has been billed as a climate solution, and to which Brent says, Nah. https://clf.jhsph.edu/unconfined-podcast/calling-bs-poop-gas

Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, but it’s also crucial to keep food safety in mind! CLF’s Dave Love shares valuable insights on how to safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey and manage leftovers. www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/vi...

How do manure digesters impact our rural communities? Check out our latest research, "Deconstructing the Livestock Manure Digester and Biogas Controversy" in Current Environmental Health Reports! clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/new... #ManureDigesters

Madeline Luke, a retired physician and community organizer, is tackling health challenges, including blue baby syndrome, in her North Dakota agricultural community. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/p... #HealthAdvocate

New episode of #Unconfined! Join author @mariahblake.bsky.social Mariah Blake and former organic farmer Adam Nordell as they unveil the troubling trail of PFAS chemicals from labs to farms and the inspiring community efforts to combat this issue. clf.jhsph.edu/unconfined-p... #PFAS

CLF collaborated with the Environment & Food & Nutrition sections for a packed #APHA2025 panel discussion. Our team—Patti, Becky, Andrew, and Liz—explored national surveys on Americans' food perceptions.

Our CLF Fall Newsletter is live! Discover how we're tackling challenges in public health & food systems, plus highlights from recent projects and events! We also pay tribute to Rick Dove & Fred Kirschenmann—true champions of sustainability. mailchi.mp/jhu/the-clf-...

Join Melinda Hemmelgarn of Food Sleuth Radio as she talks with CLF’s Leo Horrigan about how soil microbes support human & planetary health. Discover how conventional farming impacts organisms & explore the promising future of #regenerativeagriculture. foodsleuth.transistor.fm/episodes/leo...

A team of researchers tested for a human carcinogen in retail pork products—they didn’t detect any, but they did get a lesson in what producers will/won't reveal about their practices. And they developed a better way to test for the elusive metabolite. tinyurl.com/carbadox

Our partners at Food Animal Concerns Trust @foodanimalconcerns.bsky.social have released a YouTube video highlighting the need to protect animals, our food, and public health. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFUa...

CLF’s Becky Ramsing, Dana Smith of @meatlessmonday.bsky.social & a small cohort of young adults from Global Meatless Monday participated in the World Food Forum at the FAO Headquarters in Rome. #MeatlessMonday #WorldFoodForum

The federal government canceled an EPA grant focused on biosolids, delaying work to protect people from chemical exposures in agricultural work. CLF's Sara Lupolt & @keevenachman.bsky.social interviewed farm workers to understand how they interact with biosolids. hub.jhu.edu/2025/10/15/e...

CLF's Leo Horrigan is featured on the JHU Office of Climate Sustainability blog! His book, "What if Soil Microbes Mattered?: Our Health Depends on Them," discusses how healthy soils contribute to sustainable agriculture. Read more: sustainability.jhu.edu/news/sustain... #SoilHealth

What will be the influence of MAHA voters in the midterms? Watch the full interview for this episode here: youtu.be/Boz47sWKLok And subscribe to our YouTube channel for future episodes. @foodfixco.bsky.social @hbottemiller.bsky.social @livablefuture.bsky.social

Exciting news! CLF's Leo Horrigan's book What if Soil Microbes Mattered?: Our Health Depends on Them is featured in @foodtank.bsky.social ’s Fall Reads for Food, Farming, and Our Future List! Discover how soil microbes are crucial to our health. #SoilHealth #FoodTank foodtank.com/news/2025/10...

Helena and Theodore team up with veteran food policy journalist Tom Philpott from the Unconfined podcast from the Center for a Livable Future at Johns Hopkins University.

New Unconfined Episode! Reporter @hbottemiller.bsky.social & Theodore Ross of @thefern.org, co-hosts of Forked podcast, tease out the contradictions & paradoxes of food policy in the age of Trump & Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clf.jhsph.edu/unconfined-p... #CLFUnconfined

We hosted the @americanhealth.bsky.social Fellows for a special field trip to the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF), where we shared key projects addressing public health in food systems. #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25

As the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement first took shape in late 2024 and early 2025, there was a cautious curiosity and optimism expressed by some in the food systems and public health realms. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/m... #CLFPolicySpotlight

CLF is delighted to announce the awarding of two pre-doctoral fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year, bringing the number of current CLF-Lerner Fellows to eight: Matthew A. Aubourg, MSPH, a PhD student & Andrew Vargas, BS, a PhD student. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/new...

Roni Neff shed light on #foodwaste and how better food labeling can play a pivotal role in reducing it at @foodtank.bsky.social #NYCClimateWeek! www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxDQS...

Check out the latest episode of Unconfined with Leo Horrigan! He discusses his new CLF book focused on the power of soil microbes to #regenerate #healthysoil, capture carbon, and grow nutritious crops. clf.jhsph.edu/soil-microbe...

Spanning the nexus of human, environmental, and animal health, this article explores the animal ethics tradeoffs of farming aquatic animals. foodprint.org/blog/why-far... #FarmedSeafood #AnimalEthics #Aquaculture

Fred Kirschenmann, 90, died on September 13, 2025. He will undoubtedly be remembered worldwide as a national and international leader in the sustainable agriculture movement. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/r...

The Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF) is saddened by news of the death of our friend and ally, Rick Dove, who died on August 22, 2025, from the effects of a stroke. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/s...

In this episode of Unconfined, Michelle Hughes despairs over federal funding freezes for land-access programs and rebounds with an optimistic vision for the long-term future in which young farmers regenerate not only soil, but the industry as a whole. clf.jhsph.edu/landing-youn...

NEW BOOK! "What If Soil Microbes Mattered? Our Health Depends on Them," written by CLF's food correspondent, Leo Horrigan, advocates for advancing soil-centered farming methods as a way to benefit public health, the environment & rural communities. clf.jhsph.edu/about-us/new...