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Behind thriving regional grain chains are strong relationships and shared values. n a new JAFSCD article, authors examine the key partnership strategies that sustain these values-based regional grain systems. Read the entire article for free, as always, at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
“Not a siloed effort”
| Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
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November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Behind thriving regional grain chains are strong relationships and shared values. n a new JAFSCD article, authors examine the key partnership strategies that sustain these values-based regional grain systems. Read the entire article for free, as always, at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
The future of local food is data-smart and community-strong.
Read the full JAFSCD article for free, as always: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#FarmersMarkets #LocalFood #AIResearch #FoodSystems #MLLM #DataScience #MichiganState
Read the full JAFSCD article for free, as always: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#FarmersMarkets #LocalFood #AIResearch #FoodSystems #MLLM #DataScience #MichiganState
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The future of local food is data-smart and community-strong.
Read the full JAFSCD article for free, as always: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#FarmersMarkets #LocalFood #AIResearch #FoodSystems #MLLM #DataScience #MichiganState
Read the full JAFSCD article for free, as always: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#FarmersMarkets #LocalFood #AIResearch #FoodSystems #MLLM #DataScience #MichiganState
JAFSCD book review of Garden of Hope: Cultivating food and the future in a post-disaster city by Yuki Kato. "There is much work to be done, and I recommend Gardens of Hope to anyone who is looking to learn from the experiences of New Orleans" Read the entire book review doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
JAFSCD book review of Garden of Hope: Cultivating food and the future in a post-disaster city by Yuki Kato. "There is much work to be done, and I recommend Gardens of Hope to anyone who is looking to learn from the experiences of New Orleans" Read the entire book review doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
Iowa State U Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods brings a ray of hope to Uganda via a comprehensive lifespan approach to capacity development to end hunger.
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Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Iowa State U Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods brings a ray of hope to Uganda via a comprehensive lifespan approach to capacity development to end hunger.
Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
“Feeding families means more than food.” Check out a new case study on nutrition support program use and health of urban Native families in Montana. Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#AIAN #Nativefamilies #Montana #SNAP #WIC #foodsecurity #health
#AIAN #Nativefamilies #Montana #SNAP #WIC #foodsecurity #health
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“Feeding families means more than food.” Check out a new case study on nutrition support program use and health of urban Native families in Montana. Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#AIAN #Nativefamilies #Montana #SNAP #WIC #foodsecurity #health
#AIAN #Nativefamilies #Montana #SNAP #WIC #foodsecurity #health
Livestock production is a key livelihood strategy in rural Bangladesh, especially for smallholder farmers who often face barriers. A new article analyzes the #USAID-funded Livestock Production for Improved Nutrition Activity. Read the entire study for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs... #bangladesh
November 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Livestock production is a key livelihood strategy in rural Bangladesh, especially for smallholder farmers who often face barriers. A new article analyzes the #USAID-funded Livestock Production for Improved Nutrition Activity. Read the entire study for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs... #bangladesh
How is a new meat-to-institution initiative in New Mexico expanding producer opportunities and impacting community health? Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
How is a new meat-to-institution initiative in New Mexico expanding producer opportunities and impacting community health? Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
The U.S. Food Security Survey Module is now the standard for determining household food security status. Authors of the latest JAFSCD article administered the FSSM as a pilot in a household survey of 110 families in the Dominican Republic. Read all their findings, for free doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The U.S. Food Security Survey Module is now the standard for determining household food security status. Authors of the latest JAFSCD article administered the FSSM as a pilot in a household survey of 110 families in the Dominican Republic. Read all their findings, for free doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
The fall 2025 issue shares open call papers on a wide range of food systems topics, all aimed at making food systems “fundamentally better”—to quote John Ikerd. They’re joined by viewpoints, a commentary, and reviews of five books. Read the entire issue for free, as always at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
October 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The fall 2025 issue shares open call papers on a wide range of food systems topics, all aimed at making food systems “fundamentally better”—to quote John Ikerd. They’re joined by viewpoints, a commentary, and reviews of five books. Read the entire issue for free, as always at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
How do confusion over date labels and food purchasing behaviors affect consumer food waste in the U.S.? Authors explore misunderstandings of food labels + purchasing behavior contribute to food waste. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#foodwaste #foodbuyingbehavior #datelabels
#foodwaste #foodbuyingbehavior #datelabels
October 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
How do confusion over date labels and food purchasing behaviors affect consumer food waste in the U.S.? Authors explore misunderstandings of food labels + purchasing behavior contribute to food waste. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#foodwaste #foodbuyingbehavior #datelabels
#foodwaste #foodbuyingbehavior #datelabels
New research on food pantries in schools in #Maryland! These #pantries improve food access, build trust, and promote equity for students and families. But they have some challenges and some unknowns. Read the full JAFSCD article for free, as always: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
October 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
New research on food pantries in schools in #Maryland! These #pantries improve food access, build trust, and promote equity for students and families. But they have some challenges and some unknowns. Read the full JAFSCD article for free, as always: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
In eastern DRC, marshlands feed families and support fragile biodiversity, but they are under threat from drainage and toxic pesticides. We need better support for flood-tolerant crops. Can we grow food and protect our marshlands? Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
October 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In eastern DRC, marshlands feed families and support fragile biodiversity, but they are under threat from drainage and toxic pesticides. We need better support for flood-tolerant crops. Can we grow food and protect our marshlands? Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
New research from #Nigeria focused on introducing plastic crates into the tomato value chain—a small innovation that could cut postharvest losses, improve food safety, and create new opportunities for women traders. Read the entire article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
October 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
New research from #Nigeria focused on introducing plastic crates into the tomato value chain—a small innovation that could cut postharvest losses, improve food safety, and create new opportunities for women traders. Read the entire article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
Family farmers in Brazil’s semi-arid region recognize the role of nature in their livelihoods, valuing the ecosystem services that sustain both work and culture. Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
October 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Family farmers in Brazil’s semi-arid region recognize the role of nature in their livelihoods, valuing the ecosystem services that sustain both work and culture. Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
How the World Eats is a highly relevant read in 2025. Baggini brings a philosophical background to exploring our global food system; crucial to understanding how + why decisions are made and how we feed ourselves as human beings. Read the entire book review for free doi.org/10.5304/jafs....
Eating in a transnational food chain | Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
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October 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
How the World Eats is a highly relevant read in 2025. Baggini brings a philosophical background to exploring our global food system; crucial to understanding how + why decisions are made and how we feed ourselves as human beings. Read the entire book review for free doi.org/10.5304/jafs....
Little Pantries, filled with grab+go food, are popping up in campus buildings to fight student hunger. Find out how this low-barrier model is changing the game for college students facing food insecurity. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#CollegeLife #LittleRamPantries #VCU
#CollegeLife #LittleRamPantries #VCU
Exploring college student experiences with little pantries | Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
doi.org
September 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Little Pantries, filled with grab+go food, are popping up in campus buildings to fight student hunger. Find out how this low-barrier model is changing the game for college students facing food insecurity. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#CollegeLife #LittleRamPantries #VCU
#CollegeLife #LittleRamPantries #VCU
Discover the #ecological practices enabling small #farmers to survive and thrive amid #climate pressures, and explore their potential as a #sustainable and economically viable pathway for #smallholders in #China and beyond. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
September 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Discover the #ecological practices enabling small #farmers to survive and thrive amid #climate pressures, and explore their potential as a #sustainable and economically viable pathway for #smallholders in #China and beyond. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
Interested in reviewing a book for JAFSCD?
Like to review a book and share your thoughts with JAFSCD’s readers? Fill out the quick review query form linked on our home page foodsystemsjournal.org. The selected reviewer receives a free hard copy or e-book!
Like to review a book and share your thoughts with JAFSCD’s readers? Fill out the quick review query form linked on our home page foodsystemsjournal.org. The selected reviewer receives a free hard copy or e-book!
School food moves up the political agenda | Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
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September 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Interested in reviewing a book for JAFSCD?
Like to review a book and share your thoughts with JAFSCD’s readers? Fill out the quick review query form linked on our home page foodsystemsjournal.org. The selected reviewer receives a free hard copy or e-book!
Like to review a book and share your thoughts with JAFSCD’s readers? Fill out the quick review query form linked on our home page foodsystemsjournal.org. The selected reviewer receives a free hard copy or e-book!
Dodge County, Incorporated: Big Ag and the Undoing of Rural America by Stacey F. Stearns. "[Author] Eayrs illustrates how corporate influence extends into local and national politics, weakening regulatory oversight and antitrust enforcement." Read the review for free at: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
From community to commodity | Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
doi.org
September 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Dodge County, Incorporated: Big Ag and the Undoing of Rural America by Stacey F. Stearns. "[Author] Eayrs illustrates how corporate influence extends into local and national politics, weakening regulatory oversight and antitrust enforcement." Read the review for free at: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
New research shines a light on interconnected actions advancing freedom, agency, and dignity in food traditions — leading to holistic health in urban communities. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#NourishNow #UrbanFoodSystems #CommunityAction
#NourishNow #UrbanFoodSystems #CommunityAction
Realizing nutrition equity in urban food systems | Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
doi.org
September 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
New research shines a light on interconnected actions advancing freedom, agency, and dignity in food traditions — leading to holistic health in urban communities. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#NourishNow #UrbanFoodSystems #CommunityAction
#NourishNow #UrbanFoodSystems #CommunityAction
A new JAFSCD article published argues that #foodsharing is a better measure of #socialcapital. Reflection of the #WorldBank social capital questions in Indigenous Thai Pgaz K’Nyau communities, calls for tailoring context-specific survey q's. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
August 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A new JAFSCD article published argues that #foodsharing is a better measure of #socialcapital. Reflection of the #WorldBank social capital questions in Indigenous Thai Pgaz K’Nyau communities, calls for tailoring context-specific survey q's. Read the article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
Five yrs on from the pandemic, in rural foodscapes of the U.S., orgs need to invest in prof. development and hiring practices to deepen their understanding of diverse life experiences; encouraging an open exchange of knowledge with partners. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
August 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Five yrs on from the pandemic, in rural foodscapes of the U.S., orgs need to invest in prof. development and hiring practices to deepen their understanding of diverse life experiences; encouraging an open exchange of knowledge with partners. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
The case for radical changes in U.S. farm policy. Most farm and food policy debates have been about ways to make today’s failed systems less bad rather than how to make them fundamentally better. Read the entire Economic Pamphleteer column for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs....
The case for radical changes in U.S. farm policies
| Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
doi.org
August 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The case for radical changes in U.S. farm policy. Most farm and food policy debates have been about ways to make today’s failed systems less bad rather than how to make them fundamentally better. Read the entire Economic Pamphleteer column for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs....
As we round the bend on our Summer Issue we have a timely article for you. "With a decrease in SNAP-Ed brings a case study from S Carolina on the efficacy and sustainability of food policy councils". Read for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#foodpolicycouncil #SNAPED #Sustainability
#foodpolicycouncil #SNAPED #Sustainability
Readiness, outcomes, and capacity for future sustainability of food policy councils created through SNAP-Ed
| Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
doi.org
August 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
As we round the bend on our Summer Issue we have a timely article for you. "With a decrease in SNAP-Ed brings a case study from S Carolina on the efficacy and sustainability of food policy councils". Read for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
#foodpolicycouncil #SNAPED #Sustainability
#foodpolicycouncil #SNAPED #Sustainability
In our latest commentary, authors advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration between human geography and a sustainable food supply chain; exploring the role of place identity in sustainable transitions within food supply chain in Taiwan. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
Rethinking sustainable food supply chains
| Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
doi.org
August 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
In our latest commentary, authors advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration between human geography and a sustainable food supply chain; exploring the role of place identity in sustainable transitions within food supply chain in Taiwan. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...