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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...
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...
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...
What can produce prescription programs do for patients, providers, and food systems? In Waltham, Massachusetts, a farm-based produce prescription is improving food access, food sovereignty, and health outcomes. Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
July 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What can produce prescription programs do for patients, providers, and food systems? In Waltham, Massachusetts, a farm-based produce prescription is improving food access, food sovereignty, and health outcomes. Read the full JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
Our Summer 2025 issue is complete!
It includes 28 peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics. You can read or download any of the articles or the entire issue as a PDF (a whopping 569 pages!) for free, as always, at www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fs...
It includes 28 peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics. You can read or download any of the articles or the entire issue as a PDF (a whopping 569 pages!) for free, as always, at www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fs...
July 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Our Summer 2025 issue is complete!
It includes 28 peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics. You can read or download any of the articles or the entire issue as a PDF (a whopping 569 pages!) for free, as always, at www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fs...
It includes 28 peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics. You can read or download any of the articles or the entire issue as a PDF (a whopping 569 pages!) for free, as always, at www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fs...
Women were the first farmers; this should be celebrated and reinvigorated. Read our recent article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs... to revisit the role of women in today’s agriculture. #transition #global #agriculture #foodsystems #equitable #sustainable
July 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Women were the first farmers; this should be celebrated and reinvigorated. Read our recent article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs... to revisit the role of women in today’s agriculture. #transition #global #agriculture #foodsystems #equitable #sustainable
A new study develops the Agricultural Community Power Scale (AgCPS), a tool for orgs to measure program impacts. AgCPS captures: collective self-determination, Embodied Earth Care & Connection, land-based spiritual wellbeing, Ubuntu, and more. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
July 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
A new study develops the Agricultural Community Power Scale (AgCPS), a tool for orgs to measure program impacts. AgCPS captures: collective self-determination, Embodied Earth Care & Connection, land-based spiritual wellbeing, Ubuntu, and more. Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
Empowered shoppers, thriving farmers, and healthier communities — boosting SNAP at farmers markets is a win for everyone! Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
July 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Empowered shoppers, thriving farmers, and healthier communities — boosting SNAP at farmers markets is a win for everyone! Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
A recent JAFSCD article investigated the influence of empowerment programs on small-holder dairy production, specifically those aimed at fostering the development of knowledge and skills for both male-and female-headed households. Read the entire article for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
July 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
A recent JAFSCD article investigated the influence of empowerment programs on small-holder dairy production, specifically those aimed at fostering the development of knowledge and skills for both male-and female-headed households. Read the entire article for free at doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
What might it look like to build local and regional food system capacity in places with farmland and water access constraints and competing land use goals? Researchers offer insights from the Palouse region of the U.S. Northwest. Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
June 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
What might it look like to build local and regional food system capacity in places with farmland and water access constraints and competing land use goals? Researchers offer insights from the Palouse region of the U.S. Northwest. Read the full @JAFSCD article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
Community-led GOODS program connects rural consumers to fresh food - cutting costs, travel time for residents and showing how technology & local partnerships can improve food access in underserved areas. #rural #foodaccess #onlineordering #tech Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
June 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Community-led GOODS program connects rural consumers to fresh food - cutting costs, travel time for residents and showing how technology & local partnerships can improve food access in underserved areas. #rural #foodaccess #onlineordering #tech Read the full article for free: doi.org/10.5304/jafs...
A new webinar Delicious Advances in Institutional Plant-Forward Menus. It will explore shifts to plant-forward menus in hospitals, universities, and more across Canada with leaders from the field! To learn more and register: bit.ly/plantforwardmenus
June 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A new webinar Delicious Advances in Institutional Plant-Forward Menus. It will explore shifts to plant-forward menus in hospitals, universities, and more across Canada with leaders from the field! To learn more and register: bit.ly/plantforwardmenus