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Smart Guide on Sludge Use in Food Production
Speculation Contributed to Global Food Crisis
New Vision for Trade in the U.S.Over 50 members of Congress have endorsed a new vision for trade that includes a review of existing agreements, INCLUDING NAFTA, and principles to guide future trade deals, including support for family farmers in all countries.
Tackling the Toxic Table
NAFTA and Food SovereigntyNAFTA has negatively effected farmers in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, writes IATP's Dennis Olson. A new fair trade model, based on food sovereignty, is urgently needed. This article appeared in the latest issue of Peace Review.
Ideas for the Next Administration
Sustainable Ag vs. Unregulated Markets
A New Era for Agriculture?An international assessment finds the world needs more small farms and greater diversification to cope with hunger and climate change. IATP's Steve Suppan was a lead author for the policy options chapter of this groundbreaking report.
High Agriculture Prices and Rural Development
My Alternative Farming Experience in America
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Consumers should choose foods produced without sewage sludge-based fertilizers.
Excessive speculation in agriculture commodity markets has played a major role in the rise and fall of global food prices, finds a new IATP report.
IATP's David Wallinga, M.D. offers ten ways you can support a healthier global food system.
IATP offers ideas for the Obama administration on how to rejoin the global community and build a fair food and farm system through our work with the Progressive Ideas Network and the Backbone Campaign.
When the prices for agriculture commodities skyrocket, long-term issues of sustainability are lost. IATP's Mark Muller explains why green farming and market volatility don't mix.
Global institutions should take steps to support agriculture and address price volatility, finds a new paper by IATP's Anne Laure Constantin.
Chinese graduate student Shi Yan has spent the summer working on a small Minnesota farm and blogging about the experience. Check out this unique perspective on community supported agriculture in the U.S.
In the latest issue of the Global Food Safety Monitor, IATP's Steve Suppan reports on private standards at the WTO, Europe's GMO regulations, melamine and contamination in Mexico and Canada.
A new report by IATP's Steve Suppan finds that the Bush administration's proposed import food safety system prioritizes trade over public health.
The 2008 Farm Bill continues a path of deregulation that has increased market volatility to the benefit of global food companies. IATP comments on the Farm Bill conference agreement of May 13.
You can find all the details on the 2007 Farm Bill, as well as what's coming for the next Farm Bill at our Farm Bill 2012 web page.
A new study by IATP finds that forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy.
A new report by IATP finds that increasing production of crops for biofuels is exacerbating agriculture's impact on biodiversity in many parts of the world.
Farm groups from around the country, including IATP, have written Senate leaders asking for protections against dubious patent infringement lawsuits filed by biotech companies.
When Monsanto announced in 2004 its halt research on genetically engineered wheat, it was the end of a long struggle with U.S. and Canadian farm groups.
Global Dialogue
IATP's Global Dialogue Project is a partnership that focuses on alternatives for U.S. and EU agricultural, food and energy policy.
Global Food Challenge
IATP explains the policies that have caused the food crisis and the solutions we need.
Green Chemistry
The Green Chemistry revolution is making safer products and protecting human health and the environment.
NAFTA
NAFTA leaves a huge footprint on the U.S. and the world. As Washington gears up for the debate, IATP analyzes what's at stake.
Water
From ethanol to privatization, water is a hot issue in trade and agriculture worldwide. Trade Observatory has document and headline collections dedicated to water issues.
Think Forward
by IATP staff
Profiles of over 90 agribusiness companies, including their products, management, corporate geneaology and profit margins.
IATP's podcast on fair trade, resilient rural communities, safe food and a healthy environment.
November 20 podcast MP3
September 25 podcast MP3
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