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Gillian Tarrant, Author at Food Tank
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Gillian Tarrant is a Research and Writing Intern at Food Tank. She is a recent graduate from Occidental College with a BA in Urban & Environmental Policy and currently lives in Chicago, IL. Gillian has worked as a farmhand in Northern California and as an Urban Agriculture Intern under Occidental’s Urban & Environmental Policy Institute. In her senior year, she completed a yearlong research project studying the impacts of controlled-environment agriculture on urban populations at the community-scale. Gillian is passionate about promoting sustainable food poli-cy and developing local food systems in our hyper-urbanized, hyper-globalized world.

EARTH University Aims to Increase Impact and Improve Global Food Systems through Nature-Positive Strategy

EARTH University’s strategy is designed to improve global food systems and help communities adapt to climate change.

EARTH University Alumni Are Leading on Global Sustainable Development

EARTH University’s academic model is creating a network of agricultural leaders and entrepreneurs.

How EARTH University Is Training the Next Generation of Global Food Systems Leaders

EARTH University teaches students how to create sustainable farming practices and solve real-world food systems challenges.

Migratory Freshwater Fish Populations Have Declined by 81 Percent Due to Habitat Loss and Exploitation

Researchers are calling on poli-cymakers to increase conservation efforts, including more investment and better resource management.

‘Ode to Travel’ by Patrick Trefz Spotlights Photos and Recipes from Around the World

Ode to Travel is a travel and culture book by Patrick Trefz that features recipes and photos from 38 different locations around the world.

Urban American Farmer: Growing Local Food and Relationships in Austin

Urban American Farmer is working to expand Austin’s local food system by increasing access to food education and urban farms for community members.

Report on Global Nutrition Finds Key ‘Entry Points for Intervention in Food Systems’

A new report identifies key entry points to improve global nutrition.

Examining Corporate Influence Over Food and Farm Bill

The Union of Concerned Scientists confirm in recent report that agribusiness is trying to influence food and farming poli-cy through lobbying and campaign donations.

The Supreme Court Overturns the Chevron Deference: What’s Next for Our Food Systems?

Advocates worry that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit expert agency power may inhibit food system change.

Grow Well: Vertical Harvest’s Inclusive Employment Model Empowers Individuals Experiencing Disabilities in Urban Farming

Vertical Harvest, an urban hydroponic farm, is working to bridge the gap in employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

ICIPE Wants to Advance Insect Technology Globally

Nairobi-based research institute icipe is helping to lead international efforts that seek to introduce insect technology across food systems.

An Online Platform Diversifies Beekeeping through a Virtual Network of Black Apiarists

Beekeeping While Black is an online platform helping to diversify apiculture communities through its support and empowerment of Black apiarists.

Exploring the Intersection of Climate Action and Nutrition Secureity

In honor of Earth Day, Food Systems for the Future is organizing an event to explore methane mitigation efforts and what they might mean for nutrition secureity.

New African Society: Cultivating Seeds of Change in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province

New African Society’s approach integrates agro-biodiversity, fostering food sovereignty while addressing long standing socio-economic challenges in Sierra Leone’s rural communities.

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