What's Happening At CLF
Big Ag Wins Again in Iowa—For Now
Episode 37 of Unconfined, in which Iowa water scientist and Big Ag critic Chris Jones reflects on his hard-fought, grassroots-driven, ultimately unsuccessful bid to win Iowa’s top ag-policy spot—and what the future holds for the ongoing push to clean up the state’s water.
A Livable Future: A Conversation with Robert S. Lawrence
CLF’s founding director Bob Lawrence spoke about his career arc and the wisdom of mercy and fairness.
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Planetary Crisis Is Food System Crisis
Episode 36 of Unconfined, in which Sam Myers, the founding director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health, reviews some of the unintended consequences affecting our food systems.
Learn MoreA Public Health Agenda for Food Systems Change
CLF recognizes that positive food systems change can only be realized through interdisciplinary, collaborative, systems-oriented approaches that employ thoughtfully considered strategies and tactics.
Research, Education, Practice & Policy
Public Opinion Survey: Majority of Iowa Voters Are Concerned about Tap Water Quality
A new survey finds that drinking water quality is among the most important issues for Iowa voters, who frequently cited concerns about health, nitrates, and rising cancer rates in the state
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Putting Public Health Practice into Action
CLF team member Karen Bassarab was named an Excellence in Public Health Practice awardee.
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Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future Launches Learning Modules for Dietitians with Food + Planet
CLF launches free, online learning modules for registered dietitian nutritionists in training.
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Winning Candidates in Iowa Pledge to Address Water Quality and Cancer Concerns
Election Day rhetoric in Iowa highlights residents’ concerns about the impact of fertilizers and pesticides on the state’s water supply.
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Giving Thanks for Wendell Berry, 1934–2026
The Center will greatly miss Wendell Berry, whose compassionate and gentle teachings inspired us in many ways.
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Attorney and Scientist Paul Locke: Can We Respect Animals?
Professor Paul Locke believes that when it comes to how we treat animals, especially food animals, we have a cognitive dissonance problem.
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The FPN Project: 12 Years of Democracy in Action
After 12 years of growth and success, CLF’s Food Policy Networks project is transitioning to become an independent entity.
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Online Meatless Monday Resource Center
Dynamic new website will aid public health community, implementers, and advocates in advancing the global movement.
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Foodspan
A downloadable curriculum that provides high school teachers with lesson plans relating to food system issues.
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