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Still a Fast Food Nation
Episode 35 of Unconfined, in which journalist Eric Schlosser reflects on the 25th anniversary of his landmark book, Fast Food Nation.
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Fewer Farms, Bigger Farms: Findings from the Ag Census
CLF’s Census of Agriculture Project briefs highlight that farms are shrinking in number and growing in size, and they examine the implications for public health.
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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.
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
State Policy Trends Report and Database Showcase State-Level Legislation on Animal Agriculture
Report features key legislative trends about animal agriculture introduced during the 2024-2025 State Legislative Sessions
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Journalism Fellows Dig into Maryland Farm Scene
The third cohort of journalists in the Food Systems and Public Health Fellowship for Journalists program learned about food production at sustainability-oriented Maryland farms.
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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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Regenerative Agriculture Gets an Executive Order – But Not a Budget
The Trump administration’s toothless executive order stands in contrast to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roundup.
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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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Food Trends for 2026 Focus on Fiber-Maxxing, Global Foods, and More
Food trends for 2026 will usher in higher consumption of protein, fiber, black sesame, hojicha, and more.
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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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