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The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization is meeting on the food crisis in Rome, June 3-5. The directors of the WTO, World Bank and UN will be attending. So will IATP's Carin Smaller - and she'll be blogging about events inside and outside the meeting.
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.
Minnesota is trying to transition the bioeconomy toward native, perennial grasses to reduce pollution, protect waterways and create jobs. Most recently, the state passed a biodiesel mandate that incorporates environmental and economic sustainability provisions.
The Bush Administration's proposed import food safety system prioritizes trade over public health, finds a new report by IATP's Steve Suppan.
A new report by Healthcare Without Harm (HCWH) finds that hospitals around the country are shifting their food buying practices towards sustainable, locally produced food. IATP is a member of HCWH. IATP's Marie Kulick is the coalition's purchasing coordinator.
Forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention management, while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy facilities, a new study by IATP finds.
June 23
IATP is hosting a summit of Africans living in rural Minnesota and surrounding states this coming October 26 and 27 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
What do rollerblades, scotch tape, seat belts and Peace Coffee have in common? All were invented in Minnesota and are featured in "Minnovation: 150 Years of Ingenuity." An exhibition May 1-Aug. 17 at Minneapolis Central Library pays tribute to Minnesota’s thriving culture of invention and highlights the best of the library’s patent collection. Read more...Our mission
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy works locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems.
Flood Relief
Farm Aid is now accepting donations for farmers affected by flooding across the Upper Midwest. Please help support our region's farm community.
Peace Coffee
Check out this great new video about IATP's award-winning, 100 percent organic and fair trade coffee company - Peace Coffee.
Sow the Seeds Fund
A joint project of IATP and Minneapolis' Wedge Coop to support sustainable food systems.
Commentaries
The 2008 Farm Bill and the Doha Agenda by Sophia Murphy and Steve Suppan
June 25 | PDF
The Real Tragedy Behind the Global Food Crisis by Sophia Murphy and Carin Smaller/IATP
May 30 | PDF
La réelle tragédie derrière la crise alimentaire mondiale by Sophia Murphy and Carin Smaller/IATP
May 30 | PDF
Press releases
Test Biomass Harvests Yield Important Lessons
June 19 | PDF
Bush Administration Prioritizes Trade Over Food Safety
May 20 | PDF
Minnesota Passes New Biodiesel Mandate
May 15 | PDF
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