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Coalition letter supporting CODEX

NASDA

By prioritizing Codex, the Department of Agriculture supports the revitalization of rural areas and sustains the millions of American livelihoods connected to our food, beverages, and agricultural exports. Codex will continue to have an increasingly positive impact on rural America as we see expanded demand for U.S.

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NASDA shares new promotions for policy and trade team staff

NASDA

During her time in this position, Josie spearheaded NASDA’s Plant and Pesticides Policy Committee and Rural Development & Financial Security Policy Committee. food and beverage companies reach new global markets. Josie Montoney-Crawford also joined the public policy team in December 2022 as manager of public policy.

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Project Coordinator – Regenerative Agriculture Lab

RR2CS

Rural Routes to Climate Solutions (RR2CS) is an Alberta-based initiative shining a spotlight on the climate solutions that farmers, ranchers and communities in rural Alberta can benefit from. You’re a delight to speak with, thoughtful, flexible, and passionate about empowering rural communities.

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Weekend reading: rising prevalence of obesity in developing countries

Food Politics

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), as part of its IFAD Research Series, released a report, Overweight and obesity in LMICs in rural development and food systems , along with a literature review. The report finds obesity rates across developing countries to be approaching levels found in high-income countries.

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Profile: Grayson LandCare – Incubating Rural Innovation

Daily Yonder

Photo provided by Grayson LandCare) Grayson Landcare also acts as an incubator for rural innovation. The post Profile: Grayson LandCare – Incubating Rural Innovation appeared first on The Daily Yonder. Today, Food Independence supplies a box of food to approximately 350-400 households every month.

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Why ultra-processed foods matter: the state of world hunger

Food Politics

Malnutrition in all its forms is related to poor diets, the rise of low-cost nutrient-poor foods and the increasing availability of highly processed foods in rural areas. The report emphasizes the importance of food processing in contributing to poor diets and health. What is to be done?

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In Hawai‘i, Restoring Kava Helps Sustain Native Food Culture

Civil Eats

Last fall, Ava Taesali opened Kava Queen , Oahus only brick-and-mortar kava bar, after three years of building a loyal following for this traditional beverage at farmers markets in Honolulu. Michigan, however, greenlit kava in 2023, becoming the first state to grant it GRAS status.

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