 | |||||||||||||||||
New Vision for Trade in the U.S.Over 50 members of Congress have endorsed a new vision for trade that includes a review of existing agreements and principles to guide future trade deals, including support for family farmers in all countries.
My Alternative Farming Experience in America
Ideas for the Next AdministrationIATP offers ideas for the next U.S. administration on how to rejoin the global community and build a fair food and farm system through our work with the Progressive Ideas Network and the Backbone Campaign.
Rural African Summit in St. Cloud, Minn. Oct. 26 and 27
Global Food Safety Takes Center Stage
The Food Crisis and Presidential Politics
Farmer's Share of Retail Food Dollar
|
|
||||||||||||||||
Chinese graduate student Shi Yan has spent the summer working on a small Minnesota farm and blogging about the experience. Check out this unique perspective on community supported agriculture in the U.S.
IATP is hosting a summit of Africans living in rural Minnesota and surrounding states this coming October 26 and 27 in St. Cloud, Minn.
IATP's new e-newsletter, Global Food Safety Monitor, reports on the U.S.- Korean beef dispute, the U.S.-China food safety agreement and U.S. chicken exports.
We have heard little from U.S. Presidential candidates on how they would address the growing food crisis. IATP's Alexandra Spieldoch and Dennis Olson explain how the next Administration could make a difference.
Farmers and ranchers receive only 20 cents of every food dollar that
consumers spend on food at home and away from home?
According to USDA, off farm costs including marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution and
retailing account for 80 cents of every food dollar spent in the United States.
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.
A new study by IATP finds that forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy.
A new report by IATP's Steve Suppan finds that the Bush administration's proposed import food safety system prioritizes trade over public health.
Farm groups from around the country, including IATP, have written Senate leaders asking for protections against dubious patent infringement lawsuits filed by biotech companies.
When Monsanto announced in 2004 its halt research on genetically engineered wheat, it was the end of a long struggle with U.S. and Canadian farm groups.
Think Forward
by IATP staff
Profiles of over 90 agribusiness companies, including their products, management, corporate geneaology and profit margins.
IATP's podcast on fair trade, resilient rural communities, safe food and a healthy environment.
September 25 podcast MP3
July 24 podcast MP3
© 2008, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. All rights reserved.