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The latest WTO text on food aid would allow an inefficient and trade distorting U.S. system to continue. IATP, Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Oxfam America have written trade ministers calling for limits on the sale of food aid.
The 2008 U.S. Farm Bill and proposed new agriculture trade rules at the WTO will largely continue the status quo, write IATP's Sophia Murphy and Steve Suppan. Both developments point to the need to rethink agriculture trade policy in the U.S. and around the world.
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.
Forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention, while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy, a new study by IATP finds.
Increasing production of crops for biofuels is exacerbating agriculture's impact on biodiversity in many parts of the world, finds a new report by the IATP.
Excessive use of antibiotics for food animals is linked with increasing antibiotic resistant bacteria in humans. New research finds that livestock operations may be driving a new type of superbug, writes IATP's David Wallinga and the Union of Concerned Scientists Margaret Mellon.
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.
IATP and the Sow the Seeds Fund have launched the "Local Longer" campaign to help extend the growing season for farmers serving local markets in the Upper Midwest.
Food assistance programs can be improved to deliver both immediate benefits to those in need and help achieve long-term food security, finds a new IATP report.
Trade ministers are in Geneva this week for a final push to complete the World Trade Organization's Doha negotiations. IATP's Anne Laure Constantin and Carin Smaller are blogging daily from Geneva on the latest twists and turns in the negotiations.
IATP is co-sponsoring the Twin Cities Fresh Taste Festival, featuring the region's best in organic, local and sustainable food and wine. The festival will be held on August 17, 11 am to 5 pm, at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis.
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.
IATP is hosting a summit of Africans living in rural Minnesota and surrounding states this coming October 26 and 27 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.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
Penicillin in Peril by David Wallinga and Margaret Mellon
July 10 | PDF
The 2008 Farm Bill and the Doha Agenda by Sophia Murphy and Steve Suppan
June 25 | PDF
La Farm Bill 2008 et l'Agenda de Doha by Sophia Murphy and Steve Suppan
June 25 | PDF
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