Webinar Description: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a transformative approach to local food systems that connects consumers directly to producers. This model promotes sustainable farming practices, enhances food security, and supports local economies. By participating in CSA programs, members gain access to fresh, seasonal produce while investing in the resilience and health of their communities. […]
Nepal, like many low-and-middle income countries, faces significant challenges in ensuring access to safe, nutrient-rich perishable foods across its diverse food systems. As the country aims to overcome challenges related to food security, nutrition, and sustainability, it becomes crucial to explore scalable innovations across the food systems that can address these challenges effectively and sustainably. […]
Malawi, like many low-and-middle income countries, faces significant challenges in ensuring access to safe, nutrient-rich perishable foods across its diverse food systems. As the country aims to overcome challenges related to food security, nutrition, and sustainability, it becomes crucial to explore scalable innovations across the food systems that can address these challenges effectively and sustainably. […]
Webinar Description: This webinar addresses two critical aspects of public health and nutrition: the impact of climate change on food security and crop nutrition, and enhancing nutrition, health, wellness, and quality of life through integrative approaches. The webinar explores how environmental temperature changes affect crop yield, nutrient content, and the spread of foodborne and waterborne […]
In September 2024, FSN-IL collaborated with the the Ministry of Agriculture in Malawi, the Malawi National Planning Commission (NPC), the MwAPATA Institute, and others to co-host the 2024 Malawi Productivity and Agricultural Commercialization Conference (MAPCC). The theme for this year's conference was "Transforming Agrifood Systems to Generate Wealth for All." Over the course of the […]
Translating Research to Action: Innovation Lab Influence in Policy and Program Design for Effective ScalingAt this year’s annual meeting, we will discuss how the theory of change espoused by the FTF Innovation Labs translates into expected outcomes, as well as localization approaches, successes and opportunities for improvement, and what types of support structures are needed […]
2023-2024 Recap: In-Country BriefsThe goal of the Annual Partners meeting is to bring together FSN-IL consortium partners and collaborators to: Share progress and take stock of ongoing activities Further our strategic thinking and approaches around scaling solutions around food systems for nutrition Highlight and share progress on new activities relating to research for development (R4D), […]
Webinar Description: Are you ready to explore the thrilling world of global food systems? Join us for an eye-opening webinar where our expert panelists will unveil diverse career paths that span the globe. Gain unique insights from both domestic and international perspectives, and discover opportunities in food systems, cutting-edge research, and international development. Whether your […]
Webinar Description: Thank you to everyone who joined us for an insightful webinar exploring the vital role of agricultural education from 4-H programs to university extension initiatives. This event featured two distinguished speakers: Jill Bramble, the President of the National 4-H Council, who shared how youth development programs cultivate leadership and practical skills in agriculture, […]
Webinar Description: Sustainable dietary patterns should be environmentally sound, socially equitable, economically viable, and nutritionally adequate for current and future generations. How do we measure sustainable dietary practices? We highlight the challenges in defining and measuring food system sustainability and emphasize the need for integrative assessment that considers all four pillars. Through a modified Delphi […]