Fun Links Friday V!

Yesterday, as I was closing my computer for the end of the workday, I was convinced (CONVINCED) it was already Friday. Maybe it has something to do with the tradition of Thursday night happy hour in Brussels. Or all the pretty lights that guide you into the weekend… Nevertheless, the weekend is around the corner and … Continue reading Fun Links Friday V!

Ask An Ag Economist: What Exactly Is Food Sovereignty?

I’ve always wanted this blog to be a sort of translation tool, explaining scientific or technical terminology and ideas to show that food policy, and agricultural economics for that matter, isn’t something “smart people should deal with”. Rather, everybody can (and should, in my opinion!) get involved. There is nothing that drives me more mad … Continue reading Ask An Ag Economist: What Exactly Is Food Sovereignty?

The @WorldResources Institute On How To "Create A Sustainable Food Future"

It happens that once you specialize in a topic, you get a little jaded about ‘broad overview’ talks. Whenever I go to one of those now, I notice myself mentally playing the ‘food security bingo’ game – what doesn’t the presenter mention? What is emphasized? The point scale in my head looks somewhat like this: Mentions … Continue reading The @WorldResources Institute On How To "Create A Sustainable Food Future"

Fun Links Friday IV

Is it already the end of the week? Where does the time go? How was your week? And what happened in the world regarding food policy? Let’s see: Tom Philpott highlights in this article that Mid-West farms are getting ready to lose a ton of money because the three main crops (soybeans, corn and wheat) … Continue reading Fun Links Friday IV

NatGeo: Instagram Food Stories

As I was scrolling through my Instagram feed, I found posts upon posts featuring great food production pics and commentaries by National Geographic on and after World Food Day – such cool pics that I need to share! Here they are, in no particular order: [instagram url=http://instagram.com/p/uREwlhIVc-/] Steve Winter: “I photographed these Buddhist monks sharing … Continue reading NatGeo: Instagram Food Stories

Fun Links Friday III

The internet keeps bringing up awesome things! Here is this week’s roundup: First, a simple but pertinent message regarding the fight against food insecurity in the world. Second, World Food Day was also celebrated extensively by National Geographic: Food. Check out what they have to offer, it’s great as always! Super fun to look at and … Continue reading Fun Links Friday III