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When it comes to deciding what is for
dinner, eaters’ decisions can
be determined by more than taste alone.
Food choices affect
the environment, the economy, health,
social justice, politics, and
more. Luckily, there are a
number of magazines that can help
all of us make better food decisions.
According to Bon Appétit Editor-in-Chief Adam
Rapoport,
“We as a nation of eaters have evolved.
We’ve transitioned away from a
world of food TV and celebrity
chefs—where you had to be a
card-carrying foodie to talk about food
with any authority—to one
where everyone has a stake in the game.
Food has gone wide—it has
become, of all things, cool.”
Modern Farmer Editor-in-Chief
Sarah Gray Miller says, “if
you are a passionate foodie, there is
more for you, and if you want to
farm, there is enough there, too,”
regarding the magazine’s recent
rerelease. The magazine promises to
highlight “products picked from
farmers, not fashion editors.”
Food Tank has selected 19 magazines
that will help inspire eaters,
farmers, cooks, and food activists.
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Acres U.S.A.: Acres
U.S.A. is a
national magazine focused on
sustainable agriculture. With more
than
40 years of continuous publication, it
draws on its bountiful
knowledge to inform readers of growing
tips that are both ecologically
and economically sound. The magazine
draws from the work of both
scientists and farmers and features
articles on cover cropping,
government regulations, rotational
grazing, and more.
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African Journal of Food,
Agriculture, Nutrition and
Development: The
African Journal of Food,
Agriculture, Nutrition and
Development is a quarterly
peer-reviewed journal based in Kenya.
The journal was originally
started in 2001 by Ruth Oniang’o, an
expert in nutrition policy and
renewed advocate for women’s health.
The journal is one of the first
continuously published
agriculture-related publications in
Africa and
offers information on region-specific
issues, such as providing
water-efficient maize to smallholder
farms in Western Kenya and
combating aflatoxins in Eastern
Africa.
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Barilla Center for Food
& Nutrition
Magazine: The
Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition
Foundation’s magazine debuted in 2013
with its "Food for Health"
issue, exploring the social,
environmental, health, and economic
impacts of lifestyle and diet choices.
The foundation is a
multidisciplinary, independent think
tank that analyzes the various
causes and effects of food to help
people make conscious decisions
about diet, health, and
sustainability. The magazine’s article
topics
range from the social and economic
effects of childhood obesity to the
impact of hunger on cognitive
development.
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Choices:
Published by the Agricultural and
Applied Economics Association, Choices is
a quarterly online,
peer-reviewed magazine exploring
economic implications of food,
agriculture policy, and resource use
issues. Recent themes feature
stories on the impacts of water
scarcity and the need for economy-wide
considerations, cost-effective
conservation programs, and the
economic
prospects of genetically engineered
crops.
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ChopChop:
Readers of ChopChop will
find nutritious, kid-friendly recipes,
fun food facts, games, and
interviews inside. It is published in
both Spanish and English and was
the winner of the 2013 James Beard
Foundation Award for Publication of
the Year. ChopChop is filled
with nutritious, ethnically
diverse, and inexpensive recipes like
strawberry orange ice pops and
roasted eggplant and tomato
ratatouille.
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EatingWell:
Originally launched in
1990, EatingWell provides the
resources to “make eating
healthy a way of life” through
recipes, nutrition advice, and cooking
techniques. EatingWell appeals
to a wide audience by
providing healthful receipts that fit
a wide variety of busy
lifestyles, with articles like “50
Cheap Healthy Lunch Ideas for
Work.”
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Edible Communities:
Edible Communities, Inc.
publishes region-specific
publications, such as Edible
Boston, Edible San
Francisco, and Edible
Orange
County. Each magazine
celebrates the local food culture and
community and seeks to foster
relationships between consumers and
their local growers, retailers, chefs,
and food artisans.
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Edible Manhattan: Edible
Manhattan is a part of the
family of Edible
Communities magazines. The magazine
features local food and drink
makers, restaurants, events, and
markets. In addition, the publication
hosts its own events, including Good
Beer, highlighting local
breweries, and Edible Escape, which
showcases globally-inspired food
prepared by local chefs.
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Ensia: Ensia is
an
independent, nonprofit magazine that
shares thought-provoking articles
on environmental challenges and
solutions. Stories motivate readers to
take action in their communities to
reduce environmental impacts and
create a more sustainable future. Past
articles have featured
entrepreneurs using technology to
combat food waste, environmentally
friendly superfoods, and how CRISPR
will affect agriculture.
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Farming Matters: Farming
Matters magazine offers
discussions, news, opinions, research,
and real-life examples around how
family farming and agroecology
contribute to a sustainable food
system. Its latest issue features the
role of traditional plants in
nutrition, culture, and food
sovereignty.
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Food & Nutrition
Magazine: Published
by
the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics, Food &
Nutrition is a bimonthly
magazine that helps keep both
nutrition
professionals and non-professionals
interested in nutrition up-to-date
with the latest scientific nutrition
findings. The magazine is also a
great source of healthy recipes, all
which have been vetted by
registered dietitians.
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Insights:
The International Food Policy
Research Institute (IFPRI) is an
international agriculture research
center that aims to improve the
understanding of the impact of
national agricultural and food
policies on innovation and
development.
IFPRI's Insights is a
magazine designed to showcase the work
of IFPRI researchers and why it
matters in the effort to improve the
lives of the world’s most
disadvantaged. Past issues have
featured
stories on the impact of world trade
agreements on developing
economies, a green revolution in
Africa, and how people’s aspirations
impact their decisions and
investments.
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Indie Farmer: Indie
Farmer is an
independent magazine focused on
sustainable food culture. Based in the
UK, the magazine is a resource for
small-scale producers, growers, and
livestock keepers for nontraditional
farmers around the
world. Indie Farmer also
hosts a monthly podcast, called
Farmerama Radio, that shares the
inspirational and personal stories of
various small-scale farmers.
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Modern Farmer: Modern
Farmer is the
authoritative resource for food
producers and consumers of all types,
from professional chefs to home
growers. In addition to tasty recipes
and growing tips, it offers readers
enlightening stories on how our
food choices impact the world around
us. Some of its latest stores
feature an abandoned quarry turned
organic farm in Rio’s Olympic
Village, a profile on an avid
apiarist, and new ways to keep eggs
fresh.
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Mother Jones: Mother
Jones is a
nonprofit news organization that
reports on a wide range of topics
including politics, food, the
environment, and crime. With a reach
of
more than nine million readers per
month, its bimonthly magazine is
known for its independent,
investigative reporting and regularly
features high-quality coverage of food
and agriculture news.
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Slow: USA:
Slow Food is a global grassroots
organization connecting individuals
and communities to good, clean,
and fair food. Slow Food USA publishes
a biannual magazine
called Slow: USA. Readers can
find selected articles on their
blog, including one exploring the
fermented foods movement and another
on the history of Southern barbecue.
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Tufts Nutrition: Tufts
Nutrition is
a publication of the Friedman School
of Nutrition Science and Policy
and the Jean Mayer USDA Human
Nutrition Research Center on Aging.
Its
twice-yearly publications highlight
the work of Friedman researchers,
alumni, and other leaders in the food
and nutrition sector. Its most
recent publication showcases research
on the influence of parents’
eating habits on their children, the
health impacts of sleep
deprivation, and tips to make healthy
snacks more visually
appealing.
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Urban Ag News:
Founded in 2012, Urban Ag
News informs growers of
industry happenings and the latest
agricultural technologies. Founder
Chris Higgins aims to connect food
producers of all levels with
manufacturers, suppliers, and
consumers.
Its latest issue features Kimbal Musk,
the younger brother of Elon
Musk. Musk discusses his “community
though food” philosophy and
founding the Learning Gardens, gardens
that serve as outdoor
classrooms.
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World Ark Magazine:
Heifer International is
a charity that aims to end hunger by
providing livestock and
sustainable agriculture education to
communities around the world.
Their magazine, World Ark,
releases new issues every season
and features diverse topics such as
adaptation efforts to changing
weather, market opportunities in
Nicaragua, and the power of youth in
ending global hunger and poverty.
What are some of your favorite
magazines on food, farming,
sustainable agriculture, farmworkers,
and healthy eating?
Sincerely,
Danielle
Nierenberg
President, Food
Tank
foodtank.com
  
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