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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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