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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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