Food access challenges intersect with many other social, economic, and environmental concerns in the food system.
The Importance of Viewing Food Access Disparities Systemically
Food access challenges intersect with many other social, economic, and environmental concerns in the food system.
Not all alternative models of agriculture offer equivalent benefits for all food system stakeholders and interests.
Factory farm biogas further entrenches industrial animal agriculture and fossil fuel dependence.
LGBTQ+ farmers in the US are an underrepresented voice in the movement for food systems transformation.
Intensive agriculture in the US damages the environment, wastes natural resources, drives climate change, and harms both animals and humans.
Agricultural subsidies play a significant role in defining the environmental, social, and animal welfare norms of the US food system.
Confronting structural racism in the food system means looking beyond "food deserts" and recognizing the systemic roots of food access disparities.
Adjusting the way meals are served in public institutions, retail locations, and even community potlucks could make the benefits of plant-based eating accessible to all.
The challenging economics of the agriculture industry disadvantage farmers, intensifying environmental and social problems in food and farming.
Sustainable agriculture offers timely solutions to the harms caused by the industrial food system.
Keeping sight of all aspects of the common good can help plant-based foods usher in food system transformation.
Assessing the future food needs of a growing population requires asking the right questions about what kind food system will support a sustainable future.
To cultivate dignity, justice, and sustainability in the food system, Stray Dog Institute provides nonprofit allies with funding, strategic research, and opportunities for collaboration. Together, we hope to build a more compassionate world for people, animals, and the environment.
