Director of Public Policy and Social Impact for Bowery Farming but the views expressed here are solely of my own. RT ≠ endorsement
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"As the recent #MAHA assessment report suggested, many U.S. consumers are looking to Europe for cleaner formulas. But we believe the U.S. can meet that demand here at home. It starts with reforming the system to support the science-forward innovation parents already want."
Beyond the Bottle dlvr.it/TL816Q
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Excited to be starting this next chapter with @byheartbaby at a critical moment for babies everywhere thanks as @US_FDA and @HHSGov begin to put OperationStorkSpeed into action! Thanks for the shout out @foodfixco!
Kelly, Thompson Lead Introduction of The Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act: perishablenews.com/produce/k…
Great coverage of the bipartisan Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act in Food Tank's newsletter today, check it out here ->
foodtank.com/news/2024/10/bi… via @foodtank
Thank you @RepAdams @RepShontelBrown for introducing the Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act! This bill will ensure that @USDA has the tools and resources it needs to support the future of indoor agriculture shontelbrown.house.gov/media…
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"The time has come for us all to prioritize food in our public policy — at home and internationally."
@chefjoseandres is right. Securing the future of food relies on swift mobilization, a dedicated focus and action across sectors.
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Everyone in America should be supporting the expansion of SNAP. Food stamps are vital so all families can feed themselves with dignity.
Listen to the full conversation with Senator @CoryBooker on the latest episode of Longer Tables, anywhere you get your podcasts.
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Grateful for our time w. @SenBobCasey in DC discussing how @BoweryFarming repurposed a former Brownfield site in Bethlehem #PA for our most advanced #verticalfarm to-date and why now is the time for Congress to help accelerate agricultural innovation in PA and around the country
Yikes!
Horrifying: Soft contact lenses are mostly made up of toxic PFAS
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Such a powerful story and reason to advocate for Food As Medicine policies
Orgain was founded after I recognized that real nutrition has the power to change lives. In high school, I received a shattering diagnosis of an aggressive form of muscular cancer.
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Glad to see @usda's Science & Research Strategy for 2023-2026 reference the unique opportunities that controlled environment agriculture can play in securing the future of food #CEA @boweryfarming usda.gov/sites/default/files…
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"The need to grow produce more efficiently, and closer to end markets, is represented in Bowery and the concept of vertical agriculture."We're honored to be named one of @CNBC's #Disruptor50. Read more here: cnbc.com/2023/05/09/bowery-d…
CNBC's 11th annual #Disruptor50 list highlights private companies tackling some of society's biggest challenges across every sector of the economy, from health care to energy, the supply chain and finance. cnb.cx/3plGuDz
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Sweet news to share: Our Strawberry Discovery Pack received an Honorable Mention in this year's World Changing Ideas Awards. Read about how we use climate-controlled conditions to grow the perfect strawberries, available year-round. bowery.co/strawberries/
#FCWorldChangingIdeas
Introducing the 2023 list of World Changing Ideas! Each year, Fast Company honors the businesses & organizations that are developing creative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time.
Read about the 45 winners & hundreds of honorees recognized by our editors & reporters that represent the kind of innovation & ingenuity necessary to make the world more accessible, equitable, and sustainable for everyone. #FCWorldChangingIdeas
Love to see the @BoweryFarming #OptIn to help our neighbors in Baltimore!
Amazing group of volunteers today from @boweryfarming . They helped us pack and send out over 1100 of our Food Rescue To Go! Bags to deserving families across Baltimore. 🌱♻️🌎🦾🚀
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📻 “There is no path of decarbonization that doesn’t lead directly through all of agriculture.”
Irving Fain, CEO of @BoweryFarming, joined the Businessweek podcast to talk about disruption in the vertical farming space trib.al/VnVuCvq
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Last night, our Director of Public Policy and Social Impact, Colin O'Neil, hosted Bowery Bites: Earth Month, at PLANTA Queen in NYC.
We gathered leaders, advocates, and politicians to speak to the work we’re doing in the sustainability space. Thanks to Colin for hosting!
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Glad @SecVilsack spoke about the importance for @usda and the next #farmbill to support #verticalfarming #hydroponics #urbanfarming & other innovative farming practices!
Securing the future of food relies on an above-all strategy. Thx @SenStabenow @SenFettermanPA @SenBooker
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"The U.S. has a historic opportunity to shorten #supplychains, safeguard long-term #foodsecurity, & decrease the environmental costs of #agriculture. Innovation can make this possible..." Read @ifain's @FortuneMagazine #oped here tinyurl.com/kter64nz