With support from BFI, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund and American University's Antiracist Research & Policy Center have published a multimedia guide for engaging with the US Farm Bill.
This month, following a swearing in ceremony, Sakeenah Shabazz started her new role as Senior Policy Advisor for the US Department of Agriculture.
In a special session at the 2024 Ecological Farming Conference, the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs spoke with BFI's Policy Director on federal investments to support current and future organic farmers.
ab banks, a farmer, healer, and BFI's Agroecology and Wellness Coordinator, is recognized for their work regenerating land and communities through food.
We’re celebrating another successful year, thanks to our hardworking staff and the support of our community of scholars, researchers, students, and community partners. Here are just a few highlights from 2023.
The Berkeley Food Institute proudly announces the appointment of Jeanne Merrill, leader in food systems advocacy and policy, as its next Executive Director.