Center on Global Food and Agriculture

Center on Global Food and Agriculture We identify opportunities for US leadership to advance global food security and nutrition, and alleviate poverty through agricultural development.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs works to identify opportunities for US leadership in advancing global food security and nutrition, and alleviating poverty through agricultural development. The Council has convened business, policy, scientific, and civil society leaders for task forces examining US farm policy; the nexus between nutrition, health, and the food system; the impact of climate ch

ange on food production; the role of research and technology; and food system transformations necessary to feed an urbanizing world.

As President Trump reignites trade wars and threatens tariffs, what are the impacts on the global economy and alliances?...
07/17/2025

As President Trump reignites trade wars and threatens tariffs, what are the impacts on the global economy and alliances?

Economist Lord Jim O’Neill, who originally coined the term BRICS, joins Council President Leslie Vinjamuri on our Deep Dish podcast to discuss the bloc’s relevancy and whether the world is moving closer to a multipolar order.

🎧 Listen at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.

British economist Lord Jim O'Neill joins Leslie Vinjamuri on Deep Dish to discuss the global relevance of the BRICS.

This Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for the Council community, while also recognizing the legacy of the ...
11/23/2023

This Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for the Council community, while also recognizing the legacy of the holiday.

In this GFFT blog by Jayden Lim, you can learn more about the Indigenous fight against colonization and how it relates to Thanksgiving.

“Thanksgiving must be a day to recognize the Indigenous fight against colonization and its legacies as we seek to reclaim our foods,” writes Jayden Lim.

The world is facing three global water crises—it's imperative that we respond to them. Check out our latest blog to lear...
10/16/2023

The world is facing three global water crises—it's imperative that we respond to them. Check out our latest blog to learn more about the intersection between water and food this .

➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wDzkN

Today, on  , we're revisiting our blog series on Indigenous foodways and practices. Check out a few of the blogs below t...
10/09/2023

Today, on , we're revisiting our blog series on Indigenous foodways and practices. Check out a few of the blogs below to hear from Indigenous people on what matters most to them in food and agriculture. ⤵️

- Embracing Dandelions as Food and Medicine: https://brnw.ch/21wDluP
- Going Beyond Regenerative Agriculture on Tribal Lands: https://brnw.ch/21wDluQ
- Flavors and Culture: Food Systems through Indigenous Women's Eyes: https://brnw.ch/21wDluO

It's not too late to  ! This Thursday, we are partnering with Reuters to host a webinar on how sustainable food seals ca...
09/26/2023

It's not too late to ! This Thursday, we are partnering with Reuters to host a webinar on how sustainable food seals can enhance sustainability and move consumer markets. Register for free below to listen in on the conversation live!

🕠: Sept 28, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. CT
🎟️: https://brnw.ch/21wCXoC

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the ...
09/20/2023

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future with research associate Valeria Castelli. ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wCLET

"In the US and around the world, thousands of workers face life-threatening conditions to simply put food on our tables,...
09/18/2023

"In the US and around the world, thousands of workers face life-threatening conditions to simply put food on our tables," writes Molly Shields in . "Climate and economic solutions should not exist without human rights and health protections."

Read the full blog: https://brnw.ch/21wCHIR

“The next generation needs to see how fulfilling and fun the farm can actually be,” said Tyler Heppell in a   blog. “You...
09/14/2023

“The next generation needs to see how fulfilling and fun the farm can actually be,” said Tyler Heppell in a blog. “You never know, that could be the difference in someone’s life and push them to pursue the beautiful life of a farmer.”

Read the full blog: https://brnw.ch/21wCAwA

"Administrative complexities, language barriers, demographic variability, and price variations all change from one neigh...
09/11/2023

"Administrative complexities, language barriers, demographic variability, and price variations all change from one neighborhood to the next, and can hinder eligible populations from enrolling in SNAP," argues Katie Wilberding in .

Read the full blog:

Accounting for neighborhood characteristics can help remove barriers to SNAP enrollment.

🚨 NEW EVENT!If we are ever going to move consumer markets on sustainability, a standardized approach to labelling on cla...
09/06/2023

🚨 NEW EVENT!

If we are ever going to move consumer markets on sustainability, a standardized approach to labelling on claims and impacts will be critical. Yet questions remain over the best approaches, and how we must rethink storytelling, governance, and branding to help differentiate regenerative, low-impact or alt-protein products at scale. That is why we are excited to announce a new roundtable that will tackle the challenge head on.

Join us to hear expert perspectives, and have your say on major talking points: https://bit.ly/44F1dkD

"Digital storytelling efforts are helping to bridge the gap between rural communities and urban consumers, fostering eng...
08/31/2023

"Digital storytelling efforts are helping to bridge the gap between rural communities and urban consumers, fostering engagement and promoting a positive image of agriculture in the digital age that could ultimately inspire a new wave of agriculturalists," argues Communications Officer Natalie Burdsall.

Learn about the social media journeys of two farmers by reading the blog on our website:

Social media can allow farmers to reach new audiences and ultimately inspire a new wave of young agriculturalists.

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