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Standout stories from The Foodscapes Collective.
Stories and insights from the world of agriculture.
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Farmer Profile: Eugenie “Ms. Mac” McLarty of Portland, Jamaica
In this farmer profile, Ms. Mac reflects on more than seven decades of farming in Portland, Jamaica where she manages her own farm and serves as the Head Agronomist at Old Tavern Coffee Estate.
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Why 2026 Is the International Year of the Woman Farmer
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognizing the vital role women play across global agrifood systems.
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COP30: What Worked, What Fell Short, and What Comes Next
Read reflections from four experts working on the frontlines of food systems as they share insights from the UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil.
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The Food System: One Health in Action
One Health Day is a celebration of this connection and a call to recognize this connection more broadly in our daily lives and in society.
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Measuring What Matters: Water Footprints for a Sustainable Future
Less than one percent of the world’s water is safe and available for human use. As demand rises and resources shrink, how we use water today will shape the future of food, health, and entire economies.
Perspectives on food, cuisine, and everything in between.
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What Do People Eat at the End of the World? Food in Post-Apocalyptic Films
Food in post-apocalyptic movies reveal themes of power, class inequality, survival, and community. Professor Chris Broodryk tells us how these stories reflect deeper social realities.
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Likkle More: The Art of Bean-to-Bar Chocolate in Jamaica
This Kingston based atelier is redefining Jamaican chocolate through a bean-to-bar process, close partnerships with farmers, and a deep commitment to sustainability.
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La Chandeleur: A Celebration of Light, History and Crêpes
Every year on February 2nd, France celebrates “La Chandeleur”, a day that blends tradition, religion and food and has become synonymous with one beloved stable: crêpes.
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Bite-Sized Histories: Relleno Negro, A Spicy Taste from Yucatán
Relleno negro is a living expression of Maya foodways. From charred chillies to communal celebrations, this deeply symbolic meal connects agriculture, memory, and culture across generations.
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Food Studies Conference 2025: Insights and Innovations
The Fifteenth International Conference on Food Studies brought together global academics and practitioners in Pretoria to explore the intersections of food, culture, and sustainability.
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Suggested Reading:
Reclaiming Land: Lessons from Casiavera Movement
David E. Gilbert’s Countering Dispossession, Reclaiming Land presents a well-researched and insightful account of land reclamation in Casiavera, Indonesia.
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Resources:
Did you know that you can access hundreds of scholars interested in food studies? The European Institute for the History and Culture of Food (IEHCA) has compiled a directory of researchers specializing in food history and culture.
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The Foodscapes Collective has put together a comprehensive list of the top Food and Agriculture programs across Europe. Click on the link to access the Google spreadsheet and learn more about each opportunity.
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