The Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems develops innovative ideas and solutions to the many challenges of current food systems.
Tempe, AZ
Joined April 2015
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Check out our new blog post from grad student Yaquana Williams to learn about how Justice Brothers Ranch is reshaping citrus in Arizona through #innovation and #cooperation: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/n…
Digging deep into #education at Echo Canyon! Read about our graduate student’s visit to Echo Canyon School Garden and how learning from nature can shape a more #sustainable future. Check out the full story by student Alexandra Rivas here: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/n…
Behind the scenes on leafy greens! Don’t miss grad student Maddie Morales' blog post on what she learned during our 2023 #AZImmersive at Nature Betteravia Farms with Mike Pasquinelli: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/n…
Join us April 16th for a behind-the-scenes look at local #organicfarming and #animalhusbandry at Blue Sky Organic Farms! Strap on your boots 🤠 and get ready for a farm tour, lunch, insightful presentations, and engaging discussions. RSVP now: bit.ly/organic-fieldday
Don’t miss our upcoming info session on securing a federal job! You’ll get advice for the job search, application and interview tips, and other useful guidance. Learn more and RSVP here: asuevents.asu.edu/event/how-…
At Oatman Flats Ranch, #sustainable land management isn’t just a practice; it’s a philosophy. They are working to cultivate a future where nature and communities thrive alongside agriculture. Read the full story by graduate student Carolyn Hosannah: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/n…
Exciting summer internship opportunity! Become a USDA #NextGen intern & work with impactful organizations in #sustainablefoodsystems. Interns will network with professionals & gain practical skills for fulfilling careers. Apply by April 18th, 3pm AZ time: bit.ly/4cpgcEl
If you plan on applying to one of our #sustainablefoodsystems #graduate programs, make sure to submit your application by April 1st to be considered for scholarships! Learn more and apply with the link: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/g…
Sinagua Malt is brewing up innovation through conservation! 🍺🌾 Don’t miss our new blog post by graduate student Aaron Poplack on what his cohort learned about Sinagua Malt’s river conservation efforts during the 2023 #AZImmersive: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/n…
Curious about a career in #foodsystems? 🌟 Join us virtually on March 29th at 1-2:30pm AZ time! Hear from industry professionals, including Mary Rochelle, Kaysey England, Jacob DeFant, and Kiesha Tatem. All are welcome - register now! specialevents.asu.edu/793440
🥦Join us on Tuesday, March 26th, as the Swette Center teams up with Pitchfork Pantry for an eye-opening panel discussion on tackling #foodinsecurity on college campuses! Attendees can participate virtually or in person.
🎟️ RSVP for the panel: bit.ly/asutabletalk
Exciting news! Today, #USDA implemented the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (#SOE) final rule to enhance oversight and enforcement of the #organic label. We advocated for this policy update in two of our reports on organic! Read more about SOE here: ams.usda.gov/rules-regulatio…
#TrueCostAccounting, a research priority at the Swette Center, is an innovative method for determining true costs and benefits of food production. Uncover more about #TCA with Executive Director Kathleen Merrigan’s insightful article on The Conversation: bit.ly/3ViZG2Q
We are #hiring for a Food Systems Research Management Analyst to join our team. In this position, you will take on various duties in #research, #education & #outreach to help advance the Swette Center’s mission. Apply by March 29th at 3pm AZ time! bit.ly/3InqQ0J
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Useful reading from @katmerrigan, director @FoodSystemsASU, on the landscape and ecological harms of fertiliser use in the USA and how natural solutions can mitigate the challenges of supply bottlenecks: theconversation.com/fertiliz…
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The True Cost of Food Is Far Higher Than What You Spend at the Checkout Counter -- The Conversation @katmerrigan @FoodSystemsASU #truecost #foodwaste #GHG #agriculture #subsidies bit.ly/3Te9xFA
We sipped sustainably at Alcantara Vineyard! Check out Hayley Hunter’s blog about her experience at the vineyard during our 2023 #AZImmersive: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/n…
Tune in and turn up the volume on our first podcast episode now available on Spotify! Listen to our graduate students as they explore #sustainableagriculture and #foodpolicy in Arizona here: open.spotify.com/episode/3jk…
Meet our #USDA #NextGen interns! These undergraduate students were selected for the first round of internships through our #USDANextGen program and will engage in meaningful work with local organizations contributing to the future of food. Learn more at globalfutures.asu.edu/food/u…
For the 4th year in a row, it is a privilege to be recognized by @foodtank as an organization that is working towards #just and #resilient food systems! Visit the link to read about the 124 amazing groups that are transforming food and agriculture: foodtank.com/news/2023/12/fo…
