WWF Dir of Innovation Start-Ups. Social Entrepreneur. Environmentalist. Foodie. Political junkie. Mom.
Moorestown, NJ
Joined May 2009
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In a new (and adorable) blog post, 8-year-old Shira shares her experience playing in flooded rice fields, and explains how growing rice more sustainably is good for the planet.
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Our food supply chain is facing critical pressures due to climate change. WWF is working to help build sustainable and equitable agricultural in the Mississippi Delta that supports underserved farmers, boosts communities, and brings healthy food to the region and beyond.
There’s more than one global competition underway. We’re shattering climate records at an alarming pace, and we need leaders to act now in the race again climate change. wwf.to/BrokenRecords
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I'm so thrilled to share my Phase II report of The Next California - and the launch of the first official pilot, Foodwise. It is so thrilling to see this project moving forward and none of it would be possible without the terrific Advisory Council.
We rely on California to grow the vast majority of the country's fruits and vegetables--which is increasingly unsustainable.
WWF has a proactive solution: shifting some of our food crops to the Mississippi Delta.
Local Delta farmers are testing the idea.
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Check out my Farmers Post podcast and learn why you should get food to your door! @healthyplaneat is piloting it now in CT and @4PFoods is bringing it soon to VA
Roughly 1/3 of crops grown in the U.S. never make it off the farm – wasting food, energy, water, & land. That's why @WWFInstitute is working w/ @USPS to help farmers ship food directly to consumers. Learn more in this week’s episode of Nature Breaking: worldwildlife.org/pages/podc…
Check out the update on my Next California project!
In the face of extreme weather, we must proactively and thoughtfully shift production of US specialty crops to avoid land conversion and build a more equitable and sustainable food system.
The @WWFInstitute is working to turn this theory into action. worldwildlife.org/blogs/sust…
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The problems with our food system are all connected, and there isn't one magical solution.
WWF's @jdkurnik explains why it's time to throw the kitchen sink at food:
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Check out the great work so many of our terrific partners are doing in the St. Louis region around indoor ag!
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On the latest episode of Green Sense Radio, WWF's Julia Kurnik discusses the potential to shift specialty crop production to the mid-Mississippi Delta region. greensensefarms.com/greensen…
I'm thrilled to share my Phase II report in indoor ag! Check out some of the ways vertical farms can integrate into communities to lower their footprint while boosting gains to all.
The St. Louis region is positioned to become the global center for innovation in indoor soilless agriculture thanks to a cooperative effort from dozens of experts over the past two years.
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Farmer's Post is coming to life! I got to tour a group of CT farms piloting it right now. Check it out. worldwildlife.org/stories/ww…
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Check out my interview on NAPS Chat about Farmers Post!
The NAPS Chat podcast interviews @jdkurnik about Farmer Post, a program that would connect consumers to local farms to receive fresh produce through the USPS. @napshq Tune in: naps.org/NAPS-Chat
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Imagine you could get fresh fruit and vegetables from local farmers delivered along with your mail. We're modeling how the @USPS could bridge the gap between farmers and food shoppers to create a "farmer's post.” Learn more: wwf.to/3zmwJIc.
So proud of my niece, Talia Seshasai! Her SeaPerch team not only went to internationals but won first place in community engagement... working to address algal blooms. I love seeing the future of environmental innovation! bit.ly/3QaCsqG
Check out my latest report examining how a 247 year old service, the USPS, might be just what we need to revolutionize farming and food access.
.@WWFInstitute believes @USPS could help bring fresh produce from farms to front doors across the country.
Farmers Post has the potential to transform how we get food from farms to consumers, benefitting farmers, consumers, the environment, and USPS.
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Mango is famous and saving the world! Does your pet want to help?
While people in the US have little interest in eating carp, there could be a robust pet food market for this invasive species. That means your dog or cat could help keep carp to manageable levels and avoid the worst environmental damage.
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Learn more about my colleague, @devine_kj !
Behind the Scenes with Katherine Devine, Director, Business Case Development, Markets Institute | Blog Posts | WWF worldwildlife.org/blogs/sust…
Check out this great segment on my Next California report and hear from a farmer living it!
In our first three episodes, we looked at farmers changing HOW & WHAT they farm. In our final episode, we talk about WHERE they farm. Because one of the main places Americans grow our food today – California – is running out of water. Listen & subscribe! thefern.org/podcasts/hot-far…
