Food Law Leaders Call for Systems Change through 2023 Farm Bill
The Farm Bill Law Enterprise (FBLE) recently published five reports that seek to infuse new ideas and amplify calls to action ahead of negotiations for the next farm bill.
New Report Exposes Significant Gaps in Pesticide Safety Regulation Enforcement, Impact on Farmworkers
Collaboration between the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems and Farmworker Justice identifies a complex system of enforcement that lacks the capacity to effectively protect farmworkers
Policymakers Should Not Rely on Manure Biogas to Curb Greenhouse Gases, Says New Report
Climate mitigation efforts must consider both environmental justice impacts and total emissions before relying on manure biogas to reduce livestock agriculture impact.
New Report Exposes Significant Gaps in U.S. Seafood Fraud Oversight
A new report from CAFS outlines the widespread issue of seafood fraud in the United States and its implications for policy across the globe, adding to the recent body of research and advocacy trying to combat the issue.
New Legal Guide Helps Grain Farmers and Processors Navigate Food Safety Regulations
A guide that empowers grain farmers, processors, and food manufacturers to understand and comply with federal food safety laws.
New “Labels Unwrapped” Website Breaks Down the Confusing Laws Behind Food Labels
A project of the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, “Labels Unwrapped” empowers consumers to make more informed food choices.
Report Exposes Dire Lack of Legal Protections for Farmworkers Threatened by Heat Exposure and Pesticide Poisoning
A new report the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) reveals dangerous gaps in labor protections that put the health of agricultural workers at risk.
CAFS Alumni Spotlight: Esther Akwii LLM’20
Originally hailing from Uganda, Esther Akwii LLM’20 worked with smallholder farmers and held a position at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, Italy, before coming to Vermont Law School to earn an LLM in Food and Agricultural Law.