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FEATURED REPORT: Grow Organic: The Climate, Health, and Economic Case for Expanding Organic Agriculture
“Expanding organic agriculture is an investment in our future, one that could ultimately produce significant returns. Today’s conventional system contains immense hidden costs subsidized by our tax dollars that we can no longer afford. When we account for the true costs of our current farming systems—including health, environmental, social, and economic impacts—the value of organic farming is undeniable. This report lays out where we need to go.”
– Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems
Food Systems News
Student Worker Appreciation
Looking back on the 2022-23 school year, we would like to express our appreciation for our student workers and their valuable contributions to the Swette Center. Their creativity, vibrant personalities, and passion for sustainable food systems greatly enhance our team. We are pleased that they will continue to work with us this summer and during...
Reflections on a Gathering for Small Minority Food Producers in Arizona
By Sara El-Sayed, Assistant Research Professor, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems
On May 6th, 2023, a windy and sunny spring day, I was excited to attend the 2nd Annual Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference. The conference was hosted and led by Rachel and James Stewart, founders and owners of Southwest Black Ranchers of Douglas,...
Meet affiliated faculty Hamid Marvi
In this series, we’re sitting down with the Swette Center-affiliated faculty to catch up on food systems, innovation, and what makes a good meal. See the rest of the series on our Food Systems Profiles page.
Read on for an interview with Hamid Marvi, Senior Global Futures Scientist and Associate Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering...