The mission of the Sustainable Food Lab is to accelerate the shift of sustainable food from niche to mainstream.
We define a sustainable food and agriculture system as one in which the fertility of our soil is maintained and improved; the availability and quality of water are protected and enhanced; our biodiversity is protected; farmers, farm workers, and all other actors in value chains have livable incomes; the food we eat is affordable and promotes our health; sustainable businesses can thrive; and the flow of energy and the discharge of waste, including greenhouse gas emissions, are within the capacity of the earth to absorb forever. Sustainable Food Lab Annual Summit and Learning Journeys, Costa Rica March 14-18, 2010. Agenda, Logistics, Registration. Climate Assessment Launch At least a dozen companies are teaming up to estimate the greenhouse gas footprint of specific farming systems and talk with farmers to figure out how to reduce that footprint as rapidly and efficiently as possible. Christof Walter from Unilever explains, “The Cool Farm Tool will help us understand what practices make the biggest difference in any particular farm situation READ MORE Fall Sustainable Food Lab Newsletter Metrics in Action Retreat Report
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