The Global Food Institute at the George Washington University is thrilled to partner with Food Tank on a new editorial series highlighting perspectives from a broad range of food and agriculture thought leaders about the most promising paths forward in tackling issues around hunger, climate, and healthy food accessibility. We’re introducing the series with an essay by Stacy Dean, GFI’s Carbonell Family Executive Director.
This series will explore the food and agriculture system in all its complexity. Each week, you’ll hear from thought leaders across multiple sectors: from farmers and farmworkers to academics, advocates, industry leaders, program operators, healthcare professionals, artists, and philanthropists.
We hope these perspectives will inspire debate and spirited conversations that will inform our efforts toward collective action. GFI’s co-founder, José Andrés, a chef and humanitarian, often says that we need to build longer tables, not higher walls. Following his vision, this series convenes different voices and perspectives to build a better food system that serves us all and meets the future head-on.