Journalist covering food, agriculture, health, climate, and the intersection of them all. Moved over to epayne.bsky.social
Joined October 2011
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1 Nov 2024
“Nowadays, if you’re not willing to adapt or change your mindset, I just don’t think you’re going to make it. I sold pesticides for 10 years...Now I am a regenerative farmer.”
Loved writing about this 4th gen. farmer's sustainability journey @foodtank: bit.ly/40sZmB9
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25 Oct 2024
Some say the future of San Luis Valley agriculture might depend on Coloradans eating and drinking a lot more rye.
Read my piece on @CPRNews: bit.ly/4fj4PyA
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12 Sep 2024
“Kelp, as an ingredient and as an emerging industry, can really bring some good to the people and communities, and the oceans.” –Lia Heifetz @barnaclefoods
I wrote for @_MadAgriculture about a new industry going against the food system's status quo. 🌊 bit.ly/3z9JCrs
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3 Sep 2024
We’re taking down our paywall! 🎉
Our reporting will now be accessible to everyone. But we need your help to keep it that way. Find out how you can continue to support our work. 📰⬇️✨ buff.ly/3Mw3sjq
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4 Sep 2024
Such an important and well-done investigation by @sam_tabachnik @denverpost denverpost.com/2024/09/01/h2…
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1 Jul 2024
“Independent family farms are the bedrock of healthy rural economies," says Jordan Treakle @FamilyFarmCo.
But systemic low prices have forced hundreds of thousands out of business.
I wrote about U.S. farmland & ag industry consolidation for @foodtank: bit.ly/3RQXblP
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14 May 2024
Incredible news!!!
14 May 2024
We have some news to share: The Counter is being brought back as a vertical within @grist, a nonprofit media organization that has been on the climate beat for 25 years.
The details here: grist.org/grist/grist-acquir…
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21 Mar 2024
"In West And Central Africa, Transformation Must Be Locally Driven" @foodtank @DaniNierenberg @CORAFNews
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14 Feb 2024
“Closing the gender gap with women’s empowerment and leadership is critical to West and Central Africa’s food system,” says Mariame Maiga of @CORAFNews. Learn how CERAAS is investing in women farmers! foodtank.com/news/2024/02/em… via @erpayne
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7 Jun 2023
"'Local' used to be about climate change and developing strong supply chains and regional food systems. Now it’s essentially a marketing gimmick.”
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23 May 2023
Are you attending The Future of Food USA next week?
Our President & CEO Kenny Fahey will be speaking about "future-proofing our food system," and Emily Payne, Director of Brand & Comms, will be moderating two other fascinating discussions.
Come say hi in Minneapolis!
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8 May 2023
"Women are the backbone of communities and the food system at large in sub-Saharan Africa." -@DaniNierenberg & @erpayne
We need to support investments and policies that empower women. Doing so will uplift us all. Read more: ipsnews.net/2023/05/empoweri…
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1 May 2023
Empowering #Women is Key to Breaking the Devastating Cycle of Poverty & Food Insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa.
@DaniNierenberg & @erpayne, thank you for this excellent coverage! #LabourDay
1 May 2023
"With the resources, recognition, and support they need and deserve, women will lead sub-Saharan Africa to a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient future."
Taken from my op-ed today for @IPSNewsUNBureau about the work of @CORAFNews.
Read here: ipsnews.net/2023/05/empoweri…
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Empowering #women in agriculture has many benefits, yet agricultural advisory services are biased toward men. A study in #Uganda shows that targeting women with information improves their knowledge, decision-making, and yields. #WomenInAg #GenderEquality
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26 Apr 2023
We are thrilled to introduce Leading Harvest’s Director of Brand & Communications, @erpayne. Emily joins Leading Harvest with deep experience as a freelance journalist at the intersection of food, agriculture, and sustainability.
Read more here: leadingharvest.org/interview…
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20 Apr 2023
While agroecology has clear environmental & economic benefits, I was curious: what does agroecology have to do with gender equality?
It turns out, a lot! Thanks to @rbeznerkerr for sharing your expertise, this was a fascinating piece to report.
bit.ly/3KRPeID
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31 Mar 2023
“These meat buyers, their biggest goal is to buy at the cheapest level they can & then make that extra premium themselves...@NimanRanch actually pays the rancher or the farmer what their product is worth."
My latest #FarmerFriday profile on @foodtank! bit.ly/3G6tFme
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28 Mar 2023
Denver, CO aims to divert 50% of all solid waste to recycling or composting by 2027 and increase that rate to 70% by 2032.
@erpayne reports on how they're going to do it, shared in @edibledenvermag.
27 Mar 2023
Big changes are coming to CO waste processing. Many leaders are preparing for chaos.
“Do I think that anyone is prepared for it? No," says Adam Schlegel @SnoozeAMEatery
My latest @ediblestories explores the fascinating, complex world of waste mgmt: bit.ly/3ZiQTfl
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27 Mar 2023
Big changes are coming to CO waste processing. Many leaders are preparing for chaos.
“Do I think that anyone is prepared for it? No," says Adam Schlegel @SnoozeAMEatery
My latest @ediblestories explores the fascinating, complex world of waste mgmt: bit.ly/3ZiQTfl
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