School Garden—Plastic Wading Pool Hydroponics by Edmund L. Thralls

“…Hydroponics, or the cultivation of plants in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil, is a fascinating way to teach students about food systems. This 4-page fact sheet lists the materials, tools, and construction steps needed to grow a variety of crops in a wading pool hydroponic garden. …”
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Cultivar and Training System Impact Cold-climate Seedless Table Grape Performance in the Northeastern United States by Rebecca Grube Sideman, George Hamilton, Kaitlyn Orde

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Opportunities and Obstacles to Aquaculture in Florida by Ed Camp, Taryn Garlock, James Anderson

“…To understand why this might be, the University of Florida's Institute of Sustainable Food Systems organized and convened a meeting between small-agency, industry, and academic stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and obstacles to aquaculture in Florida. …”
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Opportunities and Obstacles to Aquaculture in Florida by Ed Camp, Taryn Garlock, James Anderson

“…To understand why this might be, the University of Florida's Institute of Sustainable Food Systems organized and convened a meeting between small-agency, industry, and academic stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and obstacles to aquaculture in Florida. …”
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Synthesizing the impact of armed conflicts on food security, livelihoods and social dynamics in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Jemal Hassen Muhyie, Desalegn Yayeh, Seblewongiel Ayenalem Kidanie, Wubshet Asnake Metekia, Temesgen Tilahun

“…Abstract Background Armed conflicts cause food insecurity and famine by triggering the disruption and destruction of food systems. The conflict that erupted in northern Ethiopia lasted from 2020 to 2022 and affected millions of people. …”
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Farming and ranching through wildfire: Producers' critical role in fire risk management and emergency response by Natalia Pinzón, Ryan E. Galt, Leslie M. Roche, Tracy Schohr, Brian Shobe, Vikram Koundinya, Katie Brimm, Jacob Powell

“…Wildfires increasingly threaten California’s agricultural sector, posing serious risks to farming, ranching, and food systems. We conducted a survey of 505 California farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires between 2017 and 2023. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Yersiniosis by Christopher R. Pabst, Jaysankar De, Aswathy Sreedharan, Correy Jones, Keith R. Schneider

“…The bacterium is prevalent in the environment, enabling it to contaminate water and food systems. Outbreaks of yersiniosis have been associated with improperly pasteurized milk, ready-to-eat salad mix, oysters, and more commonly with consumption of undercooked meals containing pork. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Yersiniosis by Christopher R. Pabst, Jaysankar De, Aswathy Sreedharan, Correy Jones, Keith R. Schneider

“…The bacterium is prevalent in the environment, enabling it to contaminate water and food systems. Outbreaks of yersiniosis have been associated with improperly pasteurized milk, ready-to-eat salad mix, oysters, and more commonly with consumption of undercooked meals containing pork. …”
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Natural biopolymers in edible coatings: Applications in food preservation by Arun Karnwal, Gaurav Kumar, Rattandeep Singh, Manickam Selvaraj, Tabarak Malik, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al Tawaha

“…Although challenges remain in cost, consumer acceptance, and regulation, edible coatings represent a significant stride towards sustainable food systems and reduced dependence on synthetic packaging.…”
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A review on probiotics and dietary bioactives: Insights on metabolic well-being, gut microbiota, and inflammatory responses by Alice Njolke Mafe, Great Iruoghene Edo, Osamah S. Majeed, Tayser Sumer Gaaz, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Joseph Oghenewogaga Owheruo, Rapheal Ajiri Opiti, Yasal Garba, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar

“…The paper concludes with a summary of key insights, underscoring the importance of probiotics and dietary bioactives in food systems to improve health and prevent metabolic diseases.…”
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Pea protein-based pickering emulsions: Mechanistic insights into its modification and innovations for food applications by Nita Aryanti, Alifia Rizki Adina, Aininu Nafiunisa, Dyah Hesti Wardhani

“…Among these stabilizers, pea protein has gained attention for its renewable nature and compatibility with food systems, making it an excellent candidate for sustainable formulations. …”
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Gaps in U.S. livestock data are a barrier to effective environmental and disease management by Rebecca Logsdon Muenich, Sanskriti Aryal, Amanda J Ashworth, Michelle L Bell, Melanie R Boudreau, Stephanie A Cunningham, K Colton Flynn, Kerry A Hamilton, Ting Liu, Michael L Mashtare, Natalie G Nelson, Barira Rashid, Arghajeet Saha, Danica Schaffer-Smith, Callie Showalter, Aureliane Tchamdja, Jada Thompson

“…Livestock are a critical part of our food systems, yet their abundance globally has been cited as a driver of many environmental and human health concerns. …”
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Superfoods: exploring sustainability perspectives between nutrient synthesizers and accumulators by G. Santunione, G. Montevecchi, G. Montevecchi

“…The aim is to provide a framework for identifying and promoting superfoods that align with environmental and social sustainability goals, helping guide both consumers and producers toward more responsible choices in food systems. Analyzing the sources and characteristics of the main compounds found in superfoods reveals that most of them come from plants or bacteria, rather than animal origins. …”
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Artisanal and farmer bread making practices differently shape fungal species community composition in French sourdoughs by Michel, Elisa, Masson, Estelle, Bubbendorf, Sandrine, Lapicque, Léocadie, Nidelet, Thibault, Segond, Diego, Guézenec, Stéphane, Marlin, Thérèse, Devillers, Hugo, Rué, Olivier, Onno, Bernard, Legrand, Judith, Sicard, Delphine

“…Preserving microbial diversity in food systems is one of the many challenges to be met to achieve food security and quality. …”
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US state-level containment policies not associated with food insecurity changes during the early COVID-19 pandemic: a multilevel analysis by Samantha M Sundermeir, Erin Tigue, Francesco Acciai, Emma Moynihan, Meredith T Niles, Roni Neff

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WORLD EXPERIENCE IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL SUPPORT OF FOOD SECURITY by Yuliya Pustovit, Olena Dragan, Alina Berher

“…These factors contributed to the adoption of administrative and legal strategic decisions aimed at improving food security and economic sustainability of the country, namely: the law that restored the work of the State Land Cadastre, joining the signing of the Roadmap for Global Food Security; the Food Systems Transformation Plan for the period up to 2030; the Resolution "On Ensuring Stable Operation of Food Producers under Martial Law"; the National Food Security Platform; the draft National Target Programme for Land Use and Protection until 2033 and other regulatory documents aimed at stabilising the agricultural sector, restoring land use and improving the country's food security in times of war. …”
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Assessing learning, behaviour, and stress level in goats while testing a virtual fencing training protocol by L. Wilms, D. Hamidi, C.H.U. Lüntzel, M. Hamidi, M. Komainda, R. Palme, J. Isselstein, S. Waiblinger, M. Egerbacher

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