Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory
Model USDA musings: Reporting on urban agriculture strategy development
"This three-day event demonstrated the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing urban farming challenges and underscored the value of storytelling in shaping policy outcomes."
Model USDA musings: Stepping into the shoes of a policymaker
"As one of the leaders in the inaugural Model USDA, I had the opportunity to witness students roleplay as various food policy decision-makers for the simulation’s Scenario C: Growing urban agriculture."
Hands in soil, heart in community
ASU Farm is not just about pulling weeds or attending lectures—it's about contributing to a vision that ties sustainability, education, and community together.
Meet Swette Center staff member, Allison (Allie) Lansman
Read on for an interview with Allison (Allie) Lansman, Research Specialist, to explore her background in food systems, what she's currently working on, and her vision of food systems transformation.
Agriculture secretary oversees programs that help millions afford healthy diets
The most common misconception about the USDA is that it’s mainly focused on supporting farmers and ranchers and conserving agricultural land. These are critical missions, but they represent only a small slice of what the department does.
Meet affiliated faculty Rick Overson
Read on for an interview with Rick Overson, Research Scientist for the Global Locust Initiative.
GFL Futurecast: Sustainable Cities Network and Project Cities working with communities to build a stronger future
The Sustainable Cities Network and Project Cities program were recently featured in the 7th edition of Global Futures: Futurecast, a biannual digital journal dedicated to examining global trends we expect
Meet affiliated faculty Jordan Miller
Read on for an interview with Jordan Miller, Teaching Professor in the College of Health Solutions.
Meet affiliated faculty Timothy Richards
Read on for an interview with Timothy Richards, Professor & Marvin and June Morrison Chair of Agribusiness in the Morrison School of Agribusiness.
Looking Back on an Incredible Day at the Updates in Amyloidosis CME Conference 2025! (Saturday, February 1, 2025)
On February 1st, we had the privilege of bringing together patients, advocates, clinicians, and industry leaders at ASU Health Futures for an impactful day of learning and connection. From insightful
30 years of Rural Development
Over their thirty-year difference between holding office in Rural Development, Under Secretary Basil Gooden and former Under Secretary Bob Nash have become an inspiration for advocacy in the food and agriculture sector.
Meet affiliated faculty Junyu Lu
Read on for an interview with Junyu Lu, Assistant Professor at Hainan University/ASU Joint International Tourism College (HAITC).