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As we enter the final week of #HungerActionMonth, we're highlighting ways you can get and stay involved in the fight against hunger all year long. While we don't expect any action on federal legislation leading up to the November election, there are many important issues pending that you can weigh in on. Up first: the Farm Bill, arguably the most impactful piece of legislation for food banks, farmers and those facing food insecurity: https://lnkd.in/eeCSpvms

"Regardless of political party affiliation, 9 in 10 neighbors say they want Congress to make food insecurity a priority." As debate season continues, remember that the country is not as divided as it can seem. Just as one divergent point can create more chaos, one connecting point can create more unity. Read more in this new release today: https://lnkd.in/ebT2E3be #hungeractionday

Interested in learning more about how lipids can help with mitigating food effect using SEDDS? Read our new whitepaper written by Inayet Dumanli-Ellis, Ph.D and Masumi Dave in American Pharmaceutical Review magazine. Use the link below to download your copy. #gattefossepharmaceuticals #americanpharmaceuticalreview #lipids #SEDDS #foodeffect

Five EU agencies have published a joint framework for action to support the implementation of the One Health agenda. One Health recognizes the complex interplay between human, animal and plant health, food safety, the climate crisis and environmental sustainability. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eNkg_gd9

Here is a problem that is worth pushing back against. California is preparing to release regulations enabling the direct potable reuse of treated wastewater. This offers those of us that operate wine, bev, food, and ag facilities in CA an opportunity to reduce the volume of water we consume, much of which is used to clean surfaces. Concerned? We are working on Recovered Water Solutions to create customized answers to improving water efficiency. https://lnkd.in/g6x6uukb

To reduce food insecurity, research supports policies that improve income, such as jobs with living wages, basic income and increasing social assistance rates. Food insecurity is an income issue. We all have a role to play. To learn more about food insecurity and the Nutritious Food Basket, visit york.ca/FoodInsecurity

The recent opt-out of the Summer EBT program by certain states has ignited a conversation about the role of government assistance in addressing childhood hunger. What impact does food security have on #ruralamerica? Learn more.

Natural resource management is critical. The water industry, especially agriculture (which uses about 80% of fresh water) along with state and federal agencies must agree that water withdrawal requires regulation. The oil industry realized this in the very early 1900s. Pumping without regard to efficiency will ruin reserves. This has been happening with groundwater withdraws in the San Joaquin Valley CA and the Great Plains of Central USA. https://lnkd.in/enYWVmye

We agree that Clean Cooking should be an economic, political and environmental priority.