Emily Payne

@ElkadiNina 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@emmajune Hi Emma! I write about the intersection of food, agriculture, and the environment. Would love to get involved!

Writers and editors who have been laid off: I want your niche expertise. I edit TIME’s lists that dive deep into specific industries and topics, and assign a lot of the pieces to freelancers. Hit me up.

“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

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

“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

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

Such an important and well-done investigation by @sam_tabachnik @denverpost denverpost.com/2024/09/01/h2a…

“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

Incredible news!!!

@AndrewLauver @marymlauver Congratulations, Andrew!!

We are so thankful to welcome a third little Lauver to the family in November 2024!❤️@marymlauver

"In West And Central Africa, Transformation Must Be Locally Driven" @foodtank @DaniNierenberg @CORAFNews forbes.com/sites/danielle…

“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/e… via @erpayne

@DaniNierenberg @foodtank @NimanRanch @WorldFoodPrize @kerri_mcclimen @ACLaPorte @ArtofEating @clintrainey @table81 @YoungFarmers @dangrigarath @GustavoArellano @foodfixco 💚💚💚

So excited to celebrate America’s hog farmers alongside @FoodTank, @NimanRanch, hundreds of farmers from all over the United States, and 30+ fantastic speakers this weekend. Starts tonight at the @WorldFoodPrize! #HogFarmerCelebration.

"'Local' used to be about climate change and developing strong supply chains and regional food systems. Now it’s essentially a marketing gimmick.” theguardian.com/environment/20…

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!

"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/empowe…

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

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 ➡️doi.org/10.1016/j.worl…

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-with…