Marisa Kontovrakis 10/9/20 Marisa Kontovrakis 10/9/20

Plight of the Honeybee

Just as a bee depends on its colony for survival, we depend on bees to get fresh produce on our tables.

Marisa Kontovrakis 9/16/20 Marisa Kontovrakis 9/16/20

Food Deserts: A Crash-Course in Systemic Racism

Talking about food deserts without addressing food insecurity, food justice, culture, economics, capitalism, race, education, public policy, and business practices is a disservice to those dealing with the implications of living in a food desert.

Marisa Kontovrakis 9/2/20 Marisa Kontovrakis 9/2/20

What Does School Have to Do With Food Access?

With schools closed, there is a large portion of students currently running the risk of going hungry daily.

Marisa Kontovrakis 5/13/19 Marisa Kontovrakis 5/13/19

The Curious Case of Missing Food

By simplifying our very complex food supply chain into a few key points, we can unpack the factors which make our system hyper-efficient, and understand what exactly is going wrong.