Redesigning Food Systems
for People and the Planet
Food Insight Group develops actionable research and evaluation for nonprofits, foundations, state agencies, and other institutions. We strengthen our partners’ capacity to deliver innovative food systems solutions for people and the planet.
What We Do
At FIG, we offer a range of research, evaluation, and storytelling strategies to support evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning, and community engagement across the food systems landscape.
See What We’ve Built
At FIG, our work is powered by a team science approach—where experts from various disciplines collaborate closely with communities and other partners to tackle complex food system challenges.
Featured Project
California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Evaluation
FIG is co-leading the evaluation of California’s nation-leading investment in farm to school through the Farm to School Incubator Grant Program. Learn more about the evaluation by visiting our project website and reading our most recent reports.
Recent Publications
California’s Healthy School Food Pathway: A midpoint summary of evaluation findings
by Rebecca Harnik, Gabriela Armendáriz, Eva Ringstrom, Yasmeen Lee, and Beth Katz of Food Insight Group
Wages, Job Quality, and Housing Affordability among California's School Food Service Workforce
by Nathan Sick & Julia Payne of Urban Institute and Beth Katz & Debbie Friedman of Food Insight Group
Gaps in California's School Nutrition Services Staffing
Findings from the California School Nutrition Services Department Vacancy and Turnover Rates Survey: School Year 2022–2023
by Eva Ringstrom & Debbie Friedman of Food Insight Group