PhotoThe chef and television personality Tom Colicchio, who has become something of a prototype for the politically active chef, is leaving Food Policy Action, the organization he helped found in 2012. He announced his departure from the group’s board on Thursday on Instagram and Twitter, saying his resignation was effective immediately. In an interview on Friday, Mr. Colicchio said he was frustrated with the core work of the organization, which analyzes food policy and lobbies for broad changes to encourage the production of more affordable, healthier and ethically produced food, as well as economic help for workers. “I think lobbying efforts around food aren’t going to work, and I’d rather spend my time trying to change Congress instead of shouting into the void,” he said. “Heading into the midterms, I’d rather spend my time getting better people elected.”Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMr. Colicchio hasn’t announced who those candidates are, but said he is studying several potential races.

Source: New York Times January 26, 2018 18:33 UTC