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Former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack describes tech's role in agriculture and the need for better conversation about science at Refresh Food+Tech.

A Conversation About Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Food Systems

Experts in agriculture, artificial intelligence, and technology sit down to discuss the current and future role of tech in agriculture. Former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack opens the discussion.

2018 San Diego Food Tank Summit: Farming for A Better Food System Panel

Farmers talk labor, climate, change, and new agricultural ideas from young people in the 2018 San Diego Food Tank Summit “Farming for a Better Food System” panel.

On Food Talk, David Bronner of Dr. Bronner’s talks about how the natural products company is setting a new standard for companies.

Through Regenerative Agriculture, Dr. Bronner’s Is Setting a New Example

“We want to make sure that everyone who is involved in the production of our raw materials… that those lives are being respected and that labor is not being exploited,” says David Bronner on Food Talk.

At the 2018 San Diego Food Tank Summit, experts take to the stage to discuss how science and technology can advance sustainable food systems.

2018 Food Tank San Diego Summit: Science–Ag–Tech Connect

At the 2018 San Diego Food Tank Summit, Michelle Lerach, Josh Henretig, Ryland Engelhart, and more talk about the possibilities of science, agriculture, and technology for the future of sustainability.

In Inner Mongolia, farmers are re-harnessing alfalfa for feed, seed, and better livelihoods.

Alfalfa, Queen of Forages: Reconquering the Grasslands of Inner Mongolia

Alfalfa, “queen of forages,” a high-yielding crop with high nutritional quality, could make a big difference in the lives of the rural folk that carve out a living in Inner Mongolia.

Farmshed’s Frozen Assets CSA program is re-imagining traditional CSAs, bringing communities together in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Nonprofit Re-Imagines Traditional CSAs

“[Our] goal is to grow a resilient local food community for organic farms,” says Layne Cozzolino, Executive Director of Farmshed, the nonprofit putting a spin on Wisconsin CSAs.

Sustainably-minded organizations in the Midwest are starting to use cover crops again—what does this mean for soil and water health across the nation?

The Growing Case for Returning to Cover Crops and Small Grains in the Midwest

While baby steps such as cover cropping are getting the Midwest closer to protecting their water and soil, more needs to be done to revive soil and water health.

The co-founder of Food System 6 talks about her accelerator helping food entrepreneurs create a new food system.

Accelerating Entrepreneurship in the Food System

Renske Lynde explains the mission of her accelerator Food System 6. Food entrepreneurs receive mentorship and access to a broad network to shape a new food system, focused on recycling value back to the communities and the environment.

At age 65, Chef Ann Cooper is working hard to make school lunches more nutritious, fresh, and delicious.

The Renegade Lunch Lady Celebrates Her 65th Birthday

Chef Ann Cooper still firmly believes that school lunches should be made from whole, fresh ingredients—and they should be delicious.

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