We’re a global community pushing for food system change.
From Neglect to Nourishment: Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity
The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis by rescuing and preserving Africa’s vegetable biodiversity.
Empowering Communities: The Cities without Hunger Model
Cities without Hunger is transforming unused urban spaces into vibrant gardens that feed families, create jobs, and inspire students.
Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story
The living wage for a family of four in the U.S. is just over US$25 per hour, but the federal minimum wage continues to sit at just US$7.25 per hour.
Op-Ed | Feeding the Crisis: Agricultural Subsidies and the Rise of Ultra-Processed Diets
The U.S. government is spending billions of dollars in subsidies to make the unhealthy choice the cheapest choice.
Using Food as Medicine: The Gaples Institute Fights Against Obesity, Food Insecurity and Fad Diets
The Gaples Institute is revolutionizing medical education and working to improve public health by prioritizing nutrition.
Seeds for Resilience Strengthens Genebanks Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Seeds for Resilience is helping genebanks in sub-Saharan Africa safeguard vital, diverse crops to thrive in a changing climate.
Feeding Kids an Understanding of Why Food Matters
These 25 organizations around the world are working tirelessly to teach kids about nutrition, gardening, and cooking.
‘Against the Grain’ Offers Lessons from the Farmers on the Front Lines of Nourishing and Healing the Planet
The farmers featured in Roger Thurow’s Against the Grain are working to undo the harm caused by an industrialized agriculture model.
‘Ode to Travel’ by Patrick Trefz Spotlights Photos and Recipes from Around the World
Ode to Travel is a travel and culture book by Patrick Trefz that features recipes and photos from 38 different locations around the world.
FarmsSHARE: Transforming Food Systems in North Carolina
Learn how FarmsSHARE is transforming food access in North Carolina by connecting local farmers with families in need, fostering community and health.
Family Farmers Are the Future. Let’s Celebrate Them!
Family farmers produce more than 80 percent of the world’s food value, but face significant hurdles from land access to market access.
Urban American Farmer: Growing Local Food and Relationships in Austin
Urban American Farmer is working to expand Austin’s local food system by increasing access to food education and urban farms for community members.
Sustainable Harvest International: Empowering Central American Farmers
Sustainable Harvest International is working to empower Central American farmers, promote sustainable practices, and drive community development.
Report on Global Nutrition Finds Key ‘Entry Points for Intervention in Food Systems’
A new report identifies key entry points to improve global nutrition.
Cookbooks Helping Us Cut Food Waste—And Save The Planet—Starting With Our Next Meal
In the U.S. “almost half of all food waste is generated in our homes,” according to data from ReFED.
The Idea of a Silver Bullet to Fix the Seafood Industry Is ‘Misguided’
It will take a suite of tools to remove human rights abuses and fraud from the seafood industry, argues Mark Kaplan of Wholechain.
Sweetwater Farms: Cultivating Knowledge in Houston
Sweetwater Farms HTX is cultivating a vibrant community in Houston through agriculture, outreach, and education.
Transforming Chennai with Rooftop Gardens
In Chennai, CUFI is revolutionizing urban spaces with rooftop gardens, promoting community health, sustainability, and empowerment.
September 2024
Congressional Briefings on GLP-1s and Food is Medicine
Edible Institute: “Waves of Change: Navigating the Future of Food”
Retreat on Conscious Food Systems as a Pathway to Planetary Health
NYC Climate Week Food Tank Series
Climate Week NYC Kick-Off Summit: Food Tank and The James Beard Foundation
Food Tank & NRDC Climate Week Summit: “Building Healthy Soils, Reducing Food Waste, and Protecting Pollinators from Pesticides”
Climate Week NYC Dinner Series: Join Chef Dan Barber at Blue Hill New York
Food Tank & American Farmland Trust NYC Climate Week Summit: “Climate Resilience through Agriculture”
