For thousands of years cacao was accessible only to the wealthy. Through trade and science, cacao mixed with sugar, or chocolate became available to the masses.
Worm Farm Wisdom: Growing Plants (and People) That Are Full of Life
An inmate from the Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP) explains gardening is all about rebirth. He applies the same concept to his life situation.
EcoSan Toilets Transform Human Waste into Compost in Haiti
EcoSan toilets provide an inexpensive and odorless way to convert human waste into nutrients to be returned to the soil.
Foodshare reduces food waste by reallocating unused food
Foodshare discourages food waste while encouraging food redistribution and exchanges in German cities.
Study Argues that Indonesia Needs to Improve Infrastructure to Achieve Food Security Goals
A new study argues that recent efforts by Indonesia to increase domestic food production conflict with their aims to improve long-term food security.
‘FreshPaper’ May Hold Key to Preserving More of World’s Produce
A five by five sheet of spice-infused paper may play a large role in the fight for global food security.
Indigenous Crop: Siyez Einkorn: A Turkish Variety of Wheat That Survives Through Snow
This variety of wheat, indigenous to Turkey, survived through three months of snow and thousands of years of human history.
Banking on Better Health: Food Banks and Nutritional Quality Assurance
Food Banks are putting policies in place to decrease the number of unhealthy foods that are offered to their clients.
Unleashing Your Social Media Powers for Agriculture!
Have you considered the power of social media in contributing to agricultural development? Here are some online social media teams you might want to join.
Poverty Action Lab Bridges the Gap Between Research and Action in Agricultural Development
MIT’s Poverty Action Lab uses rigorous evaluations to test the efficacy of agricultural policies and programs around the world.
14 Food Resolutions to Bring in The New Year
Together we can be that generation and find solutions to nourish both people and the planet! Here are 14 food resolutions for 2014.
Clean Water in Haiti – Two projects find success with a simple solution
Clean water is a rare and expensive resource in Haiti. Two projects are changing that with an inexpensive, simple technology.
Farming in the Bay: 10 Urban Agriculture Projects in San Francisco
Food Tank Highlights 10 Urban Agriculture projects in San Francisco including; Slide Ranch, Little City Gardens, and more.
Experts argue Land Rights for Women is Key to Curbing Global Hunger
Stronger land rights for women may help advance the progress toward global food security by increasing the autonomy they have over the management of resources.
Trestle Group Foundation, Connecting Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Economies
Trestle Group Foundation is paving the way for growth, job creation, and innovation for women entrepreneurs in developing economies.
#GivingTuesday 2013: A Hunger Advocate’s Guide
Highlighting a few #GivingTuesday efforts we found particularly interesting; including Cluck-o-grams and grow-a-row.
Innovation for Sustainability: Sahara Forest Project Uses Sand, Sunlight to Produce Food and Water
The Sahara Forest Project is using abundant desert resources to create sustainable food production systems.
The Paiute Tribe’s Food System Project restores control of food system
The Owen Valley’s Paiute tribe aims to regain control of its food system through its Sustainable Food System Development Project.
Rethinking Industrial Meat Production
We know meat production takes many resources, but do we have any idea what the limits of all those resources are?
International Conference on Agriculture, Food, and Urbanizing Society 2014
The next International Conference on Agriculture, Food, and Urbanizing Society will take place in Amsterdam in May 2014.
