Students involved in caring for a school garden are not only providing healthier lunch options to their classmates, but also conserving energy.
A Fresh Crunch in School Lunch Helps to Build Farm to School Programs
Farm to School programs are helping to connect students with local and fresh produce, while strengthening the local food economy and promoting good nutrition.
How Do We Change the Food System? Start Early!
On October 24th, Food Day will bring attention to the many ways in which young people are creating a better food system.
Food Tank Book of the Week: Tomatoland by Barry Estabrook
Tomatoland by Barry Estabrook exposes the harsh reality of the tomato industry, but also provides hope for change in a damaged food system.
Food Hero: Robyn Hillman-Harrigan, Executive Director, Rockaway Rescue Alliance-Shore Soup Project
From fruit to soup, Robyn Hillman-Harrigan’s Rockaway Rescue Alliance Shore Soup Project is building community through food.
Sustainable Business: Equal Exchange Dedicated to Fair Trade and Supporting Small-Scale Farmers
Equal Exchange, one of the oldest and largest workers’ cooperatives in the United States, is dedicated to supporting small farmers.
Real Food Media Project Launches Online Film Competition
A new film competition seeking short films about sustainable food and farming — the Real Food Media Contest — is now open for entries at www.realfoodmedia.org.
Healthy Oceans Foster Healthy Communities
According to chef and sustainability activist Barton Seaver, the health and well-being of our communities is directly related to the health of our oceans.
Food Sovereignty Prize Honorees Attend World Food Prize Ceremonies
The winners of the Food Sovereignty Prize, recognized for “fighting for the right to food for all,” will be attending the World Food Prize Ceremony.
VIDEO: Garden Egg: An Indigenous Crop with Bold Flavor and Rich Cultural Heritage
Indigenous crops, such as the West African garden egg, are not only highly nutritious, but also provide much-needed diversity in people’s diets.
