Although the flesh of the egusi melon is bitter and dry, the main source of food is within the seeds.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Spotlight on Family Farming
Tune in to live webcasts of IFAD’s events this week; the 5th global meeting of the Farmers’ Forum Feb 17-20 and the 37th Governing Council session Feb 19-20.
Social and Environmental Factors in Finance: Looking at the Bottom Line
Environmental due diligence is relevant for identifying and mitigating risks, as well as generating new business.
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice Is What This Farmer is Made of
Together with other local family farmers, Maila offers agri-culinary tours showcasing local food, native delicacies combined with a farm experience.
Partners In Health: Redefining the Possibilities of Health Care
Partners In Health advocates for human rights and provides health care treatment to poor populations throughout the world.
Baking is more than a job, it’s a new life
There’s some kind of transformation that happens when we learn to bake bread. Bread can effect positive social change.
A “miraculous” Farm Bill? Not even close.
Syndicated columnist Alan Guebert explains why the 2014 Farm Bill is far from perfect–even far from mediocre.
Beantown Farming: 10 Urban Agriculture Projects in Boston
Food Tank examines ten of the Boston’s existing urban agriculture projects.
Agroforestry: Effective, and Popular, in Integrated Landscapes
Agroforestry is, simply, the practice of growing trees and woody perennials on farmland, yet it can accomplish a wide variety of outcomes.
Indigenous Peoples Stand Up to Save Native Corn
A recent conference encouraged unity among indigenous communities, restore traditional economies, and ensure the survival of all native varieties of corn.
