Ironically, farmers, who are most in need of information about the future of food, agriculture, and rural development, have the least access to it.
Jamie Oliver Food Foundation Spreads the Word of Healthy Cooking
Jamie Oliver’s U.S. foundation implements their U.K. model to spread the message of healthy cooking to individuals, schools and businesses.
Innovation for Sustainability: Prized Worldwide- The Neem Tree Finds a Niche Around the World
Societies all over the world have found uses for the neem tree, especially as a natural pesticide and fertilizer in agro-ecological systems and as a medicine.
The Women’s World Summit Foundation: The Women’s Creativity in Rural Life Award
The Women’s World Summit Foundation is a non-profit organization is accepting nominations for their “Women’s Creativity in Rural Life” prize.
Innovation for Sustainability: Drying Racks Improve Fish Processing in Burundi
A system of raised drying racks introduced by the FAO has helped improve the livelihood of many in Burundi’s fishing industry.
New Report hits home: No one will be untouched by climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released it’s 5th International Assessment on the impacts of climate change.
Fighting Poaching Means Fighting Poverty – Conservation Farming in Zambia
A company in Zambia is fighting biodiversity loss and poverty while improving food security with ‘conservation farming’.
Indigenous Crop: The Golden Nugget Squash
The Golden Nugget squash, which also known as the oriental pumpkin, is part of the Cucurbita maxima family.
Where it’s Needed Most: Wallace Center Ensures Delivery
New means of distribution moves healthy food to long deprived places.
Food Hero: HK Seo — Mass Digital Consulting for Small Farmers
Social-networking service, Avaaj Otalo (AO), connects university research methods to rural farming areas
Cesar Chavez, an American Hero
Here are five critical campaigns fighting for the rights of workers in the food system and continuing Chavez’s legacy for social justice and fair wages for all.
Think.Eat.Save Gives the Tone
The U.N. Environment Program’s Think.Eat.Save campaign is working to decrease food waste.
Coalition Building Supports a Healthier Community
Healthy changes are the result of community collaboration in DuPage County in Illinois, U.S.
Abalimi Bezekaya – A replicable model for a sustainable food system
Abalimi Bezekaya: a successful model for a solution against poverty and hunger.
Innovation for Sustainability: The Groasis Waterboxx fights desertification, one tree at a time.
The Groasis Waterboxx reclaims land lost to desertification by creating a microclimate for young trees.
California drought – time to rethink forgotten grains
Campaign for forgotten grain. Will California’s drought make farmers rethink what they should grow?
10 Urban Agriculture Projects in Berlin, Germany
A city once divided finds another way to reunite – with urban agriculture.
Indigenous Crop: Finger Millet – high five for nutrition
With more modern technology, finger millet is making a comeback. With its high nutritional value, finger millet can help with malnutrition.
Stories from IFAD: Family farmers should be at the forefront of agricultural transformation
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) hosted the 2014 Farmers’ Forum in Rome, Italy.
Food Hero: Ann Cooper — Nourishing Schoolchildren’s Bodies, Minds and Futures
Ann Cooper, chef, author and founder of Food Family Farming Foundation, sees sustainable model for transition from pre-packaged school meals
