International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the success and achievements of women in agriculture, while also calling on more resources and support.
Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Results in Huge Cost for the EU
A recent series of studies found exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals contributes to diseases, estimated to cost an average of €157 billion per year.
Spike Mendelsohn Will Chair D.C. Food Policy Council
Mayor Muriel Bowser appointed Chef Spike Mendelsohn as the chairman of the D.C. Food Policy Council.
NYT Talks Trash—And That’s a Great Thing
The New York Times is talking trash—food trash. This week’s Food section features three compelling, informative pieces on food waste.
TEDxManhattan Changing Food One Talk at a Time
On March 7, TEDxManhattan ‘Changing the Way We Eat,’ organized by Change Food, celebrates its fifth anniversary, and Food Tank is thrilled to be a part of it.
Former Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Joins AGree as Co-Chair
Food policy organization AGree announced former Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan will be joining the organization as Co-Chair.
“The Meatrix: Relaunched” Continues the Fight Against Big Agriculture
Award-winning short film “The Meatrix” is re-launching to again encourage consumers to challenge the food system status quo.
Slow Meat 2015 – Turning the Herd Toward Better Meat, Less Meat
Food Tank’s Exclusive Webinar Series will feature Megan Larmer, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at Slow Food USA on March 4 from 12pm to 1pm ET.
World Rural Forum Speaks About their Commitment to Family Farming
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with the World Rural Forum about IYFF 2014, and their plans for the future.
Food Chain Avengers: Sparking Conversation About the Food Chain
Food Chain Avengers is a comic book about the struggles of food workers across the food chain.
Citizens Take Back Power in the Food System
This new movement is shaking up the current food system and bringing positive change to communities across the globe.
Healthy Food for a Healthy World
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs will be hosting a discussion on healthy food and its role in the food system.
The War on Genetically-Modified-Food Critics: Et tu, National Geographic?
The consensus on the safety of GM food is perfectly clear: there is no consensus.
101 Facts That Make Us Hopeful About the Future of Food
Food Tank is highlighting 101 stories of hope, innovation, and success, in creating a better food system.
World’s First Business School for Food Entrepreneurship and Innovation Launches!
The Food Business School, part of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), is the world’s first business school for food entrepreneurship and innovation.
Real Food Media Contest Features Oyster Men of Long Island Sound
Baymen on the Long Island Sound spend all day scuba diving to pick wild oysters by hand.
Advocacy Groups Push for Inclusion of Sustainability Recommendations in U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The recent release of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s sustainability recommendations has prompted broad support from advocacy groups.
Exclusive Webinar Series: Slow Meat 2015 – Turning the Herd Toward Better Meat, Less Meat
Food Tank is hosting a special discussion with Megan Larmer, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at Slow Food USA, on March 4 at 12pm ET.
More Food for the Hungry, Less Food in Landfills
How a food bank in Panama broke through government hurdles to gain access to more food for the hungry.
High School Students Launch Innovative Greenhouse Program
Maggie Bass and fellow environmentally-minded students at DC public schools are pushing for more greenhouses and curriculum focused on urban ecology.
