From March 28 to 31, your solution to food waste in Africa could be pitched at a groundbreaking conference in Kenya.
Kip Tom: “Let’s choose success, as failure should not be an option”
Kip Tom, Chairman of Tom Farms, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy, which will be hosted in partnership with George Washington University and the World Resources Institute on February 2, 2017. A…
Erica Hellen: “Farming is our livelihood, but it is also activism”
Erica Hellen, co-owner and farmer at Free Union Grass Farm, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy, on February 2, 2017.
Councilmember Mary Cheh on Making D.C. a Leader in Food Politics
Councilmember Mary M. Cheh, Ward 3 Councilmember of the Council of the District of Columbia, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit.
Mike Koch on Harnessing the Power of Consumer Demand
Mike Koch, Executive Director of FRESHFARM, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
Roger Johnson on the Importance of Remembering Family Farmers
Roger Johnson, 14th President of the National Farmers Union, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy, which will be hosted in partnership with George Washington University and the World Resources Institute on February 2, 2017.
Emmy Simmons: “Prioritize food and agriculture”
Emmy Simmons, independent consultant on international development issues focusing on food, agriculture, and Africa, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit.
Ted Monk: “Lack of food shouldn’t limit a person”
Ted Monk, Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility of Sodexo North America, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
Jason Huffman: “Time is ripe to overhaul the way the federal gov. subsidizes ag”
Jason Huffman, the editor of POLITICO Pro Agriculture and Pro Trade, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit.
Matt Herrick: “As we approach the next Farm Bill, let’s prioritize the next generation”
Matt Herrick, Senior Vice President at Story Partners, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
Marc Oshima: “Access to healthy, delicious food is not about party lines”
Marc Oshima, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of AeroFarms, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
Food Sustainability Media Award to Boost Sustainable Ag Coverage
Reuters Foundation and Barilla Center offering nearly US$11,000, publication, and media training to outstanding coverage of food security, sustainability, agriculture, and nutrition.
Chris Bradshaw: “We don’t have time to tire when the stakes are so high”
Christopher Bradshaw, Founder and Executive Director of Dreaming Out Loud, Inc., is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
The Role of Technology in Modern Agriculture: Interview with Dr. Emily Buck
Emily Buck, PhD, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit.
Milan Soup Kitchen Serves Up More Than Soup from City’s Waste
In a year, the Refettorio Ambrosiano saved more than 25 tons of food from being wasted. The sustainable soup kitchen continues to pursue a creative and sustainable model for redistributing food waste.
The Importance of Youth Employment in Agriculture: Interview with Dr. Julie Howard
Dr. Julie Howard, Senior Advisor, Michigan State University and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit.
Dr. Shenggen Fan: “I know it’s possible to eliminate hunger”
Shenggen Fan, director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
An Unprecedented Day Dedicated to the Future of Food Policy
The event will bring together 35+ experts including business executives, government officials, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, farmers, union leaders, chefs, and more. Interactive panel topics include Creating Resiliency in Food and Agriculture, Cultivating Global Food Security, Healthy Local and Regional Food Systems, and the Next Farm Bill.
Panera Bread Bids Farewell to All Food Additives
Panera Bread is 100-percent additive free, marking the culmination of a many year process to eliminate its use of all artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, and preservatives.
Sonny Perdue is President-elect Trump’s Nominee for Secretary of Agriculture
Former Governor of Georgia Sonny Perdue has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the Secretary of Agriculture.
