Pete Pearson leads zero-waste programming at the World Wildlife Fund, trying to understand how to create a food system that is efficient and balanced with nature.
Tuning in to Farmers’ Water Needs: Radio broadcasts aid Malawi irrigation efforts
Farm Radio Trust’s is organizing farmer “listening groups” and developing local radio broadcasts on agricultural development issues in Malawi, a country in East Africa.
Brian Roe: “Shop your fridge first!”
Brian Roe spoke to Food Tank about the potential gains from food waste reduction: improving local and global food security, improving our stewardship of natural resources and the environment, and improving the economic efficiency of farms, businesses, and households.
New Report: Climate Change Affects Every Step of the Food Value Chain
A new IFPRI report examines climate change’s effect on nutrition and how a “climate-smart, nutrition-sensitive” food system, as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies, can reduce morbidity and mortality.
BlueCart’s CEO on Democratizing Technology for Food System Change
BlueCart seeks to democratize technology, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can benefit from it, allowing buyers and sellers to focus on the essence of their industry: hospitality.
Apply to the Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Sustainable Development!
The Earth Institute at Columbia University is seeking applicants for their Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Sustainable Development.
Celebrate Autumn’s Harvest with Food Tank’s Fall Reading List
Food Tank has curated 17 books to educate, inform, and inspire readers while the temperature cools. Whether you’re in the mood for a memoir, biography, history, or critical analysis, we hope these books will stimulate readers working toward a better food system for all. Happy harvest!
Harlem Grown’s Tony Hillery: “Education is the way out”
Tony Hillery founded Harlem Grown to address the health and academic challenges facing public elementary school students in Harlem.
Children Join the Fight Against Food Waste with Ugly Fruit and Veg
Jordan Figueiredo writes about introducing fun, character, and nutrition-filled “ugly” produce in schools or at home, making it more fun for children to eat healthy fruits and veggies.
Amy Keister: “I want to see more food going from farm to table”
Amy Keister, Vice President of Consumer Engagement for Compass Group North America, is inspired by the progress made to reduce food waste, yet humbled by the task at hand.
To change the world, “eat what you buy, and stop buying more than you’ll eat”
Jude Medeiros, Regional Vice President for Sodexo, is inspired to teach a new generation of sustainability advocates to create sustained change within the food system.
Re: Response to Tim Wise on Malawi Seed Policy
In response to the recent op-ed by Timothy Wise: Did Monsanto Write Malawi’s Seed Policy? Supply K. Chisi, Business Officer at the Seed Trade Association of Malawi responded to Food Tank.
Elizabeth Balkan: “Throw away your trash can”
Elizabeth Balkan reshapes role that the NYC Department of Sanitation plays in addressing issues of waste management and calls on actors all along the waste stream to examine how they can get involved in reducing waste.
Host BBQ for Bee Awareness Event in Your Town
Without bees, picnics and BBQs would not exist as we know them, as highlighted by an upcoming event to raise bee awareness.
Eating City’s Call to Action
This year’s Eating City speakers took a deep dive into various institutional problems facing the food system, such as city procurement, health and wellness in schools, and food waste.
Tune In: Danielle Nierenberg Speaks on the Global Citizens for the Future of Food Webinar
BCFN will host the Global Citizens for the Future of Food Webinar on September 21, 2017, from 10 to 11am EST (4 to 5pm CEST).
MUNCHIES Editor-in-Chief Helen Hollyman: “Call your representatives!”
Helen Hollyman spoke with Food Tank about the intersection between food and contemporary culture and our responsibilities as eaters within the context of climate change.
Trade Barriers Aren’t the Way to Fix Nutrition
Joe Glauber argues that discriminating against the origin of certain foods is not likely to improve global diets, and policies for healthier eating are better targeted at consuming the right kinds of foods.
Six Simple Ways to Preserve Summer’s Bounty
Savor the season and preserve summer’s bounty of fresh, flavorful produce with these six simple food preservation techniques.
Diane Brady: “The only way to change the world is through partnerships “
In order to fix our food system, Diane Brady feels that more people must get involved in the process of creating food—from growing it to preparing it.
