Regenerative agriculture is gaining traction, promising to mitigate the climate crisis and improve food systems, but its power can’t be unleashed automatically.
Revolutionizing Agriculture: How Empowering Women Could Boost Global Food Security and GDP
Recent research shows that dismantling gender inequalities in agrifood systems can boost economic growth, food security, and resilience to climate shocks.
The Forum for Farmers and Food Security Is Literally Investing in the Future of Food Producers
Leveraging the power of strategic partnerships to invest in smallholder farmers can support producers’ livelihoods and protect the planet.
New Coalition Prioritizes Action to Transform Food Systems
The Forum for Farmers and Food Security is launching to connect farmers with markets, unlock investments in the agriculture sector, and encourage the transfer of knowledge.
20 Books About Food, Agriculture, and the Environment on Food Tank’s Spring 2023 Reading List
This Spring, be inspired by new recipes, a guidebook for climate action, lessons from the Earth, and much more.
From Marginalization to Empowerment: How Investing in Women Can Transform Sub-Saharan Africa
Solutions developed by and for women farmers can help break the cycle of poverty and food insecurity.
Remembering Ronnie Cummins: Advocate of Regenerative Farming Systems
Founder of the Organic Consumers Association, Cummins advocated strongly for a just transition to a food and farming system that served people and the planet.
New Research Shows Animal Agriculture Is Making UTIs Worse. Factory Farms Could Make Them Untreatable
This is more than just a foodborne illness problem—it’s a factory farming problem.
Unlocking the Power of Food Can Improve the Nation’s Health
“We are so sick as a nation,” says Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian. Food as Medicine offers a way forward.
Illuminating the Systemic Barriers in the the U.S. Food System to Achieve Health Equity
Partnership for a Healthier America is pushing the country to realize that access to healthy food is a fundamental human right.
The Comeback of Natural Fertilizers: A Cost-Effective Alternative for Producers
Cover crops can build soil health, combat the climate crisis, mitigate drought, and boost farmers’ livelihoods.
New Food Waste Data Is Out. What Do the Numbers Mean for Our Food System?
In 2021, the U.S. produced 91 million tons of surplus food. That’s roughly 38 percent of the country’s total food supply.
New Book Gives Voice to Black Environmentalists’ Relationship to the Land
With Black Earth Wisdom, author and farmer Leah Penniman sets out to create a book she hopes will inspire others to engage in their own Earth listening practice.
New York City Commits to 33 Percent Reduction in Food-Based Emissions by 2030 to Combat Climate Change
New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy announced the city’s commitment to reducing food-based emissions by 33 percent by 2030.
AgriPath: Working to Benefit Women and Youth Smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Three organizations have partnered in the development of Agripath, a project which will test the effectiveness of digital, in-person, and hybrid extension services across five countries over five years.
USDA Grants $7.5 Million to Support Urban Agriculture and Tackle Food Insecurity
The USDA has launched grants to support urban agriculture and innovation production products.
The New Narrative of Rural Communities Has To Put People First, Not Profit
To support thriving rural areas, every part of the food system needs to recognize that people are more important than profit.
Cultivating Resilient Farms and Communities: How Practical Farmers of Iowa Is Diversifying the Agricultural Landscape
Practical Farmers of Iowa is working to build resilient farms and communities by diversifying the state’s agriculture landscape.
How Sustainable Agriculture Can Combat Drought and Creates Resilient Food Systems
Droughts have increased globally by nearly 30 percent since 2000. Sustainable land management practices can restore the soil and promote resilience.
Youth Food Lab Fosters Inclusion and Access to Young Innovators
The Youth Food Lab is working with young and innovative teams from all over the world to create solutions to ongoing food systems challenges.
