Agriculture is both a contributor and a potential solution to climate change. Tell Food Tank what ideas excite you!
Respect Your Elders—Plants!
His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, is using his platform to push world leaders—and world eaters—to respect, honor, value, and most importantly protect the world’s agricultural diversity.
Observations from a “Shithole” Country and a Note to President Trump
While visiting the West African country of Senegal, Food Tank President, Danielle Nierenberg, reflects on U.S. President Trump’s infamous statement about “Haiti and African countries” and the damage the President has inflicted.
118 Organizations to Watch in 2018
2017 was an exciting year for Food Tank, and we’re looking forward to more progress and sharing more interesting food and agriculture stories in 2018! Here’s a look at some of the organizations we think we’ll be talking more about.
The Ghosts of Feasts Past: How to Reduce Food Waste
Americans waste more than 165 million kilograms (364 million pounds) of food every day but two-thirds of residential food waste in the United States is edible. Meanwhile, 1 in 8 people in the U.S. do not have regular access to food.
Fighting Food Waste over Labor Day Weekend
Residents of New York City will waste 11 million pounds of food over Labor Day Weekend, while 1.4 million New Yorkers remain food insecure. Fortunately, there is enormous potential to recover that food, according to Food Tank and ReFED.
Eat Pasta and Pulses as Part of a Sustainable Diet
The type of food we choose to eat determines a large part of our personal carbon footprint. With a long shelf life, pasta helps reduce the amount of food that is thrown away by serving as a base for vegetables…
Seven Ways to Host a More Sustainable Passover Seder
Passover Seder, a Jewish tradition taking place from April 10 to 18, 2017, is an opportunity for hosts and guests of the festivities to promote sustainable food practices.
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.
Next Secretary of Agriculture?
The President-elect has not appointed one of the most important positions in the new administration—the new Secretary of Agriculture. Who do you think should get the job?
117 Organizations to Watch in 2017
As 2017 rolls in, food movements, people, and organizations are rallying to remove inequitable and damaging practices. Food Tank presents 117 initiatives which are at the forefront of sustainable development.
Chicago, We Can Change the Food System — The 2016 Food Tank Summit!
Thank you to speakers, sponsors, and attendees of the 2016 Chicago Food Tank Summit! Click here to watch the full summit stream.
Trump Won… Now What?
It’s no surprise that we’re shocked — a Trump Presidency seemed unthinkable a month ago.
Twenty Magazines for People Who Eat, Cook, or Grow
These 19 magazines offer stories, news, and research on the latest food and agriculture news.
The “Sustainable Protein” Panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit
Watch the entire Keynote from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.
The “Food Business” Panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit
Watch the entire panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.
Farm Tank 2016 Afternoon Keynote by Navina Khanna
Watch the entire Keynote from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.
The “Infrastructure Panel” from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit
Watch the entire panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.
The “Food Tech” Panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit
Watch the entire panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.
The “Food Transparency” Panel from the 2016 Farm Tank Summit
Watch the Food Transparency panel from the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento, California.
