These are the 10 food policy questions that every 2016 presidential candidate needs to answer.
Visualizing Food Waste
Visuals speak louder than words when advocating for reducing food waste.
Blueprint for Family Farming in the Philippines
Robert and Gigi Morris draw upon their experience working in small-scale agriculture and agro-tourism to teach others the benefits of sustainable agribusiness.
16 Successful Projects Highlighting Permaculture Use
These organizations feature innovative and sustainable examples of permaculture use.
Voting is Open for the 2015 Real Food Media Contest Short Films!
The 2015 Real Food Media Contest invited a new crop of films under four minutes that tell unique stories about food, farming, and sustainability.
10 Ways You Can Fight for Fair Labor Practices in America’s Fields
Food Chains director Sanjay Rawal and producer Smriti Keshari on worker-driven movements, how consumers contribute, and film as a tool for change.
10 Amazing Food Co-ops Across America
Many co-ops have been around since the 1970s, but some have opened recently to serve communities with unusual needs or to eliminate food deserts.
23 Mobile Apps Changing the Food System
These 23 mobile apps are helping eaters, gardeners, and food enthusiasts live more environmentally sustainable, less wasteful, healthy, and delicious lives.
66 Instagram Accounts Helping Cultivate a Better Food System!
One of the fastest-growing social media networks is Instagram– Food Tank highlights 66 Instagram accounts cultivating a better food system!
25 Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables Promoting Health All Over the World
Many indigenous fruits and vegetables are in danger of abandonment and extinction. People are trying to catalogue as many traditional varieties as possible.
Promoting Crop Diversity and Protecting Indigenous Farmers’ Rights
The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) supports the implementation of farmers’ rights at local and national levels.
Are Cocoa Companies Offering a Trick or a Treat?
A new report from Oxfam America evaluates cocoa companies’ commitment gender equality.
Election 2014: GMO Labeling Initiatives Defeated, but Momentum Continues
Voters rejected GMO labeling ballot initiatives in Oregon and Colorado – only the latest in ongoing efforts to pass GMO labeling measures at the state level.
Young Women Mobilize Local Development Through Sustainable Aquaculture in Rural Malawi
The Kawjo Foundation’s Integrated Agriculture-Aquaculture (IAA) project helps young women in Malawai realize their full potential as farmers and producers.
UN Climate Summit Takes Steps to Ensure Food Security for 9 Billion People by 2050
GFAR stakeholders have been at the forefront of actions to raise awareness of the potential of agricultural systems in adapting and mitigating to climate change
The Future of Family Farming Round Up
Commentators have offered great suggestions for legal, policy, economic, educational, and grass roots measures to increase resources available to farmers.
Join the Conversation on ICTs and Family Farming
GFAR pledged to increase joint efforts to boost the contribution of science, technology and innovation to enable family farmers to improve their livelihoods.
Voices of GFAR: Providing Better Extension Services for Family Farmers
A sound agricultural innovation system requires a combination of diverse extension service schemes that mobilize a variety of methods to educate smallholders.
WANTED: Young Entrepreneurs with Sustainable Ideas that Will Change the World
Unilever helps young entrepreneurs bring sustainable and healthful living to people around the world.
These Twenty Young People Are Changing the Food System in Huge Ways
Youth around the world are creating inspiring projects and products that are changing how we grow, prepare, and eat food.
