Danielle Nierenberg
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Danielle Nierenberg is President of Food Tank and an expert on sustainable agriculture and food issues. She has written extensively on gender and population, the spread of factory farming in the developing world and innovations in sustainable agriculture.

14 Food Resolutions to Bring in The New Year

Together we can be that generation and find solutions to nourish both people and the planet! Here are 14 food resolutions for 2014.

15 Books For Future Foodies

15 books that will make great gifts for your child, niece, nephew, or grandchild this holiday!

Ageless Agriculture

Food Tank focuses on the challenges–and opportunities–older people have in accessing healthy foods and also how they’re sharing their knowledge with youth.

IYFF Video Release: Making the Case for Family Farming

Food Tank is thrilled to be collaborating with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) all next year to promote the IYFF, starting with this video!

In a World Full of Holiday Excess, Let’s Stand Up and Combat Food Waste

During the holidays, resolve to make waste in the food system part of our past, not our future.

VIDEO: Going forward by going back – 15 indigenous crops feeding the world

A newly released video by Food Tank explores the environmental sustainability, nutrition, and financial security produced by enset, an indigenous crop.

Conflict and Agriculture

In honor of the United State’s Veterans Day; highlighting 13 veteran and refugee agriculture projects across the world that are helping to heal wounds of war.

Growing Better Health

By bringing agricultural solutions into the clinical treatment of malnutrition, Gardens for Health International ensures long-term food security.

40 Chances to Create a Better Food System

Food Tank has compiled a list of 40 individuals and organizations breaking the status quo in food and nutrition security, food sovereignty, and food justice.

Apply to the Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Sustainable Development!

The Earth Institute calls for applications to its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

How Do We Change the Food System? Start Early!

On October 24th, Food Day will bring attention to the many ways in which young people are creating a better food system.

Five Initiatives Supporting Small-Scale Farmers Growing Indigenous Crops

In honor of the Food Sovereignty Prize and World Food Day, Food Tank recognizes five initiatives supporting small-scale farmers producing healthy crops.

Eating City Establishes Manifesto for a More Just and Sustainable Food System for Cities

This manifesto, established at the Eating City Summer Campus takes steps toward implementing an open, transparent, and participatory food policy in cities.

14 Reasons to Be Hopeful About the Future of Food

Food Tank’s mission is to highlight stories of hope and success. These are 14 reasons to be hopeful about the future of the food system.

26 Films Every Food Activist Must Watch

Food Tank has selected 26 incredible films educating audiences about changes being made – or that need to be made – in the food system.

Innovations in Farming Fighting Food Waste Around the World

While food waste is a global problem, farmers worldwide are stepping up to offer solutions.

Innovations and Cooperation for World Water Week

During World Water Week, Food Tank will highlight research and innovations that are working to conserve water resources and make clean water available to all.

Back to School: 14 Initiatives Educating Youth About Agriculture

These 14 initiatives all over the world that are educating youth about agriculture, and creating a genuine interest in safe, sustainable, and healthy food.

Nutrition Champion Awards 2013 Will Celebrate Unsung Heroes in the Field

Research to Action’s guest post announces that the Nutrition Champion Awards will celebrate the unsung heroes working in the nutrition development field.

Saying Yes to Women’s Empowerment with BlueAvocado

BlueAvocado is a sustainable business empowering women micro-entrepreneurs across the world.

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