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.

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.

Danielle Reports Back

While climate change poses a serious threat to farming all over the world, I’m mostly feeling hopeful about—and invigorated by—the future of agriculture.

Family Farming is the Key to Alleviating Hunger and Poverty

Food Tank and FAO are highlighting effective ways to provide family farmers with the tools they need to really nourish the world.

Twelve Athletes Fighting to Change the Food System

These 12 athletes are doing their part to make sure that no one is limited by hunger, malnutrition, or obesity-related health problems.

BCFN Young Earth Solutions! Ideas to Change the Food System!

The deadline of the BCFN YES! has been extended to August 1, 2013, so there’s still plenty of time to enter submissions!

Eighteen Individuals and Organizations Working on Population, Environment, and Reproductive Health

Groups and individuals around the world are highlighting the need for integrated, holistic approaches that will nourish both people and the planet.

An Overview of Eliminate Poverty Now

Eliminate Poverty Now focuses on investing at the local level by providing funds for projects that address local needs as identified by communities themselves.

World Health Day: Investing in Vegetables is a Win-Win-Win

Today’s post in Food Tank’s World Health Day series focuses the power of veggies and how they can address the world’s health problems

Global Spotlight on Family Farmers

The United Nations has designated next year, 2014, the International Year of the Family Farmer (IYFF), and preparations around the world are already beginning.

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