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Watch TEDxManhattan “Changing the Way We Eat” Live

Host or join a viewing party to watch TEDxManhattan “Changing the Way We Eat.”

Enter Eat it! Student Prize Competition

The Eat it! student prize will reward students for inventions that can improve food and agriculture.

Exclusive Food Tank Webinar Series: John Fisk, Director of Wallace Center at Winrock International

Food Tank’s Exclusive Webinar Series will feature John Fisk, Director of the Wallace Center at Winrock International, on Wednesday, January 14.

Be a Part of the Change: Young Earth Solutions Competition

Students under the age of 35 can submit ideas for sustainable solutions in the food supply chain to the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition.

Integration of Māori Knowledge into New Zealand Politics Promotes Biodiversity

The knowledge of the Māori people in New Zealand is integrated into governmental efforts to address environmental challenges.

Reindeer Herders of Northern Europe Confront Climate Change

The traditional livelihood of the Sámi reindeer herders is being threatened by climate change and land rights issues.

Samburu Pastoralists Protect Environment and Culture

The Samburu pastoral way of life protects the environment in which they live, an environment essential to their culture.

Rice Varieties Critical to Culture and Biodiversity at Risk of Extinction

Culturally significant heirloom rice varieties in the Philippines are at risk of extinction.

New Calorie Labeling Rule Will Help Consumers Make Informed Choices

New rules require calorie labeling on vending machines and chain restaurant menus.

Andean Values have Promoted Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture for Centuries

Indigenous people in Andes promote sustainable agriculture and crop biodiversity.

Sign Food Tank’s Petition to Support a Tax on Harmful Sugary Drinks

The SWEET Act is a bill aimed to limit the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by taxing each ounce of added sugar.

Researchers Find an Area the Size of the EU is Cultivated in Urban Areas Around the World

A recent study documents the extent of urban and peri-urban croplands around the world and what resources those farms consume.

Women Feeding the World: Planet Forward Salon Searches for Solutions

The Planet Forward salon on Wednesday brought together experts, decision makers, and students to address the inequities faced by women in agriculture.

Women Feeding the World: Planet Forward to Host a Salon on Women in Agriculture

Planet Forward will host a salon discussing the role of women in agriculture and why women are disproportionately affected by climate change.

When Food is Dangerous: Bush Meat and Ebola

Vice News video covers the relationship between people, monkeys, and Ebola in Liberia.

The Last Hunger Season Film Series and the Importance of Family Farming

The Last Hunger Season Film Series profiles the struggles and successes of family farmers in Kenya.

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