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Film Spotlights How Veterans Can Find Solace in Farming

Ground Operations, a film that looks at the important role war vets play in the future of U.S. agriculture.

Eleven Inspiring Sustainable Chefs

Chefs can be arbiters of change, choosing local ingredients and bringing fresh healthy food to the masses. Here are eleven great examples.

FRESH Congress to be Held in Paris in June

Produce leaders talk sustainability at FRESH2013 in Paris

Salmon Populations and Their Habitat Threatened by Proposed Mining Operation

Plans to build a large-scale mining operation puts Alaskan salmon, fishermen, and an entire ecosystem at risk.

Third Generation Oyster Company at Risk of Being Shut Down

A family-owned and sustainable oyster company in California faces removal from their Point Reyes location.

10 Movies About the Food Movement Worth Watching

Here are 10 food documentaries worth watching to learn more about issues in the food system.

Nine Innovative Ways Food Workers are Fighting for More Justice

Food justice to workers and eaters is an essential aspect of the Global Food Movement. Here are 10 organizations fighting for food and food production equality.

10 Ways to Consume Food More Locally

Eating more local and seasonal foods can be easy, inexpensive and tasty! Here are 10 ways to eat more local food.

Navdanya: Saving Seeds to Save a Culture

Navdanya and its female seed savers work towards the preservation of India’s culture and agriculture.

Mary’s Meals Combats Childhood Hunger

Mary’s Meals provides thousands of children around the world with school lunches, giving them the nutrition and energy they need to concentrate on their studies

When Faced with Plant Viruses, Seed Kits Can Help Provide Nutrients

During the recent Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium held in Arusha, Tanzania, leaders in science and agriculture discussed how plant viruses are jeopardizing f

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