Katherine Walla
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Katherine Walla is Food Tank's Newsdesk Coordinator and Intern Supervisor. She graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service studying food justice and global hunger. Katherine has worked with nonprofit institutions and student organizations related to international affairs and social justice, and is also a neighborhood bartender!

Show Respect and Care for Another by Feeding Them

Michel Nischan wants people to reconnect to and through healthy, organic, and sustainable food. His organization Wholesome Wave is inviting more people to the table.

“I Couldn’t Think of a Reason to Not Farm Sustainably,” Says Howe

Niman Ranch farmer Steve Howe is continuing generations of pig raising, treating pigs humanely and with love.

“Agriculture Must Be Inclusive In Its Diversity,” for Food System Change

Karen Washington wants people to imagine a new face for American farmers: the workers on farms who produce the world’s food yet often face discrimination and food insecurity.

“Doing It Better” Is a Brennan Tradition in New Orleans

Food Tank’s first podcast features Dickie Brennan, a world-famous restaurateur, and his unique story combining traditional and modern techniques for elevating Creole food in New Orleans.

Climate Smart Agriculture Techniques Spread Beyond Senegal with New Regional Center

CERAAS earned Regional Center of Excellence recognition for its research on adapting dry cereals to drought conditions and its plans to expand into the rest of West and Central Africa.

Farming Sustainably “Is a Responsibility Not to Be Taken Lightly”

Adair Crowe describes his love for farming, his responsibility to promote sustainability, and his changing community around Crowe Family Farms.

“It Is Our Goal That Volunteers Leave Our Gardens Empowered to Do More” says Shane Tippett

A creative partnership between Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens and Kroger brings sustainable, organic gardening methods and hunger relief to a community in need.

World Food Prize Laureates Rise to the Challenge to End Child Malnutrition

2018 World Food Prize Laureates Drs. Lawrence Haddad and David Nabarro lead in unifying global nutrition efforts and reducing child malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life.

To Cultivate a New Generation of Farmers, “We Need to Open Up to Young Folks”

Ron Mardesen describes his family’s story, his changing community, and his vision for the future of A Frame Acres – led by the next generation.

Apeel Sciences & Costco Team Up to Fight Food Waste

A new partnership between Apeel Sciences and Costco will keep avocados out of global food waste at supplier, retailer, and consumer levels.

Digging Deeper: Annie’s Connects their Products to Healthy Soil

Annie’s unveils new programs in regenerative agriculture for improving soil health, fighting climate change, and connecting customers to the source of their food.

Urgent Call for EU Agricultural Policy Reforms Sends Food Leaders to Forum

The EU Food and Farming Forum on May 29–30, 2018 gathers food leaders in Brussels to create a Plan B to EU agricultural policies.

Farming Land Sustainably Is Our “Obligation to Preserve it for Future Generations

Niman Ranch farmers Paul and Andrea Brown find traditional, sustainable hog raising in the key to cultivating generations of family farming.

Reality TV Encourages Farmers to be Innovative

Access Agriculture empowers farmers across the Global South with translated farmer-to-farmer training videos in integrated pest management, business skills, sustainable land management, and more.

Fresh Perspectives on Wasted Food in Milan

Apeel Sciences and Food Tank hosted young food leaders for sustainable food, drink, and discussion in Milan, featuring fresh perspectives on wasted food.

Maine Takes a Lesson from Japan in Scallop Farming

Coastal Enterprises Inc. aims to develop an economic market for sustainably farmed Maine scallops by modifying aquaculture model from Japan.

Cultivate a Sustainable Future with Seeds & Chips Global Food Innovation Summit

The Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit is incorporating a new voice in the continued search for solutions to climate change and feeding the increasing population.

New Report Seeks Justice in 2018 Farm Bill

The Farm Bill Law Enterprise’s series of reports call upon Congress to diversify the agricultural economy, improve food access and nutrition, and encourage productivity and risk management in new farm bill.

New Tool Equips Farmers with Financial Know-How

The price of land has more than doubled since 2004; NYFC and Fathom Information Design create new Land Affordability Calculator to empower land-seeking farmers to make informed choices in land purchases.

Food and Beverage Sector Aims to Turn Climate Goals into Reality

Ceres’ new food and beverage sector report commends leadings companies on climate goals, but calls for bold plans across the sector in sustainability, water conservation, and human rights security.

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