Enset is a drought-resistant crop that requires few inputs, growing it can be an easy way for female farmers to find financial independence.
Enset Leads to Better Physical and Financial Health For Women
Enset is a staple crop common to Southern Ethiopia traditionally harvested by women and may be an integral part of a solution to food security.
International Year of Family Farming: Teaching Gardens Create Healthier, More Informed Students
The AVRDC will expand its teaching garden program, which has been proven to improve nutrition and knowledge of indigenous crops.
International Year of Family Farming: Forecasting Famine Could Prevent Great Hardship. Why Isn’t It?
Famine forecasting systems are more sophisticated and effective than ever, but a report from Chatham House shows that prediction isn’t leading to prevention.
International Year of Family Farming: Oxfam and New ILC Initiative Take Action Against Land-Grabbing
A new campaign from Oxfam and a new initiative from the International Land Coalition (ILC) are working to fight land grabs and achieve justice for smallholders.
International Year of Family Farming: New Bill in India May Combat Rural Poverty with Micro-Plots
India’s Parliament will be voting soon on the National Right to Homestead Bill, part of the country’s latest Five Year Plan.
USDA Updates National Farmers Market Directory for National Farmers Market Week
The USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory now lists 8,144 markets, up from 5,000 in 2008.
Micro-plots: How Small-Scale Farming Can Improve Food Security and Decrease Poverty in India
Micro-plots are parcels of land the size of a tennis court, but the impact they can have on a family is much bigger.
“Farm Rx”: Georgia Organics Works to Bring Food and Medicine Together.
Georgia Organics, the Georgia organic farmer association, reached out to healthcare professionals with a “Food as Health” track at their 2013 annual conference.
Local 20/20 Food Resiliency Action Group Helps Communities Improve Food Self-Sufficiency
Local 20/20 works to get members of the rural communities in Jefferson County involved in a variety of community-strengthening projects such as gardens.
And What’s the Deal with (Sustainable) Airline Food?
Virgin Atlantic Airways and the Sustainable Restaurant Association are working together to serve Virgin’s customers more sustainably-sourced meals.
Legumes and Beans: One Key to Improving Food Security in Malawi
As part of its efforts to improve food security, Malawi has increased production of legumes and beans.
The World Rural Forum Played Major Role in Making 2014 Year of International Family Farming
The World Rural Forum (WRF) is the organization behind the United Nations’ decision to designate 2014 International Year of the Family Farmer.
Investors Call for Companies to List Sustainability Practices
Investors from Ceres want to require companies to list sustainability information in order to be listed on global stock exchanges.
Food Hero Series: Tezozomoc, NRDC Growing Green Food Justice Leader
Food hero Tezozomoc, known for his work with the South Central Farmers, is an NRDC Growing Green winner of the Food Leader award.
Peaceful Belly: Putting a Face on Farming for Urban Idahoans
Peaceful Belly is an organic farm located just outside of Boise, Idaho. It feeds residents of Southern Idaho through its CSA,and donates food yearly
Food Hero Series: Russ Kremer, NRDC Growing Green Winner and Pioneer in Antibiotic-free Pig Farming
Food hero, Russ Kremer is a NRDC Going Green winner and a pioneer in environmentally sustainable, humanely-raised drug-free pig farming
New Sustainable Aquaculture Methods Promise Healthier Fish and Lakes
Innovations in fish-feed and land-based containment systems offer solutions to sustainable aquaculture says American Association for the Advancement of Science
