Lani Furbank
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Lani Furbank is a writer and photographer based in the D.C. metro area, where she covers the intersection of food, farming, and the environment for local and national publications. She studied broadcast journalism and environmental studies at James Madison University, and is passionate about increasing access to nutritious food in communities around the world and supporting small-scale farms through mindful food choices. Find her on social media: @lanifurbank

New Rating System Will Measure Restaurant Sustainability

The Good Food 100 Restaurants list, which rolls out in June 2017, will measure sustainable practices at restaurants and award ratings based on the results.

New Indoor Farming Company Is Growing “Post-Organic” Produce

Bowery’s technology-based farming breaks from traditional agricultural practices by growing plants indoors in vertical rows without any pesticides.

How an Algorithm Could Change the World of Food Delivery

Gebni, a new food delivery app, aims to reduce food waste in restaurants and lower prices to appeal to a broader market.

Ten Farmers You Need to Know

From Uganda to Hong Kong, these are 10 farmers you need to know.

7 Tips to a Food Waste-Free Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, one of the best ways to be grateful for what you have is to avoid wasting it. Here are tips for a waste-free holiday.

Ten Questions with Pamela Hess, Executive Director of Arcadia Center

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Pamela Hess, the Executive Director of the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Ten Questions with Karen Lehman, Director, Fresh Taste

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Karen Lehman, Director at Fresh Taste, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Ten Questions with Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at Leopold Center

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Who Should be the Next Secretary of Agriculture?

Here are Food Tank’s top choices for the next Secretary of Agriculture.

James Beard Foundation and Food Tank to Release Third Annual Good Food Org Guide

The James Beard Foundation and Food Tank will release the third annual Good Food Org Guide at the James Beard Food Conference in New York City on October 17-18.

The Cookbook Project Trains Community Leaders to Promote Food Literacy and Cooking Education

The Cookbook Project offers an online program that trains people to become Certified Food Literacy Educators.

The Organic Center Report Says Organic Livestock Can Combat Antibiotic Resistance

A recent report by The Organic Center asserts that organic meat is “the best choice” consumers can make to protect against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

More and Better’s Work on the SDGs

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to interview Aksel Naerstad, the international co-coordinator of the More and Better Network, about the Sustainable Development Goals.

Chicago Council Releases its Annual Global Food Security Report

The Chicago Council released its annual global food security report on how to feed the world\’92s growing cities.

Food Loss and Waste Protocol Partnership Releases First-Ever Global Food Waste Standard

The first-ever global standard to measure food waste was recently released.

Seven Questions with Hannah Freeman, Director of Produce and Floral at Fair Trade USA

Food Tank spoke with Hannah Freeman, Director of Produce and Floral at Fair Trade USA, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.

New Documentary Features Regenerative Farming Practices at Polyface Farm

Joel Salatin\’92s Polyface Farm is featured in a new documentary, Polyfaces.

Ten Questions Joseph Erbentraut, Senior Reporter at The Huffington Post

Food Tank spoke with Joseph Erbentraut, Senior Reporter at The Huffington Post, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Ten Questions with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO at Heifer International

Food Tank spoke with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO at Heifer International, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

ReFed Video Illustrates the Problem of Food Waste

ReFed\’92s new animated video visually demonstrates the problem of food waste.

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