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

James Beard Foundation Announces their Leadership Award Recipients

The James Beard Foundation recently announced the recipients of the sixth annual James Beard Foundation Leadership Awards.

20 Training Kitchens Cultivating Skills Around the World

These 20 training kitchens are helping youth and adults transform their lives and pursue careers in the culinary world.

AgroGeneration Event Brings Food Leaders Back to Italy

AgroGeneration is a week-long event that will bring food leaders back to Italy to explore what technology has to offer the future of agriculture.

47 Organizations Fighting Food Loss and Waste

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Harvard Law School Brings Food Recovery Entrepreneurs Together for National Conference

The Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic will host a conference this month on reducing food waste.

Protecting Pollinators Around the World

Global efforts to protect pollinators aim to preserve food security.

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Partners for Care is distributing packH2O water backpacks to improve public health in Kenya.

Johns Hopkins Report Analyzes the Benefits and Limitations of Urban Agriculture

The authors see urban agriculture as one of the many solutions needed to transform the food system.

Research Shows Organic Agriculture Boosts Local Economies

The Organic Trade Association released research showing that organic agriculture boosts local economies.

Singer-Songwriter Jack Johnson Is Teaching Kids About Food and Food Waste

Jack Johnson\’92s environmental education foundation is helping to change how food waste is managed in Hawaii by educating students.

Changing Livestock Feed Can be Solution to Climate Change

A recent study shows that changing livestock feed could significantly reduce environmental impacts.

Foodwaze Helps Consumers Connect with Sustainable Food Businesses

Consumers can connect with sustainable food businesses in their community using the Foodwaze app.

Putting Invasive Species on the Menu

These campaigns encourage people to keep invasive species out of our ecosystems by putting them on your plate.

How a Virginia Nonprofit is Helping Veterans Launch Careers in Farming

A nonprofit in Virginia is providing veterans with agricultural career opportunities.

Six Questions with Paul Rice, President & CEO of Fair Trade USA

Food Tank spoke with Paul Rice, the President & CEO of Fair Trade USA. Fair Trade USA is one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Six Questions with Frances Dillard, Director of Marketing for Driscoll’s

Food Tank spoke with Frances Dillard, the Director of Marketing for Driscoll’s. Driscoll’s is one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Seven Questions with Jesse Ash and Philip Buccellato, Principals of Greener Media

Food Tank spoke with Jesse Ash and Philip Buccellato from Greener Media, one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Seven Questions with Suresh Vukki and Manny Sek, Co-Founders of Leafware

Food Tank spoke with Suresh Vukki and Manny Sek, the Co-Founders of Leafware. Leafware is one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Seven Questions with Bettina Stern, Co-Founder of Chaia

Food Tank spoke with Bettina Stern, the Co-Founder of Chaia. Chaia is one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Seven Questions with Sara Burnett, Director of Wellness and Food Policy at Panera Bread

Food Tank spoke with Sara Burnett, the Director of Wellness and Food Policy at Panera. Panera is one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

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