In Burundi, farmer Viola finally turns a profit with support from One Acre Fund.
Tell Policymakers: Support Young Farmers Around the Globe!
It’s time for a revolution in the food system—young and new farmers need government support to nourish future generations.
Calling All Food System Changemakers and Grassroots Organizations!
The Real Food Media Contest is seeking captivating short films about food, farming, and sustainability.
VIDEO: How Collaborative Technologies Are Improving Family Farming
Experts discuss how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can improve family farming and make it more sustainable, resilient, and profitable.
NEW VIDEO: Funding Female Farmers for a Less Hungry World
More investment in women farmers will help alleviate hunger and poverty and will lead to more social justice and empowerment for girls and women.
The Food Revolution: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Greater collaboration across the food community is needed for a more healthful future.
Agricultural Reality Stars
Young generations are becoming more interested in agriculture through hip hop, reality TV shows about young food producers, and stories of farmer “superheroes.”
Are We Really Tackling the Challenge of Improving Livelihoods for Poor Farmers?
Agricultural research for development is regularly assessed to ensure money is being spent on effective measures to promote better lives for rural communities.
Changing the Future of Global Agriculture: An Interview with Mark Holderness
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Mark Holderness about the Global Forum on Agricultural Research’s goals, challenges, and initiatives.
How Vegetables Can Save the World
Vegetables play an essential role in healing the global food system. Investing in vegetables means investing in a healthy future!
10 Urban Agriculture Projects in Paris, France
The City of Light has gone green with numerous urban agriculture projects.
Take One Simple Step to Create a Better Food System—Today!
Take the pledge to stand up for a food system that is fair and just and join the almost 5,000 other supporters!
Under the Mango Tree: New Documentary on Food Program for the Mentally Ill in Ghana
Under the Mango Tree is a forthcoming film about how food repaired the relationship between the mentally ill homeless and the citizens of Tamale, Ghana.
Food Recovery: A New Standard in the Food Industry
Does food recovery hold the key to reducing hunger as our global population hits nine billion by 2015?
New Study Indicates Organic Foods are Higher in Antioxidants, Lower in Pesticides
New research shows organically grown crops have higher levels of antioxidants and lower levels of pesticides.
Trees Supply More Than Wood and Fuel—Rainforest Alliance is Conserving Forests Around the World
Food Tank is highlighting Rainforest Alliance, an organization that has transformed land use practices, business practices, and consumer behavior.
Making Agriculture “Cool” for Youth
Food Tank, in collaboration with GFAR, has compiled an exciting list of organizations working with young people around the world to make agriculture cool again.
AWARD: Improving the Role for Women in Agricultural Research
Women in Africa are becoming inspired to develop careers in agricultural development.
African Leaders Urge to Link Landscapes to People
One of the greatest challenges the world is facing today is how to feed the growing population, which is estimated to hit the nine billion mark by 2050.