Family farmers produce more than 80 percent of the world’s food value, but face significant hurdles from land access to market access.
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Sustainable Harvest International: Empowering Central American Farmers
Sustainable Harvest International is working to empower Central American farmers, promote sustainable practices, and drive community development.
Report on Global Nutrition Finds Key ‘Entry Points for Intervention in Food Systems’
A new report identifies key entry points to improve global nutrition.
Sweetwater Farms: Cultivating Knowledge in Houston
Sweetwater Farms HTX is cultivating a vibrant community in Houston through agriculture, outreach, and education.
Examining Corporate Influence Over Food and Farm Bill
The Union of Concerned Scientists confirm in recent report that agribusiness is trying to influence food and farming policy through lobbying and campaign donations.
The Supreme Court Overturns the Chevron Deference: What’s Next for Our Food Systems?
Advocates worry that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit expert agency power may inhibit food system change.
Ustawi Afrika Is Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable farming and entrepreneurship lessons create gender equity and positive change for rural women in Kenya.
20 Food Systems Reads that Will Inspire You this Summer
Discover a handpicked selection of inspiring summer reads that offer fresh perspectives on sustainability, agriculture, and the future of food systems.
We Need to Change the Conversation about Food and Climate. Here’s What Leaders Have to Say
The climate conversation often centers heavily on carbon. But the pandemic showed us the need for resilient supply chains, and nature-friendly farming has benefits that go beyond that.
Urban Garden Project to Connect and Empower Community Gardens
The Urban Garden Project aims to provide essential resources that will help community-centered green spaces thrive.
What’s Left Out of the Conversation When it Comes to Urban Agriculture
NYC gardeners have been addressing food apartheid themselves for years by turning vacant lots into food production and distribution sites.
New Report Notes the Global Struggle Over Farmland and Food Sovereignty
A new report by IPES-Food reveals that global land consolidation by powerful actors is displacing small farmers and threatening biodiversity.
Catastrophic Floods Cause Major Disruptions to Brazil’s Agricultural Sector
Record rainfall caused destructive flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, resulting in major disruptions to the Brazilian food system.
From Soil to Success: Maryland’s Black Farmers Lead Change
A business accelerator wants to empower Maryland’s Black farmers to thrive in the agriculture industry, fostering economic growth and increasing access to fresh, healthy food.
Bringing Youth Back to the Farm in Rural America
The Breakfast Club teaches youth how to raise hogs, making the knowledge accessible to those who don’t necessarily come from a farming family, and helping first-generation farmers pursue a career in agriculture.
Breaking the Chain: CIEL’s Battle to Unravel the Fossil Fuel Grip on Our Food System
The food system contributes to 15 percent of the total fossil fuel consumption each year.
Book Excerpt: Commodities and Consolidation
Farmers were encouraged to grow corn and soy whether prices were high or low, even on the most marginal land.
El Valle de Guadalupe Under Threat: The Campaign to Save Mexico’s Wine Country
The Rescatemos El Valle campaign aims to preserve the agricultural landscape of El Valle de Guadalupe from urbanization.
Progress in The Food System Means Empowering Eaters—Today and for Generations to Come
Empowered eaters are at the center of conversations on land justice, healthier school foods, food is medicine, procurement, and more.
20 Organizations Cultivating the Food Movement in Atlanta
These organizations are supporting local food producers and regional economies, offering educational resources and agricultural training, and working to ensure that their neighbors don’t go hungry.
