In honor of the United State’s Veterans Day; highlighting 13 veteran and refugee agriculture projects across the world that are helping to heal wounds of war.
Agriculture
Indonesia Organic: A Virtual Organic Food Hub
Indonesia Organic is a virtual hub for the promotion and development of organic agricultural sector in Indonesia.
10 Agriculture Projects in New York City That Can’t Be Missed
Urban agriculture projects are popping up all over New York City! These ten urban farms and community gardens are not to be missed.
Growing Better Health
By bringing agricultural solutions into the clinical treatment of malnutrition, Gardens for Health International ensures long-term food security.
Project Fights Agriculture Illiteracy Through Multi-Platform Approach
How Does It Grow? fights agricultural illiteracy by teaching students about fruits and vegetables, one at a time.
Three Ways Healthy Food Choices Help Save the Planet
Healthier eating habits can have significant environmental benefits – find out how!
Geeks and Agriculture Lovers Unite!
The GCARD2 Social Reporting Team is at the root of an ever-growing organic movement.
Could Sustainable Intensification Create a Food Secure Future for Africa?
A Montpellier Panel report calls for the scaling up of sustainable intensification in African agriculture to feed a growing population.
Food Hero: GROW HQ, Urban Food Empathy Center, Builds Local Food Movement in Ireland
In the context of food empathy, urban food growing is not a waste of time – it’s the silver bullet.
Innovations for Sustainability: Food Hubs Create New Links in the Food Chain
Food Hubs reduce the barriers to entry in a large scale, international food system, helping small- and medium-scale local farmers to gain market access.
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.
Got Water Problems? Build Healthy Soil
Is rising water insecurity tied to widespread soil degradation?
Sustainable Business: Growing Home Gives Roots to Those in Need
Growing Home combines two important missions into one initiative: workforce development and production of fresh, organic produce.
Thank Native Bees for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
Those who can’t imagine Halloween without pumpkins to carve or Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie owe a big thank-you to native bees.
Indigenous Crop: Dried or Fresh, Wild Bush Tomato Is Delicious and Nutritious
The bush tomato has long been an important food source for Australia’s Indigenous people, rich in nutrients and taste.
No More Business-As-Usual, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Calls for Change
The U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network offers new approaches to food systems and agriculture across the globe.
Urban Foraging in London Yields Delicious Results
Jason Irving’s Forage Wild Food runs foraging walks across London to help people learn how to identify edible plants that are nutritious and tasty.
Secret to a Food-Secure Planet Could Be Found in Forests
Forests provide excellent sources of micronutrients, and can ensure food security even in emergency situations. Read on to find out how.
40 Chances to Create a Better Food System
Food Tank has compiled a list of 40 individuals and organizations breaking the status quo in food and nutrition security, food sovereignty, and food justice.
Apply to the Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Sustainable Development!
The Earth Institute calls for applications to its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
