While a changing climate threatens crop production in Kenya, Kenyan small-scale farmers show potential to thrive.
Agriculture
Food Hubs: The Middlemen That Will Save the Sustainable Food Chain
A recent article in Orion Magazine shows how food hubs could be the key to bringing sustainable, local food culture into the mainstream.
Women’s Farm and Forestry Alliance Helps Women Farmers Become Strong Businesswomen
A spotlight on the Women’s Farm and Forestry Alliance, a new program committed to using web-based modules to train women farm finances.
Indigenous Crop: Yellow Dock, Medicine Masquerading as Weed
Yellow dock is seen as a common weed in many people’s backyards, but Haida First Nations have been using it as medicine for centuries.
International Year of Family Farming: Seeds for Women Farmers Key to Food Security
La Via Campesina has launched a global campaign aimed at defending the survival of traditional seeds as well as guaranteeing food sovereignty worldwide.
Innovation for Sustainability: With More Food and Less Water, SRI Could Revolutionize Farming
The System of Rice Intensification provides a possible sustainable food production solution, increasing rice yields while decreasing agricultural inputs.
The Trestle Group Foundation Builds Better Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
By pairing women entrepreneurs in developing economies with leading business professionals, The Trestle Group Foundation fosters growth and innovation.
Conflict and Agriculture
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.
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.
