Those who can’t imagine Halloween without pumpkins to carve or Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie owe a big thank-you to native bees.
Agriculture
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.
Food Tank Book of the Week: 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World
If you knew you had 40 chances to get something right, to fix a problem, or to change the world, what would you do?
Fewer Cows, More Trees: New Zealand Case Study Proposes Simple Solution to Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A case study from New Zealand calls for action in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions caused by agricultural land use.
Sustainable Business: Field to Fork Organics Co-op Reinvigorates Community
Field to Fork Organics Co-operative supplies local North West London residents with fresh organic produce grown close to home.
UW-Madison Launches $100,000 Prize for Inspiration and Innovation in Agriculture
A new student contest run by the University of Wisconsin-Madison advances the idea that long-term solutions in agriculture must be multidisciplinary.
Rainforest Alliance Brings Nature into the Classroom with Spectacular Results
Students have been reaping the benefits of the Rainforest Alliance’s education program that focuses on ecosystem health and environmental conservation.
International Year of Family Farming: Training for Young Farmers Is Invaluable
Training programs like NFU’s Beginning Farmer Institute are invaluable educational resources that seek to provide support for the next generation of farmers.
Watch Danielle Nierenberg Participate in Panel at James Beard Foundation Conference
Watch Danielle Nierenberg participate in a panel at the James Beard Foundation’s The Paradox of Appetite: Hungering for Change Conference.
Massachusetts High School Students Reform Cafeteria Lunch Program
Students involved in caring for a school garden are not only providing healthier lunch options to their classmates, but also conserving energy.
How Do We Change the Food System? Start Early!
On October 24th, Food Day will bring attention to the many ways in which young people are creating a better food system.
Food Tank Book of the Week: Tomatoland by Barry Estabrook
Tomatoland by Barry Estabrook exposes the harsh reality of the tomato industry, but also provides hope for change in a damaged food system.
Sustainable Business: Equal Exchange Dedicated to Fair Trade and Supporting Small-Scale Farmers
Equal Exchange, one of the oldest and largest workers’ cooperatives in the United States, is dedicated to supporting small farmers.
Real Food Media Project Launches Online Film Competition
A new film competition seeking short films about sustainable food and farming — the Real Food Media Contest — is now open for entries at www.realfoodmedia.org.
Healthy Oceans Foster Healthy Communities
According to chef and sustainability activist Barton Seaver, the health and well-being of our communities is directly related to the health of our oceans.
