These 14 initiatives all over the world that are educating youth about agriculture, and creating a genuine interest in safe, sustainable, and healthy food.
Agriculture
Ethiopia’s Pricey Relationship with the Climate
The climate of Ethiopia is rapidly changing, exposing the country to more frequent, extreme weather events that will cost a hefty price.
The False Banana, Key to Food Security
Enset is a vital pulse crop in Ethiopia, contributing to food security through nutritional and caloric intake, as well as environmental sustainability.
Transforming the Food System in Australia – From the Ground Up
This guest post from the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) announces the launch of Australia’s first Fair Food Week.
Food Tank Book of the Week: The Permaculture Handbook by Peter Bane
Peter Bane, author of The Permaculture Handbook, took the time to speak with Food Tank about his book and his personal experiences with permaculture.
Food Hero: The FARM Institute Teaches the Next Generation to Care About Food
This week’s Food Hero, The FARM Institute, is building consciousness about food in the next generation.
International Year of Family Farming: Bukonzo Joint Cooperative Challenging Gender Roles
Bukonzo Joint is a member-owned coffee cooperative in Uganda that works to fight gender inequity and poverty in environmentally sustainable ways.
Mphatheleni Makualule Honored for her Work Reviving Indigenous Seeds in South Africa
Mphatheleni Makualule receives Global Leadership Award from the International Indigenous Women’s Forum for work with women in local South African communities
118 Twitter Feeds Every Food Activist Needs to Follow
Food Tank has chosen 118 Twitter accounts for those involved in the food movement, or anyone who just wants to know more about the food system.
Seeds of Change: How One Small Seed Company in the Big City is Making a Difference
Rooftop Ready Seeds offer locally cultivated seeds to New York City gardens and farms
Food & Water Watch Report Links Genetically Engineered Crops to Increased Pesticide Use
A new Food & Water Watch report links increased cultivation of genetically engineered crops to greater use of pesticides in combating “superweeds.”
Food Hero: The Sylvia Center: Childhood Education from Farm to Fork
This week’s Food Hero, The Sylvia Center, engages youth in food education from farm to fork.
International Year of Family Farming: Five Initiatives Supporting Indigenous Farmers
Indigenous smallholder farmers have a significant impact on biodiversity and natural resource conservation.
Danielle Reports Back
While climate change poses a serious threat to farming all over the world, I’m mostly feeling hopeful about—and invigorated by—the future of agriculture.
Growing Greener Cities Series Shares Research and Innovations in Urban Food Systems
The Landscapes for People, Food, and Nature Initiative highlights innovations and research that improve the relationship between urban areas and agriculture.
USDA Updates National Farmers Market Directory for National Farmers Market Week
The USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory now lists 8,144 markets, up from 5,000 in 2008.
Family Farming is the Key to Alleviating Hunger and Poverty
Food Tank and FAO are highlighting effective ways to provide family farmers with the tools they need to really nourish the world.
National Student Food Summit 2013: Food System Change Begins with Students
Guest author Alex Kucharski of Meal Exchange details the upcoming National Student Food Summit.
U.S. Hispanics Buy More Groceries At Convenience Stores Than Non-Hispanics, Study Finds
Recent studies reveal that Hispanics in the United States are more likely to grocery shop at convenience stores than other demographics.
Thought for Food Challenge Finalist: Team Foodisclosure
Can a small LED light offer a big contribution to food security?
