The Real Food Challenge and Sodexo sign agreement to make university food supply chains more transparent.
Agriculture
A Revolution from the Ground Up
This guest post from Landesa describes how the Kenya Justice Project is aimed at making rural communities more aware of women’s new rights.
Digging up the dirt on our food system: Wenonah Hauter discusses new book at book signing
Join Food & Water Watch’s Executive Director Wenonah Hauter as she challenges the American public to take a deeper look at the failing food system.
13 Books on the Food System That Could Save the Environment
Check out these 13 books that identify and explain the problems in the food system—and how to make changes in it.
Pro-Natura’s Biochar “Super Vegetable Gardens”
Pro-Natura is launching a multi-faceted program to incorporate biochar into tropical agricultural farming methods.
15 Websites Saving the Environment by Changing the Food System
Each of these 15 websites explores the complex relationship between food and the environment.
System of Rice Intensification a Sustainable Option for Family Farmers
By simultaneously benefiting smallholder farmers and the environment, System of Rice Intensification methodology could be the face of the future of farming.
Enlisting the Climate Ally Underfoot
Diana Donlon’s guest piece explains the need for carbon sequestration in an increasingly polluted environment.
Finding Ways to Prevent Food Waste and Loss on World Environment Day
World Environment Day on June 5th is focusing international attention on food waste.
Bengali Women Break Barrier in Winning Jewel of Agriculture Prize
Two women in India broke a major barrier in March when awarded the Krishni Ratna (“Jewel of Agriculture”) prize by the Government of West Bengal.
Brazil’s Locally Sourced School Lunches
Brazil’s successful school meals program requires 30 percent of all food served in public schools must be locally sourced from family farmers.
Seven South and Central American Initiatives Empowering Women
Women Deliver 2013: Food Tank highlights seven innovations in Central and South America improving food security and empowering women.
Six Middle Eastern Initiatives Empowering Women
Women Deliver 2013: Food Tank highlights seven innovations in the Middle East improving food security and empowering women.
Seven African Initiatives Empowering Women
Women Deliver 2013: Food Tank highlights seven innovations in Africa improving food security and empowering women.
Western Indian Farmers Suffer in Drought
One of India’s largest states is suffering from extreme drought, putting the food security of millions at risk.
Seven Initiatives Empowering Women in Oceania
These seven initiatives across Oceania are working to protect gender equality and empower women to promote their participation in agriculture.
Seven Asian Initiatives Empowering Women
Food Tank highlights seven inititatives in Asia enhancing food security and empowering women.
Seven North American Initiatives Empowering Women
These seven initiatives across North America are working to protect gender equality and encourage women’s participation in agriculture and the food system.
Seven European Initiatives Empowering Women
These seven initiatives across Europe are working to protect gender equality and empower women.
Local 20/20 Food Resiliency Action Group Helps Communities Improve Food Self-Sufficiency
Local 20/20 works to get members of the rural communities in Jefferson County involved in a variety of community-strengthening projects such as gardens.
