Agriculture

Chicago Council: “Failure to act now puts future generations in jeopardy,” says Dr. Helene Gayle

Live-blogging the Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium: Dr. Helene Gayle, President and CEO of CARE International

Chicago Council: Agriculture and Health Nexus Panel

Live-blogging the Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium: The Agriculture and Health Nexus

Chicago Council: A Discussion on “A New Science of Agriculture to Advance Global Food Security”

Live-blogging the Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium: A New Science of Agriculture to Advance Global Food Security

Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium, Raj Shah: “All hands on deck”

Live-blogging the Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium: Raj Shah

India Risks Losing Native Cattle Breeds

India is famous for its native cattle. But, thanks to cross-breeding with non-native dairy cattle breeds, India risks losing its genetic heritage for good.

The Five-Borough Farm Project: Expanding urban agriculture potential in NYC

The Five Borough Farm synthesizes urban agriculture research to create innovative metrics and a comprehensive strategy for expanding NYC’s capabilities.

Addressing the Link Between Disability and Food Insecurity

Disability prevents both producers and consumers from accessing food and a healthy livelihood.

Legumes and Beans: One Key to Improving Food Security in Malawi

As part of its efforts to improve food security, Malawi has increased production of legumes and beans.

Interview with Janelle Kapoor, Director of the Ashevillage Institute’s New Urban Farm School

Food Tank interviews Janell Kapoor about the Ashevillage Institute’s new holistic Urban Farm School in Asheville, North Carolina.

Science Forum 2013: Nutrition, Health and Agricultural Research

CGIAR’s third biennial Science Forum focuses on the links between nutrition, health and agriculture. The event will be held in Bonn, Germany in September 2013.

CommonWealth Urban Farms Gives Old Space New Life

An Oklahoma City organization, CommonWealth Urban Farms is striving to make its hometown a more sustainable place through its initiatives in urban agriculture.

California’s Full Belly Farm Proving That Organic Family Farms Can Also Be Profitable

Full Belly Farm is an innovative example of a small farming enterprise that has pioneered the use of organic agriculture and agricultural diversity.

Algal Blooms Continue to Threaten Lake Erie Ecosystem

The extreme algal blooms in Lake Erie have been growing increasingly since 2011. This is due to both climate change and farming practices.

Food Hero Series: Rose Karimi, Women Going Green

Rose Karimi developed Women Going Green, a project aimed at improving climate change adaptation and food security for smallholder women coffee farmers in Kenya.

BCFN YES! 2012 Finalist Profile: Wahyu Wijaya

BCFN YES! finalist, Wahyu Wijaya’s seeks a process to turn microalgae into a food ingredient high in nutrition and low on environmental impact.

BCFN YES! 2012 Finalist Profile: Katarzyna Dembska

BCFN YES! Finalist, Katarzyna Dembska’s project shows that consuming less animal protein in one’s diet is a boon for water resource conservation.

The World Rural Forum Played Major Role in Making 2014 Year of International Family Farming

The World Rural Forum (WRF) is the organization behind the United Nations’ decision to designate 2014 International Year of the Family Farmer.

BCFN YES! 2012 Finalist Profile: Marina Bassani

BCFN YES! 2012 finalist, Marina Bassani’s Make eat! app allows modern users to connect to their environment and their agricultural roots.

Third Generation Oyster Company at Risk of Being Shut Down

A family-owned and sustainable oyster company in California faces removal from their Point Reyes location.

10 Movies About the Food Movement Worth Watching

Here are 10 food documentaries worth watching to learn more about issues in the food system.

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