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.
Agriculture
Investment in Women is the Key to Global Food Security: Five Ways to Promote Gender Equity
At the Women Deliver 2013 conference, International leaders in the women’s movement will discuss solutions to improve gender equity and food security.
Food Hero Series: Ruth Oniang’o, Kenya’s Voice for Nutrition
Kenya’s Ruth Oniang’o, a renowned leader in food and nutrition issues, has been working to improve nutrition for women in Africa for decades.
40 Organizations That Are Shaking Up the Food System
These 40 organizations are doing invaluable work to change the way we eat, grow, cook, buy, and sell food.
Five Ways Food and Agriculture Can Promote Sustainable Water Use and Protect Biodiversity
Today, Food Tank celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity with five ways to support healthy, diverse ecosystems and sustainable water supplies.
Chicago Council: Lightning Presentations Highlight Innovative Leaders in Food and Agriculture
Live-blogging the Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium: Lightning Presentations Highlight Innovative Leaders in Food and 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.
