Ashoka Changemakers, the largest organization of social entrepreneurs, is launching a new competition entitled Nutrients for All: Vitality for People and the Pl
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IYFF: Using the Sun to Empower Women and Help Family Farmers
This IYFF post features three international campaigns working to use solar technology to help family farms.
Food First Delegation to South Korea Explores Land, Food and Democracy
The Institute for Food and Development Policy/Food First to host its first food sovereignty tour in South Korea
Growth Opportunities for Food and Young People on Global Youth Service Day
April 26-28 is Global Youth Service Day, the perfect follow-up to a weekend of Earth Day action.
Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition Releases Proposals and Solutions for Protecting the Planet
The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition is releasing a set of proposals and solutions for protecting the environment through changing the food system.
Earth Amplified Puts “Culture” Back in “Agriculture,” Empowering Urban Youth
Artists from the roots-rap-reggae band Earth Amplified bring music, food, health, and economic opportunity to food deserts in Oakland.
Food Hero Series: Tezozomoc, NRDC Growing Green Food Justice Leader
Food hero Tezozomoc, known for his work with the South Central Farmers, is an NRDC Growing Green winner of the Food Leader award.
EARTH University and Others Connect Students and Researchers Directly with Farmers
EARTH University is training the next generation of agricultural researchers to revolutionize small-scale family farming from the ground up.
FANRPAN: Engaging and Integrating Youth Into Policy Decision Making
FANRPAN, based in South Africa, is doing innovative work engaging engaging a variety of stakeholders, including young people to improve global food security
Peaceful Belly: Putting a Face on Farming for Urban Idahoans
Peaceful Belly is an organic farm located just outside of Boise, Idaho. It feeds residents of Southern Idaho through its CSA,and donates food yearly
Kosegare Brings Young People Back to Japan’s Farms
The organization Kosegare in Japan encourages young people from farming families to leave high-stress jobs in cities and start new businesses back home.
Edward Mukiibi’s Project DISC Inspires Ugandan Young People to Become Farmers
For many Ugandans, farming is a career of last resort. Project DISC is changing that, inspiring a generation of farmers through sustainable school gardens.
Earth Day: Youth and Agriculture
This Earth Day, we’ll be highlighting the importance of farming for protecting biodiversity, creating economic opportunities, and improving nutrition
Food Hero Series: Russ Kremer, NRDC Growing Green Winner and Pioneer in Antibiotic-free Pig Farming
Food hero, Russ Kremer is a NRDC Going Green winner and a pioneer in environmentally sustainable, humanely-raised drug-free pig farming
April 17th Food Tank Summit Speaker Spotlight: Alan Shannon
Food Tank Summit Speaker Spotlight: Alan Shannon, Public Affairs Director for the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s Midwest Region.
New Law in Bolivia Directed at Supporting and Empowering Family Farmers
In January of 2013, Bolivian President Evo Morales signed a new law that declared that family farming is of “public and national interest.”
Permaculture Combats Malnutrition in Malawi
Permaculture helps subsistence farmers in Malawi access nutritious produce year round.
Urban Gardening Offers Nutrition and a Livelihood for HIV affected Ethiopians
Urban gardening in Ethiopia brings a livelihood and critical nutrition to people living with HIV.
John Hopkins Supports Research in the Public Health Benefits of Aquaculture
Johns Hopkins’s Center for a Livable Future supports research connecting aquaculture and public health.
Cooperative Small-Scale Farming Movements Make Strides Around the World
This International Year of Family Farming series post features three small farmer groups that are helping farmers to succeed by pooling knowledge and resources.
