The Smithsonian highlights transformations of American agriculture through leveraging stories from the public.
Agriculture
Honey Laundering: Two Honey-Processing Companies Charged in Anti-Dumping Case
A recent investigation has led to charges against two honey-processing companies as well as five individuals for illegal importation of honey.
FAO Promotes New Agroforestry Rules
The U. N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says new rules and policies will need to be implemented around the world in order to fully realize agroforestr
Raisins Reach the Supreme Court
Raisin producers are going to the Supreme Court to fight marketing restrictions created 64 years ago.
Food Hero: Allan Savory Fights Desertification with Holistic Management
In his TED Talk, Food Hero Allan Savory proposes holistic management as a means to reverse desertification, using large livestock herds to restore grasslands.
University of Washington Professor Works to End Landlessness
Professor Roy Prosterman of the University of Washington has been advocating for the cause of the rural poor in the developing world since the 1960s.
Students and Corporation Partner to Make Real Progress for Real Food
The Real Food Challenge and Sodexo sign agreement to make university food supply chains more transparent.
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.