Agriculture

Agricultural Carbon Markets Are Not a Climate Solution

Carbon markets have a decade-long track record of failing to stem greenhouse gas emissions, so why are they still presented as a solution?

USDA Invests US$1 Billion in Climate-Smart Agriculture

USDA announces a US$1 billion investment in pilot projects to support practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or sequester carbon.

What Do Those Food Labels Really Mean?

Wondering how to decipher the labels that appear on food packaging? This article can help.

Rodale Institute Launches Course on Regenerative Agriculture

To provide resources for consumers interested in learning the basics of food and farming, Rodale Institute launches a new free online course.

Ditch Coke: Sustainable Drink Alternatives on the Rise

Tractor Beverage Company offers healthier, sustainable drink alternatives to restaurant partners across the United States.

Complete the National Young Farmer Survey and Help Build a Better Farming Future

Data from the 2022 National Young Farmer Survey will inform advocacy efforts to build more equitable farm systems.

Research in Tunisia Explores Women Pastoralists’ Roles in Climate Change Adaptation

Women in Tunisia are increasingly involved in livestock activities. Facilitating their access to training and resources could save Tunisia’s degraded rangelands and contribute to climate change adaptation.

Lebanese Grassroots Food Security Initiative Fosters Agricultural Self-Sufficiency

Despite growing food insecurity in Lebanon, the grassroots initiative Ardi Ardak—”my land, your land”—aims to cultivate agricultural self-sufficiency and support market access, providing community-supported solutions during Lebanon’s current socio-economic crisis.

122 Organizations Transforming Food Systems in 2022

Food Tank is rounding up 122 organizations pushing for more resilient and equitable food systems.

Learning a New Way of Farming: “There’s Never a Dull Moment”

Since changing their livestock practices, farmers Benjamin and Bryanna Harner say it is rewarding to see happier, calmer pigs.

Empowering Haitian Farmers Through Investment in Local Food Systems

Acceso Haiti, a social enterprise, empowers smallholder farming families through market access and investment in local food systems.

This Mission-Led Business Is Finding Climate Solutions With Lentils, Peas, and Beans

The British company is producing pulses in the United Kingdom through climate-smart agricultural practices.

Taking on the Questions Holding Back Food Systems Transformation: Toward Agroecology, Regenerative Approaches and Indigenous Foodways

Recognizing the validity of different scientific practices and diverse sources of evidence can help promote much needed change in the food system.

Livestock Farmers in Afghanistan Face Crisis

The Taliban takeover threatens livestock farmers in Afghanistan, leaving them vulnerable to climate and economic shocks in an increasingly unstable country.

Food Tank Highlights 30 Organizations Supporting Young Farmers

Food Tank highlights 30 organizations working to support rural youth and young farmers across the globe.

Global Youth Urge Businesses and Policymakers to Center Healthy, Sustainable Diets

Youth from around the world and their allies released an open letter calling for governments and businesses to center sustainable and healthy diets in climate commitments and upcoming global fora.

Food Systems Change Takes a Community: “No One Can Do This Alone”

Farmers, food systems advocates, and business leaders discuss the ways that food systems can help to empower people and support the planet.

Beyond Humane: Raising Pigs to “Express Their Piggyness” at Pastvina Acres

David and Christy Borrowman knew their farm needed to be different from the ones they grew up with.

Food and Agriculture Offer Solutions to the Climate Crisis

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