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How EARTH University Is Training the Next Generation of Global Food Systems Leaders
EARTH University teaches students how to create sustainable farming practices and solve real-world food systems challenges.
School-Supported Agriculture Can Nourish Students and Communities
School-supported agriculture can to help local farmers, foster equity, and nourish young people with fresh, healthy meals.
Nourishing the Planet: Experts Chart a Path for Diversified Food System
Food systems experts gathered to promote diverse, nutrient-rich crops that are integrated through farmer-centered practices.
Easy and ‘Modern’ Isn’t Always the Best Way: The Promise of Sustainable, Humane Pig Farming
Kody McCleary, a 24 year old producer, says that maintaining the family farm for the next generation is his number one goal.
Shaping the Future of Food: Global Experts Convene for Crops that Nourish
Food, agriculture, and environmental health experts will come together for the Crops that Nourish Convening to build a global agenda for crops that nourish people and the planet.
‘Biodiversity Is Our Real Crop Insurance:’ Good Land Stewardship As A Foundation of Climate Resilience
Strengthening land—and those who steward it—is central to creating a more resilient and nourishing future, panelists said at Climate Week.
23 Fall Food and Agriculture Books to Discover Now
Discover 23 compelling fall reads that delve into the complexities of food systems, sustainability, and the untold stories of those who shape our plates.
Family Farmers Are the Future. Let’s Celebrate Them!
Family farmers produce more than 80 percent of the world’s food value, but face significant hurdles from land access to market access.
Sustainable Harvest International: Empowering Central American Farmers
Sustainable Harvest International is working to empower Central American farmers, promote sustainable practices, and drive community development.
Report on Global Nutrition Finds Key ‘Entry Points for Intervention in Food Systems’
A new report identifies key entry points to improve global nutrition.
Sweetwater Farms: Cultivating Knowledge in Houston
Sweetwater Farms HTX is cultivating a vibrant community in Houston through agriculture, outreach, and education.
Examining Corporate Influence Over Food and Farm Bill
The Union of Concerned Scientists confirm in recent report that agribusiness is trying to influence food and farming policy through lobbying and campaign donations.
The Supreme Court Overturns the Chevron Deference: What’s Next for Our Food Systems?
Advocates worry that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to limit expert agency power may inhibit food system change.
Ustawi Afrika Is Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable farming and entrepreneurship lessons create gender equity and positive change for rural women in Kenya.
20 Food Systems Reads that Will Inspire You this Summer
Discover a handpicked selection of inspiring summer reads that offer fresh perspectives on sustainability, agriculture, and the future of food systems.
We Need to Change the Conversation about Food and Climate. Here’s What Leaders Have to Say
The climate conversation often centers heavily on carbon. But the pandemic showed us the need for resilient supply chains, and nature-friendly farming has benefits that go beyond that.
Urban Garden Project to Connect and Empower Community Gardens
The Urban Garden Project aims to provide essential resources that will help community-centered green spaces thrive.
What’s Left Out of the Conversation When it Comes to Urban Agriculture
NYC gardeners have been addressing food apartheid themselves for years by turning vacant lots into food production and distribution sites.
New Report Notes the Global Struggle Over Farmland and Food Sovereignty
A new report by IPES-Food reveals that global land consolidation by powerful actors is displacing small farmers and threatening biodiversity.
