This week El Niño begins, a program empowers 10,000 farmers and is continuing to grow, and the number of Britain’s dairy farmers drops below 7,000 for the first time ever.
Agriculture
The Business Case for Regenerative Grows
Patagonia Provisions is betting on regenerative food, proving products can support the planet while succeeding in the marketplace.
Food Tank Explains: Seed Saving
From ancient farming traditions to modern seed sovereignty movements, seed saving continues to shape food systems worldwide.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Synthetic Pesticides Challenged, Marine Species Protected, New World Screwworm Detected in U.S.
This week, new research challenges the necessity of synthetic pesticides, a flesh-eating parasite is detected in the U.S., and a marine biologist acts to save endangered species.
Where Does Women’s Health Fit into the International Year of the Woman Farmer?
Women in agricultural communities are farmers. They’re also caregivers, nutrition providers, innovators, pillars of their communities, and so much more.
In Monterey County, this Farm Is Building a Path to a Regenerative Food Future
This California-based organization wants to create “a living classroom for regenerative agriculture” where young people can discover a different, more hopeful food future.
Food Tank Explains: CRISPR
How can gene-editing technology help us shape the future of our food and agriculture systems? Learn more in Food Tank’s latest primer.
How the USDA’s Reorganization Is Straining American Agriculture
The U.S. government is closing a top research lab, pulling vital resources that beekeepers rely on.
Food Tank Explains: Agroforestry
Agroforestry integrates trees, crops, and livestock into interconnected systems that can benefit farmers, communities, and ecosystems.
New E-Library Expands Access to Global Coffee Agroforestry Research
A new global database aims to make coffee agroforestry research more accessible, supporting climate resilience, farmer livelihoods, and sustainable supply chains.
A Regenerative Farm Becomes a Lifeline for Community and Youth
A once-neglected property in Maryland has grown into a thriving farm that connects food, education, and community.
On the Ground with Dani Nierenberg: Chasing Malaria in Mbita, Kenya
At icipe in Kenya, scientists fight worsening malaria outbreaks driven by climate change.
A Circular Solution for Retail Food Waste Takes Shape in U.S. Grocery Stores
In-store food recycling technology at Whole Foods Market will turn grocery store waste into animal feed.
The Path Forward from Global Water Bankruptcy
The world is facing a state of water bankruptcy that will force food and agriculture systems to adapt.
Organic Farmland Investment: Turning Farmers into Owners
Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT is giving organic farmers a direct stake in the land they tend, turning long-term stewards into shareholders.
The 10 Crops That Can Turn Arid Lands Into Biodiversity And Food Security Hotspots
Food Tank explores 10 dryland crops that improve biodiversity and food security to carry us toward a more resilient future.
Food Tank Explains: The Farm Bill
From conservation funding to nutrition assistance, the Farm Bill affects farmers, consumers, and food systems nationwide.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Global Politics Reshape Food Security, Fiji Pushes Organic Ag, WFP Scales School Meals
India and Fiji look to future-proof their food systems, a new geopolitics is reshaping food security, and WFP announces they are scaling school feeding programs in East Africa.
School Meals Do More Than Feed Kids—They Can Re-Nourish The Planet
Regenerative school meals can be a source of growth and prosperity, offering $3 trillion in global economic productivity.
A Farmer’s Dream Takes Root on 22 Acres of Forgotten Christmas Trees
Austin Ehrisman’s father thought he was “a little bit crazy” when started farming on an old Christmas tree farm.