Farmers are central to food and agriculture systems transformation. But they need investment and support to succeed.
Agriculture
Mexico’s Agricultural Landscape: Overcoming Climate Challenges for a Sustainable Future
H.E Víctor M. Villalobos believes that technology will be central in helping farmers across North America adapt to the changing climate.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Dec. 9
COP28 is highlighting calls for action regarding the meat industry, food loss and waste, and social equity in climate transformation.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Thursday, Dec. 7
Policymakers, scientists, advocates, farmers, and youth from around the world are already putting food systems front-and-center at the UN Climate Change Conference.
Op-Ed | Diving into the Deep End of Regenerative Agriculture
Philanthropy can help tilt the incentives needed to usher in a regenerative and agroecological transition centering farmers and landscape stewards.
Op-Ed | Why the World’s Food Systems Need to Transition Away from Industrial Agriculture
The need to embrace agroecology has never been greater.
Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stands Flourish Amidst Soaring Food Insecurity and Inflation in the U.S.
The rise of pay-what-you-can farm stands is becoming a beacon of hope amidst the persistent challenges of food insecurity and inflation across the United States.
Agroecology Movements Turn Digitization on its Head
Grassroots agroecology movements want to know how they can use digitalization to strengthen farmers’ understanding of the ecosystems where they work?
Saving Seeds Today Protects Food Systems Tomorrow
Seed saving is offers a way to regain control over food production and build resilient and local food systems.
2023 Food Sovereignty Prize Recipients Center on Community Organizing
This month, the US Food Sovereignty Alliance (USFSA) announced the 2023 Food Sovereignty Prize recipients.
Dr. Abdou Tenkouano to Become New Director General of ICIPE
Abdou Tenkouano, incoming Director General at ICIPE, aims to drive inclusive innovations for socio-economic development in Africa.
Harvard and NYU Report Reveals Risk for Zoonotic Disease in U.S. Animal Markets
Harvard Law School and New York University’s recent report on 36 U.S. animal markets reveals hidden risks and regulatory challenges in a fragmented system that could impact public health.
Marketing that Matters: Audubon Seal Connects Ranchers and Consumers
The Audubon Society’s bird-friendly seal was developed to help eaters choose meat products produced in way that conserves grasslands.
New FoodPrint Report Exposes Shocking Impact of ‘Forever Chemicals’ on the Food System
Eaters can be exposed to PFAS through a number of everyday activities, from drinking water to eating food that contains or has come into contact with these forever chemicals.
Investing In Local Farmers To Build Food Sovereignty for Haiti
By investing in local economies, local peasant associations, and local solutions like agroecology, organizations are rebuilding a self-sufficient food system.
Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners (BUGs) National Conference Comes to Philadelphia
The event will offer sessions including keynote speeches by renowned speakers, urban farm tours, social events, and over 50 workshops
Mexico’s Corn Defenders Honored with Environmental Prize
The Demanda Colectiva helped open the door to a new government that takes native corn and its protection seriously.
From the Ground Up: Grassroots Movement Transforms Public Food Supply Chains, Paving the Way for Justice and Equity
Food Chain Workers Alliance and HEAL Food Alliance shed light on the transformative power of value-based food purchasing in challenging corporate dominance over institutional procurement markets.
23 Must-Read Books that Will Transform How You Think about Food and the World
This fall, Food Tank invites you to embark on a literary journey with 23 remarkable books that promise to expand and enrich your comprehension of food systems while harnessing the transformative power of storytelling.
Remembering M.S. Swaminathan: Indian Agriculture Scientist Leaves a Legacy of Hope for Humanity at 98
Swaminathan’s journey, from pioneering cross-breed wheat seeds that curbed famine to his advocacy for sustainable farming practices, has left a lasting mark on global agriculture.
