Agriculture

Who Should be the Next Secretary of Agriculture?

Here are Food Tank’s top choices for the next Secretary of Agriculture.

Kenyan Farmers Embark on 4-day Resilience Journey to Demand Investment in Ecological Farming

Thirty farmers set off on a journey to fight for what they believe in: healthy, sustainable, profitable farming.

At Purple Kale Kitchenworks, Zero-Waste Home Cooking Is an Achievable Goal

Ronna Welsh at work in her kitchen studio, Purple Kale Kitchenworks, where she organizes cooking classes, pop-ups, and culinary initiatives to promote ingredient-driven cooking and reduce food waste.

Confronting a Global Epidemic of Obesity and Disease: An Interview with Jack Fisher

Food Tank talks to Jack Fisher of NCDFREE. NCDFREE is a global nonprofit that uses social and creative media, and educational and collaborative events to mobilize world citizens and push for change in the battle against noncommunicable diseases.

Promoting Dialogue on Sustainable Food Security: An Interview with Matthew Fielding

The Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative seeks to promote dialogue and collaboration on global agricultural development.

The Organic Center Report Says Organic Livestock Can Combat Antibiotic Resistance

A recent report by The Organic Center asserts that organic meat is “the best choice” consumers can make to protect against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Environmental Working Group Highlights Agroecology as Solution to World Hunger

A new report from the Environmental Working Group suggests that supporting smallholder farmers demonstrates promising potential in the fight to end world hunger.

More and Better’s Work on the SDGs

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to interview Aksel Naerstad, the international co-coordinator of the More and Better Network, about the Sustainable Development Goals.

An Overlooked Water Resource

Diana Donlon investigates an often overlooked and largely untapped resource available to even drought-stricken California.

Farm Tank Interview with Clover President & CEO Marcus Benedetti

A Food Tank interview with Marcus Benedetti, President and CEO of Clover in Petaluma, CA.

NYC AgTech Week Underway

NYC AgTech Week is back for its second year with over 18 events, ranging from for-profit to nonprofit urban agricultural endeavors.

New Scorecard: Olive Garden Gets F for Inaction on Antibiotics

“Chain Reaction” report from Friends of the Earth details which American chain restaurants adopted policies restricting antibiotics use by their suppliers.

FAO and the Self-Employed Women’s Association Announce Partnership

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization announced that it will form a partnership with the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India.

Tax Reduces Junk Food Consumption in Mexico, Says Study

Researchers conducted a study on the effect of a nonessential food tax on the consumption of energy dense foods in Mexico.

FAO Highlights Increased Drought in Caribbean

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization released a report on the impact of climate change on agriculture in the Caribbean region.

Ten Questions with Andrea Lepore, Founder of Lepore Development

Andrea Lepore, Founder of Lepore Development, speaks on going to farmer’s markets, reducing sugar subsidies, and growing up in an Italian-American family.

Ten Questions with Jon Bansen, Organic Valley Farmer

Food Tank spoke with Jon Bansen, an Organic Valley Farmer, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank summit in Sacramento.

Ten Questions with Bruce Goldstein, President of Farmworker Justice

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Bruce Goldstein, president of Farmworker Justice, who will be speaking at this year’s Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.

17 Big Bets for a Sustainable Future

With contributions from global leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs, 17 Big Bets for a Better World outlines a range of perspectives on reaching SDGs.

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