Agriculture

Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation: 19 Summer Feeding Programs for Kids

During the summer, community organizations find creative ways to feed children who are food insecure.

Nine Questions with Jim Slama, Founder and President of FamilyFarmed

Food Tank spoke with Jim Slama, Founder and President of FamilyFarmed, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

New Report Urges African Governments to Increase Sustainable Agricultural Practices

The Montpellier Panel released a report calling on African governments to increase sustainable agricultural efforts.

Ten Questions with Emily Zack, Farm Manager at the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus

Food Tank spoke with Emily Zack, Farm Manager at the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Chris Malloy on Our Relationship with Food

Director Chris Malloy discusses Patagonia Provision\’92s new film, “Unbroken Ground,” and our role in being stewards of the land.

Eight Questions with Nick Kastle, Director of Marketing at The Morning Star Company

Food Tank spoke with Nick Kastle, Director of Marketing at The Morning Star Company, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.

Rethinking Meat: An Interview with Ariane Daguin

Ariane Daguin, founder and CEO of D\’92Artagnan, explains the importance of humane and sustainable meat production.

Seven Questions with Denise O’Brien, Farmer and Founder of Women, Food Agriculture Network

Food Tank spoke with Denise O’Brien, farmer and founder of Women, Food Agriculture Network, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Healthy Retail Programs Help Transform Local Corner Stores

Innovative healthy retail programs are changing the way we eat, one corner store at a time.

Students Develop Innovative Solution to Reduce Food Insecurity in Nunavut

Students developed an initiative to reduce food insecurity in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Ten Questions with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO at Heifer International

Food Tank spoke with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO at Heifer International, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

The Wireless Garden of Edyn: Changing How Gardeners Grow Food

The Edyn Garden Sensor uses the Internet to monitor changes occurring in a garden, so the gardener knows precisely what is needed for her plants to flourish.

United Nations Finds That Greenhouse Gases Are Increasing from Agriculture

A report by the FAO, University of Minnesota, and CGIAR suggests that sustainable intensification is not enough to lower agricultural emissions to safe levels.

Bee Highway Aims to Protect Pollinators

The \’93bee highway\’94 in Oslo was built in 2015 to support bees living in the city.

Appleton Farms: A CSA Thinking Outside the Box

Check out why the mix-and-match system of CSA at Appleton Farms prioritizes shareholder choice and provides consumer convenience.

20 Native North American Foods with Stories to Tell

Twenty indigenous North American crops important to the histories and cultures of Native Americans and early settlers.

International Project Sheds Light on Voluntary Sustainability Standards

The State of Sustainability Initiatives aims to shed light on voluntary sustainability standards operating in the agricultural and fisheries sectors.

Interview with Joseph Simcox, The Botanical Explorer

Simcox hopes to preserve food plant species and varieties that are endangered and increase appreciation for biodiversity by collecting and sharing rare seeds.

From the Ground Up: An Interview with Groundswell International

Steve Brescia of Groundswell International shares impact, strategies, and innovation of international farmers.

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