A study of the adoption of conservation agriculture in Paraguay identifies challenges faced by small-scale farmers in its sustained implementation.
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Eating Local: The Benefits of Local Procurement in Emergency Response
There’s still room for improvement in the local and regional procurement of food aid.
Fighting for Recognition: The Role of Women on Sri Lankan Tea Plantations
Women working on Sri Lankan tea plantations are fighting for recognition.
Culinary Comics: 10 Comics as Delicious as they are Delightful
These delectable comics will satisfy any appetite. Pick one up and expand your palate for both the culinary and sequential arts.
Let’s Get Growing: 10,000 Gardens in Africa
This innovative campaign aims to promote biodiversity, small-scale agriculture, and traditional foods. Learn more about how they are achieving these goals.
Growing the Local Food Economy of Denver as a Community
Grow Local Colorado is promoting local food, local economy, and local community throughout Denver, CO.
10 Food Policy Questions We Want Answered From the 2016 Presidential Candidates
These are the 10 food policy questions that every 2016 presidential candidate needs to answer.
Improved Crop Storage Bags Can Improve Harvests and Incomes
PICS Bags, developed by Purdue University, are proving useful for insect-free crop storage in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Eat Think Vote Campaign Wins a National Food Policy for Canada
The Eat Think Vote campaign prompts the conversation for a national food policy in Canada.
The 2016 Food+City Challenge Prize: Innovation Within the Urban Food System
Finalists in the Food+City Challenge will compete for US$50,000.
Who Really Runs America? According to Richard Manning, Industrial Agricultural Has the Final Say
Richard Manning’s latest article in Harper’s Magazine reveals how politics are powerless to the demands of industrial agriculture.
How Bananas are Helping One Farmer Achieve His Dreams
Bananas have always been a big part of Japhet Bizimungu’s life.
New Law Could Change France’s Food System for the Better
French Parliament has voted in favor of a law that could revolutionize their food system.
Bringing More Than Just Food to NYC Neighborhoods
Just Food describes their organization’s efforts to build a stronger, more just food system in NYC.
Livestock Diversity is Crucial for Future Food Security on a Harsher Planet
Modern ways of farming animals are hurting livestock diversity.
Women We Love: 25 Influential Women in Food and Agriculture
This list highlights 25 powerful women in food and agriculture across the world.
Livestock Diversity is Crucial for Future Food Security on a Harsher Planet
Modern ways of farming animals are hurting livestock diversity.
Two Birds with One Stone: Fighting Both Food Waste and Hunger
Ampleharvest.org is expanding their network to reduce both food waste and hunger.
Eliminating Toxic Pesticides from Our Food and Environment
Beyond Pesticides is bringing pesticide policy reform to Washington, D.C.
10 Farmer Training Programs Helping Veterans Heal
Programs across the country are helping veterans transition to a new, productive life working in food and agriculture.
