Young Professionals for Agricultural Development provides a network of youth-to-youth interaction and knowledge sharing.
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116 Orgs You Might Not Have Heard About, But Should Know in 2016
This year, Food Tank is featuring 116 organizations you may not have heard about, but should look out for over the new year.
What Will a UNESCO City of Gastronomy Do for Tucson and for Other Cities?
Tucson, Arizona is using food and farming innovations to fuel the recovery of a lagging urban economy.
Leafy Greens? Head to Terminal 3
Airports are guiding the way in dishing out plant-based advice in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Meat, Paris, and Next Steps
What was off the radar—almost taboo, even—at the Climate Talks in Paris (COP21) was the topic of meat consumption.
Investing in Agroecology: Study Reveals Lack of Funding for Sustainable Ag Research
A new study quantifies the amount of U.S. Department of Agriculture dollars funding sustainable agriculture research and development.
Ecological Farming Practices Needed To Achieve New Climate Targets
It’s time to support a more ecological paradigm of agricultural intensification.
The Future of the Organic Movement: Organic 3.0
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements calls for a new phase of the organic movement, termed Organic 3.0.
USDA’s New Farmers Web Tool Provides Resources, Training for Farmers of All Kinds
The USDA’s New Farmers web tool provides new and young farmers, veterans, women in agriculture, and farmers in transition with the necessary tools for success.
Can We Eat Meat and Still Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
With the population set to soar, there is a huge opportunity to intervene and bring down greenhouse gas emissions whilst ensuring food and nutrition security.
10 Ways to Celebrate Community Through Food on Terra Madre Day
This December 10th, celebrate Terra Madre Day by supporting local food and the preservation of food traditions.
Making California Resilient with Ecology Center
Ecology Center takes on food justice and the drought crisis in California.
The Costs and Benefits of Agriculture
Organizations around the world are working to estimate the true value of environmental services provided by farmers.
STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture
STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.
35 Google+ Accounts to Follow
Food Tank has rounded up a list of 35 Google+ accounts of organizations you should follow.
Tackling Climate Change and Fighting Hunger Should Go Hand-in-Hand
Climate-related disasters contribute heavily to economic losses and population displacement, while the world population continues to grow.
“Grow Your Own and Share With Everyone You Know”
The Growing Project is addressing food security in Northern Colorado by increasing access to local produce into the community.
Genetic Engineering Breeding Fragility: A Call for Diversified Agriculture
We need to create pathways for purposeful, science-based action that creates more resilient, multifunctional agroecosystems.
Eating City Discusses the Future of Food in an Urban World
Eating City is working to find solutions to improve food accessibility in an increasingly urbanized world.
Scientists To Debate Ecological Intensification
Scientists and researchers from around the world will come together for a three-week forum on the subject of ecological intensification.
