Agriculture

The Crop Trust Calls for Conservation of Genetic Crop Diversity

The Crop Trust works to establish international food security by conserving crop diversity through the collection of seeds from all over the world.

Agriculture as a Gateway to Poverty Alleviation

The Chicago Council of Global Affairs aims to generate discussion of global food security issues.

Whole Foods Partnering with Urban Farming Project to Improve Food Security in Chicago Neighborhood

Whole Foods and local organizations are teaming up to bring a new store to Englewood.

Support and Promote the 4‰ Initiative

The French government launched an important initiative that should be supported and promoted – the 4‰ Initiative.

Fighting Hunger with Fruit: The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project

The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project allows fruit tree owners to donate their surplus harvest to feed the hungry.

Collaboration is Key to Alaska’s Food Security

The Alaska Food Policy Council is encouraging collaboration in its mission to increase access to healthy, local, and traditional foods.

Improving Access to Food to Energize a City

Through its Urban Food Project, REV Birmingham is working to energize the city and promote economic development in Birmingham.

Empowering the Future Players of the Food System

Young Professionals for Agricultural Development provides a network of youth-to-youth interaction and knowledge sharing.

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.

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