Minnesota study observes the effect that selling ugly produce has on the economy.
Agriculture
Mars Food Commits to 100 Percent Sustainable Rice By 2020
Mars Food is the first to commit to a new standard for sustainable rice production.
Sprouts of Hope: Washington Youth Garden Connects Students with Nature
The Washington Youth Garden uses gardens as a living classrooms for D.C. youth and families.
Urban Farming in Downtown Las Vegas
Vegas Roots is working to bring together the diverse community of Las Vegas by growing organic produce and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Panera Bread Commits to Cage-Free Eggs by 2020
Panera Bread will phase out cages from its egg supply chains by 2020.
Agricultural Growth Corridors Proposed in Dakar
Senegal may convert large areas of land to agriculture through a growth corridor concept.
Healthy Habits for Life: Minneapolis School Kids Engage with Foods Hands-On
Midwest Food Connection uses both classroom and hands-on curriculum to teach Minneapolis school kids about healthy eating choices.
Building a Vibrant Food System and Bolstering Local Economies
Wholesome Wave is inspiring underserved communities to make healthier food choices.
Connecting Farmers and Ranchers to Promote the Sharing of Sustainability Efforts
AgChat Foundation connects farmers and ranchers through social media to promote the sharing of knowledge and agriculture advocacy.
Harvesting the Research: Natural Enemies of Crop Pests Can Replace Insecticides
Dr. Mattias Jonsson discusses the power of biological pest control to reduce the use of insecticides.
Building a Network of Farmers and Stewards of the Land
Practical Farmers of Iowa is working tirelessly to build a network of farmers to help share sustainable practices.
The Chesapeake Bay Blueprint for Economically, Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture
Future Harvest CASA believes Chesapeake Bay farmers can’t be truly sustainable if they don’t master the fundamentals of business.
Family Farmers Feed the World
The Family Farming Knowledge Platform supports family farmers around the world.
Sustainable Food, Sustainable Lives: How Acta Non Verba Invests in the Future
Acta Non Verba Youth Urban Farm Project nourishes the stomachs, minds, and future of the Oakland community.
Preserving Traditions and Fresh Food in Southeast Alaska
With the help of Sitka Local Food Network, locally sourced food is available all year long in Sitka Alaska.
Nurturing the Growth and Resiliency of Food and Farming Systems in Wisconsin
MFAI speaks with Food Tank about their initiatives to nurture the ecological, social, and economic resiliency of food and farming systems in Wisconsin.
Ending Hunger and Shaping Policy in Utah
Utahns Against Hunger uses education and nutrition programs to fight for better food security in Utah.
Harvesting the Research: Common, Easily Enhanced Species Are Most Important to Crop Pollination
Surprising findings indicate that some wild pollinators might be much more important to farmers than others.
Rescuing Food to Feed Portland’s Hungry Families
Urban Gleaners is rescuing edible food to be redistributed to hungry families throughout Portland.
Produce with Purpose: An Interview with Hungry Harvest CEO Evan Lutz
Hungry Harvest CEO Evan Lutz connects customers in the Washington D.C. metro area with surplus produce at an affordable price.
