Taste education helps shift eaters from seeing insects as a “pest” to “potential” in sustainable food and agricultural systems.
Agriculture
James Beard Foundation Announces Sixth Annual Conference
The James Beard Foundation announces its sixth annual conference: Rethinking the Future of Food.
16 Campaigns that Reveal the REAL Cost of Food
Industrial agriculture is externalizing the environmental and health costs associated with food production, these 16 campaigns fight back.
The GM Labeling Law to End All Labeling Laws
Timothy Wise of Tufts University gives an update on the GMO debate.
Voices of Soil: Video and Essay Contest Celebrates International Year of Soils
The Voices of Soil Essay and Video Contest, celebrating the 2015 International Year of Soils, is now open to submissions.
A Summer to Remember: An Interview with Borlaug-Ruan International Intern Sweta Sudhir
Sweta Sudhir, Borlaug-Ruan International Intern travels to Ankara, Turkey to participate in Agricultural lab-research.
Food Sovereignty and Farmers of Color: An Interview with Natasha Bowens
Food Tank interviews Natasha Bowens, author of the new book, The Color of Food.
A Future in Farming: An Interview with World Food Prize Youth Institute Participant Melissa Garcia
Inspired by experiences at the World Food Prize’s Iowa Youth Institute, Melissa Garcia pursues a path in agriculture.
Helping Farming Thrive in the Hudson Valley
Glynwood operates a number of programs to help farming thrive and ensure its viability in the Hudson Valley region.
In Cages and Pastures: Sonia Faruqi’s New Book Takes a Closer Look at Animal Agriculture
Sonia Farqui’s new book takes a deeper look into animal agriculture and what it means for people and the planet.
Projects Emphasize Open-Source Technology and Data for Agriculture
Open Ag Toolkit and FarmBot are democratizing small-scale solutions for farm management through open-source models.
Plant Breeding for Farmers, by Farmers
Learn how Organic Seed Alliance’s innovative Participatory Plant Breeding programs contribute to diversity conservation and agricultural innovation.
Stronger Together: How Community Farm Alliance Supports Kentucky’s Farming Community
Community Farm Alliance uses community organizing and a public voice to support Kentucky farmers.
Global Experts to Meet in Brussels to Discuss Economic Costs of Food System
Upcoming September 2015 workshop will bring together leaders to help determine economic value of food system.
Occupy the Farm: Documentary Explores Activism in Urban Farming
Occupy the Farm tells the story of 200 urban farmers in California who took action to save a publicly-owned research farm.
250 Must-Follow Twitter Feeds For Every Food Activist
Here are 250 Twitter accounts for every food activist to follow.
Growing Detroit, One Tree at a Time
The Greening of Detroit provides individuals with the skills to grow their own food.
Restaurants Taking Charge and Making Change
Restaurants have an important role to play in building food access, food skills, and education and engagement through food.