Agriculture

MyFood30: Growing Tomorrow’s Food Leaders

MyFood30 launched a 50 day campaign to hear young people’s views on the future of agri-food systems.

Growing Farmers Around the Globe

Training new farmers is key to feeding the world. These educational programs are up to the task.

Milk With Dignity: Farmworkers Reach Important Agreement with Ben & Jerry’s

Farmworkers that provide labor for Vermont’s dairy farms reached a critical step in the Milk With Dignity campaign.

Small-Scale Farming to Stop Cocaine Production

As Colombia halts its aerial spraying program, the alternative development programs look to turn farmers towards legal agriculture.

Taste Education helps Edible Insects Attract Consumers

Taste education helps shift eaters from seeing insects as a “pest” to “potential” in sustainable food and agricultural systems.

Kuli Kuli Brings Nutrition to West Africa by Bringing Moringa to America

Kuli Kuli harnesses the power of superfood “moringa” to bring cross-national nutrition to those in need.

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.

For Farmers, By Farmers: An Interview with WeFarm on their Community-Building Technology

WeFarm uses SMS messaging to help small-scale farmers solve issues around the world.

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