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Agriculture
Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Results in Huge Cost for the EU
A recent series of studies found exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals contributes to diseases, estimated to cost an average of €157 billion per year.
Spike Mendelsohn Will Chair D.C. Food Policy Council
Mayor Muriel Bowser appointed Chef Spike Mendelsohn as the chairman of the D.C. Food Policy Council.
TEDxManhattan Changing Food One Talk at a Time
On March 7, TEDxManhattan ‘Changing the Way We Eat,’ organized by Change Food, celebrates its fifth anniversary, and Food Tank is thrilled to be a part of it.
Former Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Joins AGree as Co-Chair
Food policy organization AGree announced former Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan will be joining the organization as Co-Chair.
“The Meatrix: Relaunched” Continues the Fight Against Big Agriculture
Award-winning short film “The Meatrix” is re-launching to again encourage consumers to challenge the food system status quo.
World Rural Forum Speaks About their Commitment to Family Farming
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with the World Rural Forum about IYFF 2014, and their plans for the future.
Food Chain Avengers: Sparking Conversation About the Food Chain
Food Chain Avengers is a comic book about the struggles of food workers across the food chain.
The War on Genetically-Modified-Food Critics: Et tu, National Geographic?
The consensus on the safety of GM food is perfectly clear: there is no consensus.
101 Facts That Make Us Hopeful About the Future of Food
Food Tank is highlighting 101 stories of hope, innovation, and success, in creating a better food system.
Real Food Media Contest Features Oyster Men of Long Island Sound
Baymen on the Long Island Sound spend all day scuba diving to pick wild oysters by hand.
Advocacy Groups Push for Inclusion of Sustainability Recommendations in U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The recent release of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s sustainability recommendations has prompted broad support from advocacy groups.
Exclusive Webinar Series: Slow Meat 2015 – Turning the Herd Toward Better Meat, Less Meat
Food Tank is hosting a special discussion with Megan Larmer, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at Slow Food USA, on March 4 at 12pm ET.
High School Students Launch Innovative Greenhouse Program
Maggie Bass and fellow environmentally-minded students at DC public schools are pushing for more greenhouses and curriculum focused on urban ecology.
Exposed: The Secret Life of Roots
An upcoming exhibit at the United States Botanic Garden will feature the hidden root systems of our food crops.
Agricultural Heritage – Our Key to the Future
The Global Forum for Agricultural Research (GFAR) has been directly supporting an initiative to safeguard and support the world’s agri-cultural heritage systems
Food Tank Discusses Ending Poverty and Hunger with Heifer International’s Pierre Ferrari
Food Tank speaks with Heifer International CEO Pierre Ferrari.
Why Land Grabs Matter: A Food Tank Interview with Journalist Frederick Kaufman
Land grabs in Ethiopia and more. Food Tank interviews author and journalist Frederick Kaufman.
Ten Unique Urban Agriculture Projects in Tokyo
Here’s how urban farms in Tokyo are combining Japanese tradition, innovative technologies, and architectural design to create uniquely Edokkdo foodscapes.
Empowering Farmers in Malawi through Entrepreneurship
Innovators in Malawi use technology to reduce food insecurity and increase income for rural smallholder farmers.
