Doing business in the Philippines can be different, especially when trying to introduce a totally new concept- Farm to Hotel marketing.
Agriculture
10 Exciting Urban Agriculture Projects in Philadelphia
Looking for ways to get involved in some great urban agriculture in the City of Brotherly Love? Check out these projects that we love!
Mushrooms substituted for meat? This new weight management trick is proven to help cut calories!
A recent study suggests using mushrooms in place of meat will help reduce one day’s calorie count by 123 calories.
Indigenous Crop: Theobroma Cacao – Food of the Gods
For thousands of years cacao was accessible only to the wealthy. Through trade and science, cacao mixed with sugar, or chocolate became available to the masses.
Worm Farm Wisdom: Growing Plants (and People) That Are Full of Life
An inmate from the Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP) explains gardening is all about rebirth. He applies the same concept to his life situation.
EcoSan Toilets Transform Human Waste into Compost in Haiti
EcoSan toilets provide an inexpensive and odorless way to convert human waste into nutrients to be returned to the soil.
Study Argues that Indonesia Needs to Improve Infrastructure to Achieve Food Security Goals
A new study argues that recent efforts by Indonesia to increase domestic food production conflict with their aims to improve long-term food security.
Indigenous Crop: Siyez Einkorn: A Turkish Variety of Wheat That Survives Through Snow
This variety of wheat, indigenous to Turkey, survived through three months of snow and thousands of years of human history.
Banking on Better Health: Food Banks and Nutritional Quality Assurance
Food Banks are putting policies in place to decrease the number of unhealthy foods that are offered to their clients.
Unleashing Your Social Media Powers for Agriculture!
Have you considered the power of social media in contributing to agricultural development? Here are some online social media teams you might want to join.
Poverty Action Lab Bridges the Gap Between Research and Action in Agricultural Development
MIT’s Poverty Action Lab uses rigorous evaluations to test the efficacy of agricultural policies and programs around the world.
14 Food Resolutions to Bring in The New Year
Together we can be that generation and find solutions to nourish both people and the planet! Here are 14 food resolutions for 2014.
Farming in the Bay: 10 Urban Agriculture Projects in San Francisco
Food Tank Highlights 10 Urban Agriculture projects in San Francisco including; Slide Ranch, Little City Gardens, and more.
Experts argue Land Rights for Women is Key to Curbing Global Hunger
Stronger land rights for women may help advance the progress toward global food security by increasing the autonomy they have over the management of resources.
Trestle Group Foundation, Connecting Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Economies
Trestle Group Foundation is paving the way for growth, job creation, and innovation for women entrepreneurs in developing economies.
Innovation for Sustainability: Sahara Forest Project Uses Sand, Sunlight to Produce Food and Water
The Sahara Forest Project is using abundant desert resources to create sustainable food production systems.
The Paiute Tribe’s Food System Project restores control of food system
The Owen Valley’s Paiute tribe aims to regain control of its food system through its Sustainable Food System Development Project.
International Conference on Agriculture, Food, and Urbanizing Society 2014
The next International Conference on Agriculture, Food, and Urbanizing Society will take place in Amsterdam in May 2014.
World’s poorest need land rights to cope with climate change
Families and communities most impacted by climate change –and by our responses to it– do not have secure land rights and therefore face added vulnerabilities.
Report Finds Credit Access Limited for Farmers in Nigeria
Nigerian farmers lack access to credit, despite problems, reforms are in place to help strengthen the agriculture sector in Nigeria.
