Francis Peel discusses key points regarding the global growth of government-led Home Grown School Feeding programs and the impact they have on education.
Agriculture
Indigenous Crop: Teff- Ancient Crop with Modern Potential
Teff, a staple grain in Ethiopia, is a highly nutritious and hardy grain which has potential to help improve food security throughout the developing world.
Cyanobacterial Bio-fertilizer: Nature’s Own Solution for Improved Soil Fertility
Cyanobacterial bio-fertilizer can be an environmentally-friendly and affordable nitrogen-rich fertilizer which farmers can use to improve soil fertility.
IYFF: Vietnam, strengthening the competitiveness of smallholder farmers
The Agriculture Competitiveness Project for Vietnam is supporting smallholder farmers in Vietnam, enabling them to do more in less time.
Celebrating the Potential of Permaculture
Food Tank highlights ten projects that embrace permaculture practices worldwide. In March, permaculture experts will gather for the Permaculture Voices event.
A Push for Sustainable Agriculture in China from the Top Down and Bottom Up
Politicians, farmers, and consumers look to change the tone of sustainable agriculture in China.
IYFF: Bangladesh, Empowering Landless Families to Commercially Produce Fish
The Shiblee Hatchery & Farms cage culture fish farming project in southern Bangladesh is supporting landless families, providing them with a source of income.
Healing the Land, Grazing for Solutions
Allan Savory’s vision for a more sustainable food system, the “Savory Grazing Method,” facing criticism, and his long-term plans for The Savory Institute.
Building Economic and Food Security with REAL Certification
REAL certification makes eating out nutritious and affordable.
Indigenous Food: Coconuts are the Tree of Life
Coconuts: one seed; infinite uses. The coconut seed can reproduce after traveling months in the ocean and is produced in many forms.
UC Berkeley Journalism Fellowship Makes Food a Serious Topic in the Media
The 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship offers journalists a chance to report on topics related to U.S. food systems.
Bhutan’s New Development Paradigm advocates for sustainable development
Bhutan’s New Development Paradigm places sustainable agriculture and food and water security at the center of the development agenda.
Study suggests multinational companies can contribute to local agricultural development
A recent study suggests that multinational corporations can work with local industries to transform agricultural markets.
“Sustainable” Agriculture: often debated, rarely understood
Current agricultural practices are diminishing our ability to produce food in the future. Food choices today will influence what is produced in the future.
The Good Shepherds
We’ve all heard the mantra: meat is bad. But, simply avoiding meat may not be the best solution.
Tree T Pee Creates Huge Water Savings For Farmers
John Georges invented the Tree T Pee to improve tree growth and conserve water.
Indigenous Crop: Cloves- From Ancient Lands to Modern Kitchens
Cloves, the tiny flower buds of the clove tree, pack a big punch in cuisines throughout the world and have long been valued for their medicinal properties.
Five ways System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices and ideas can help “feed the world”
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices and ideas can help “feed the world,” support family farmers, and help protect the environment.
An Agricultural Revolution in the Making? – The System for Rice Intensification (SRI) gains support
An alternative method for rice cultivation promises to change the way the world’s most important food is grown.
Homegrown by Heroes
Homegrown by Heroes created a distinctive logo that will serve as identification to prospective consumers that the products were grown or raised by a veteran.
