One film sheds light on the story of seeds: thousand years of human history packed into less than an inch.
Agriculture
How A Family Farm Brought Me Closer To My Own
“Gleason Ranch: Risking Everything” is a documentary film that tells the story of two sisters struggling to hold onto their 5th-generation family ranch.
“Feeding the Planet” Summit Brings Together Experts to Discuss Feeding a Growing Population
The George Washington University’s Planet Forward Project hosted Feeding the Planet Summit, bringing together experts to discuss feeding a growing population.
Seeds Are Unlikely Stars of Global Restaurant Scene
Chefs and seed breeders form one of the most powerful partnerships changing today’s food system.
International Year of Family Farming: Small Grants Go a Long Way for Farmers Markets
Recent evidence shows that grants from USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program were effective in promoting local food systems.
VIDEO: Going forward by going back – 15 indigenous crops feeding the world
A newly released video by Food Tank explores the environmental sustainability, nutrition, and financial security produced by enset, an indigenous crop.
Indigenous Crop: The Jack of All …Fruits?
Jackfruit, the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, can be eaten both when immature and ripe.
Urban Agriculture Keeps Pace with Population Growth in India
India’s urban populations are growing, but cities such as Nanded are embracing the change by incorporating agriculture into urban planning.
Innovation for Sustainability: Bhungroo Boosts Incomes and Food Security for Women Farmers
Biplab Paul has developed a technique to improve crop irrigation in Gujaret, raising incomes by more than 1,000 percent within two years.
Call to Action: Turn Down the Heat!
A 2013 World Bank report predicts the course of climate change and highlights its effects on vulnerable populations and food supplies.
Orion Magazine’s Upcoming Webinar: Food Hubs Revamp Sustainable Food Systems
Orion Magazine invites you to join its November 21st webinar about the role of food hubs in reinvigorating the sustainable food movement.
USDA Farm Service Agency Forms Invaluable Partnership With Local Refugees
Refugees and immigrants with agricultural roots are reaping the benefits of the New Farms for New Americans program.
Sustainable Business: The Farmery Brings Grocery Store and Greenhouse Closer Together Than Ever
Imagine a grocery store that lets its customers pick fruits and veggies not from a bin, but from hydroponic vertical growing systems at the ends of the aisles.
Small-Scale Kenyan Farmers Have Potential to Thrive Despite Climate Change
While a changing climate threatens crop production in Kenya, Kenyan small-scale farmers show potential to thrive.
Food Hubs: The Middlemen That Will Save the Sustainable Food Chain
A recent article in Orion Magazine shows how food hubs could be the key to bringing sustainable, local food culture into the mainstream.
Women’s Farm and Forestry Alliance Helps Women Farmers Become Strong Businesswomen
A spotlight on the Women’s Farm and Forestry Alliance, a new program committed to using web-based modules to train women farm finances.
Indigenous Crop: Yellow Dock, Medicine Masquerading as Weed
Yellow dock is seen as a common weed in many people’s backyards, but Haida First Nations have been using it as medicine for centuries.
International Year of Family Farming: Seeds for Women Farmers Key to Food Security
La Via Campesina has launched a global campaign aimed at defending the survival of traditional seeds as well as guaranteeing food sovereignty worldwide.
Innovation for Sustainability: With More Food and Less Water, SRI Could Revolutionize Farming
The System of Rice Intensification provides a possible sustainable food production solution, increasing rice yields while decreasing agricultural inputs.
The Trestle Group Foundation Builds Better Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
By pairing women entrepreneurs in developing economies with leading business professionals, The Trestle Group Foundation fosters growth and innovation.
