These books ask us slow down and think differently about our food and agriculture systems.
Books + Films
‘Food Is Medicine’ Shows Fixing the Food System Is a Public Health Priority
The food system is a major driver of preventable disease and environmental damage. In ‘Food Is Medicine,’ Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian lays out a path toward better health through food systems change.
Food Tank’s Fall 2026 Reading List
Cozy up with these fall reads to dive into the latest ideas shaping the future of our food and agriculture systems.
Storytelling As A Catalyst For Change at Climate Week NYC Film Festival
Filmmakers and documentarians are highlighting inspiring people and unsung food systems innovations across the globe.
These Solutions Are a Roadmap to a Stronger Food System, Part II
We can’t just talk about addressing the climate crisis. We have to do something. These solutions are showing us the way forward.
Film Festival Highlights the Future of Agriculture
Food Tank’s Climate Week NYC film festival will spotlight farmers and food system leaders working to build a more sustainable food future.
‘Abiding Hunger’ Examines the Paradox of Food Insecurity in America
Roger Thurow’s new book calls hunger in America “a stain on our collective conscience.”
Unboxing Breakfast: Marion Nestle on the Hidden Forces Shaping What We Eat
A new book explores the story behind America’s cereal boxes.
‘Eat to Hustle’ Makes Plant-Based Eating Practical, Joyful, and Accessible
Robin Arzón’s latest book “Eat to Hustle” offers 75 high-protein recipes while challenging myths about plant-based eating.
James Beard Award-Winning Authors on Solving America’s Prison Food Problem
Eating Behind Bars, written by criminal justice reform nonprofit Impact Justice, won a James Beard Media Award in June.
The Thrill Of A Good Food System Literary Deep Dive
Food systems are full of fascinating pathways to explore and rabbit holes to dive into.
23 New Books We’re Reading This Summer
Looking for a new summer read? Food Tank has you covered.
In Dublin and London, Storytelling Is Part of Food Systems Action
Next week is London Climate Action Week, where we’re using the power of storytelling to drive action in food systems.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Synthetic Pesticides Challenged, Marine Species Protected, New World Screwworm Detected in U.S.
This week, new research challenges the necessity of synthetic pesticides, a flesh-eating parasite is detected in the U.S., and a marine biologist acts to save endangered species.
‘Courage Is Contagious’: Inside A Whistleblower’s Fight To Protect USAID
Nicholas Enrich, formerly one of the top global health officials at USAID, shares the devastating global impact of the organization’s dismantlement.
The Henry Ford Brings Farm to School Film to New York City
Farm to School Lunch Across America proves that school meals can nourish students, strengthen local economies, and support farmers caring for the land.
Celebrating Our Farmers and Spotlighting Food System Visionaries
On April 11, Food Tank will host a special screening of “Irish Farmers: A Love Story” and clips of “Food 2050” in Nairobi, Kenya.
From Collapse to Comeback: How Fishers And Environmentalists Are Restoring Oceans
A bold strategy shows how catch shares can rebuild ocean health, restore livelihoods, and end the race to overfish.
Reminding Ourselves that Food System Stories Are People-Centered Stories
By building meaningful connections with people, we can build better food systems.
Spring Forward with these 20 Books on Food and Agriculture
Discover the secret history of French cooking, learn about the food justice all around us, or try a new recipe with these 20 new titles on Food Tank’s spring reading list.