Fair Trade certified products contribute to better working conditions, health, education, and general wellbeing for farmworkers.
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10 Financial Resources for New and Beginning Farmers
In an effort to revitalize farming as a profession, many financing options are available to new and beginning farmers. Food Tank highlights 10 of them.
“Global Sustainable Food and Agriculture: A Landscape Assessment” Released at Milan Expo
The Global Alliance for the Future of Food is working for strategic and collaborative funding of food and agriculture sustainability initiatives.
Ben Simon: Imperfect Produce May Be the Bay Area’s Perfect Solution
Food Tank talks with Ben Simon about Imperfect Produce, a new food recovery project that plans to give consumers access to affordable, ugly produce.
From Blight to Beauty: 10 Urban Agriculture Projects in Detroit
Detroiters turn to urban farming to revitalize their blighted city. Food Tank highlights the city’s top urban agriculture projects.
Big Head Farm has a Big Idea to Revolutionize Farmer Support
Food Tank recently interviewed Karen Warner of Big Head Farms about One Million Seeds, her innovative model that will support small and mid-sized farmers.
The Ugly Truth: Imperfect Produce Tastes Great and this Retailer is Selling it at a Discount
Canada’s largest grocery retailer launched a new campaign to get ugly produce out of landfills and into grocery aisles.
Slow Food DC Snail of Approval Award Winners Announced
Slow Food DC has announced the 2015 winners of the Snail of Approval Award and will host a party in their honor on April 18.
Farmworkers Get the Recognition they Deserve
Farmworkers take center stage during Farmworker Awareness Week.
Nuubia Artisan Chocolate Prioritizes Sustainable Sourcing
Artisan gourmet chocolate producer Nuubia San Francisco is committed to sustainability.
French Senate Abolishes Best Before (DLUO) Label
The controversial best-before (DLUO) label for non-perishable food products has been abolished in France by the French Senate.
Calling all Food Entrepreneurs: Join Bootcamp for Crowdfunding Your Innovations!
Food entrepreneurs have the opportunity to launch their own crowdfunding campaign and learn from expert Lisa Fetterman who raised US$1.3 million on Kickstarter.
USDA Report Offers Insight on the Impact of Local Food Systems
Farmers’ market sales might be down, but local food systems are making a notable impact on increasing access to healthy food for all.
Sowing a New Life for Colorado Veterans
One community organization in southwest Colorado is helping combat veterans reintegrate to civilian life through sustainable agriculture.
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.
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.
EAT Food Forum 2015: Connecting the Science, Politics and Business of Food
This summer, EAT Food Forum 2015 will host 500 global leaders in Stockholm to discuss the food roadmap for the future.
Eat Ugly Fruit: An Interview with John Zamora of Hungry Harvest
John Zamora of Hungry Harvest tells Food Tank how they are working to connect people to surplus produce and reduce waste.
Love the Hands that Feed You
This Valentine’s Day, before planning your romantic dinner or buying roses and chocolate, think about how your choices will affect the hands that feed you.
Groups Demand the U.S. Executive Director of the World Bank to Act to Phase Out Business Indicators
Eleven U.S.-based organizations demand the U.S. take action to make sure the World Bank’s primary objective to eliminate poverty is upheld.
