Slow Food’s We Feed the Planet Conference highlights the importance of farmer directed innovation.
Climate Change
Community Forests International Plants Trees and Livelihoods on Pemba Island
Community Forests International has helped Pemban communities plant over one million trees and establish agroforestry systems to provide fruit and timber.
Mars Food Commits to 100 Percent Sustainable Rice By 2020
Mars Food is the first to commit to a new standard for sustainable rice production.
Healthy Habits for Life: Minneapolis School Kids Engage with Foods Hands-On
Midwest Food Connection uses both classroom and hands-on curriculum to teach Minneapolis school kids about healthy eating choices.
Community-Based Food Rescue Programs Providing a Solution to Hunger and Food Waste
Table to Table uses community-based programs to rescue edible food waste and distribute meals to hungry families through partner organizations.
Coalition Building to Fight Food Insecurity
Alaska Food Coalition creates a place for its members to share the best practices and methods for distributing food.
Building a Network of Farmers and Stewards of the Land
Practical Farmers of Iowa is working tirelessly to build a network of farmers to help share sustainable practices.
2015 Fuller Challenge Winner: GreenWave Will Scale Out 3D Ocean Farming
GreenWave will scale out a 3D ocean farming model to restore ocean biodiversity and spur coastal job creation.
At the Nexus of Climate Change and Global Hunger, Equity Is Key
A new report reveals the importance of cultivating equality in solutions to hunger and climate change.
Lessons From the Camel Culture of Rajasthan, India
Food Tank recently had the chance to interview Dr. Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, international activist and advocate for livestock culture.
Chef Acheson Serves Up Endangered Species and Fresh Perspective
Chef Hugh Acheson surprises diners by serving an endangered species.
Building the Resilience of African Rural Communities to Disasters and Crisis
In Africa, agriculture supports the livelihoods of over 800 million people (80 percent of the population), providing employment for around 60 percent of the economically active population and 70 percent of the poorest (around 270 million people). Smallholder farmers, pastoralists…
Helping Farming Thrive in the Hudson Valley
Glynwood operates a number of programs to help farming thrive and ensure its viability in the Hudson Valley region.
New Toolkit Works To Improve Resilience of Latin American Farmers
A new toolkit for agroecology in Latin America will help small farmers combat climate change in the region.
Don’t Farm Naked
Traditional cover cropping techniques that enrich soil, protect staple crops from disease, and prevent erosion are being rediscovered.
Saving California Agriculture Through Innovative Solutions
The California Climate and Agriculture Network is working toward better agriculture and environmental policies in California and the United States.
Technocrats, the “Berkeley Mafia,” and Stanford: Shifting the Conversation on Food Policy
Stanford’s Walter Falcon shows how academic research and policy-relevant work can be quite compatible and result in a transformative policy impact.
Much More Than Trees: Forests are Key to Sustainable Development
Forests are an important element in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that global leaders are setting.
The EAT Initiative to Host Event ‘Achieving Sustainable Nutrition Security for All’
The EAT Initiative will host event focused on sustainable nutrition security to coincide with the UN Summit and UN General Assembly.
Kuli Kuli Brings Nutrition to West Africa by Bringing Moringa to America
Kuli Kuli harnesses the power of superfood “moringa” to bring cross-national nutrition to those in need.
