Practical Farmers of Iowa is working tirelessly to build a network of farmers to help share sustainable practices.
Climate Change
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.
World Leaders to Seek Global Warming Solutions at COP 21
Global climate discussions will take place later this year in Paris, France, at COP 21.
Recipes for Change: Chefs Feature Ingredients from Small Farmers Adapting to Climate Change
Chefs and farmers are working together in the developing world to adapt to a changing climate and create unique #RecipesForChange.
James Beard Foundation Announces Sixth Annual Conference
The James Beard Foundation announces its sixth annual conference: Rethinking the Future of Food.
250 Must-Follow Twitter Feeds For Every Food Activist
Here are 250 Twitter accounts for every food activist to follow.
Echoing Green Fellows: Meet the Next Generation of Food System Leaders
2015 Echoing Green Fellows are tackling global problems with innovative, local solutions.
Harvesting the Research: Ecological Intensification Can Feed The World
Dr. Brian Petersen discusses the necessity for an agricultural paradigm shift toward truly sustainable practices.
