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…
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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.
Save Our Soils
Food Tank discusses what each of us can do to protect soil health with Michaël Wilde from the Save Our Soils campaign.
Video Release: Good For You, Good For The Planet
The Barilla Group is working with farmers to create products that are “Good for you, good for the planet.”
Colorado’s Incredible Irrigation System Conserves Water, Produces Green Energy
USDA approves Colorado hydropower project proposal for funding as part of a new conservation initiative.
101 fatti che ci rendono ottimisti sul futuro del cibo
Le 101 storie di persone, organizzazioni e attività chef anno ben sperare nel futuro sostenibile del cibo
Transforming Food Systems with Agroecology
Agroecology course at UCSC uses immersive interactive learning to examine the history and prospects of the movement.
