This World Soil Day, Food Tank is recognizing that healthy soil is important for more than just crops — soil can also trap carbon and combat climate change.
Crops and Commodities
Hemp Crop Insurance Becomes Available in U.S.
Hemp crop insurance is available to farmers in the United States for the first time, but many farmers will not be taking advantage of it.
Meet the Chef Serving Up Pork Schmaltz in Appalachia
“They talk about New York as a melting pot, but it’s really here, in the mountains,” Virginian Chef Ian Boden says.
22 People and Organizations Working to Preserve Appalachia’s Biodiversity
These 22 farmers, seed savers, activists, and chefs are preserving heirloom and heritage crops in one of the most biodiverse regions in the nation.
Numi Organic Teas Working to Put People and the Environment First
For Ahmed Rahim, co-founder of Numi Organic Teas, nothing is more important than the people and environment behind his products.
The Chef Keeping Appalachian Food for Appalachians
Chef Marion Ohlinger works with local farmers to incorporate native Appalachian crops into his dishes while paying homage to other cuisines.
Trees That Feed Foundation Expands Programs to 17 Countries
Trees that Feed is providing breadfruit trees in 17 countries to create entire supply chains that help communities combat food insecurity, generate new forms of income, and develop self-sufficiency.
From Farms to Incubators: Poornima Parameswaran of Trace Genomics Inc.
A new generation of women-led startups including Trace Genomics is providing novel solutions to agriculture’s problems with tech innovation.
21 Projects Democratizing Data for Farmers
These advances in AI and Big Data are making it easier and less laborious for farmers to understand small occurrences and larger trends on their farms.
New Report Finds That More Food Is Lost in Fields Than Previously Believed
A new report from Santa Clara University finds that more food is lost in the field than previously determined.
Creating a Resilient Local Food Economy in New Orleans
Large institutions in New Orleans are not harnessing the value of local, farms in the region; a new analysis says procurement from these farms contributes to an equitable, resilient local food economy.
Eight Innovations Ending Food Loss in the Global South
From solar-powered cold storage to garden waste powered food dehydrators, we highlight eight examples of how innovators are ending food loss in the developing world.
Selection by Stone
“We are working with more than 20 farmers around Morocco in a range of agro-ecological zones and will also expand some of our outputs to Senegal, Ethiopia, and Lebanon to achieve the best possible solutions for the barley, lentil, and durum wheat systems,” Filippo says.
The Terraton Initiative: Working to Remove a Trillion Tons of Carbon
The Terraton Initiative is working with scientific research partners and industry leaders in order to reduce carbon emissions while promoting innovation.
Securing Better Land Rights for Women Farmers in Kenya and Burkina Faso
When women farmers in Kenya and Burkina Faso have equal representation in the decision-making process surrounding land governance, food security improves and soils are managed more sustainably.
Report: Soil Carbon Sequestration Key to Solving Climate Crisis
U.N. Environment Programme report shows that land-use practices that store carbon could be key in the fight against climate change.
Opinion | New Study Shows Bee-Killing Neonicotinoids Build Up in Environment
According to Henderson, neonicotinoids are a downstream, destructive solution to pest problems—to protect healthier crops, farmers should look upstream.
Chef’s Smart Recipes for Customers, Farmers and the Planet
Indian Chef Anahita Dhondy cooks with millets, providing people with an opportunity to discover how beneficial smart foods are for their health, farmers, and the planet.
Report: Reaching Every Corner of the World with Sustainable Solutions
Access and perception can keep many smallholder farmers in developing countries from swapping out pesticides for sustainable solutions.
The Entrepreneurs Changing the Image of Coffee Production in Vietnam
In the Central Highlands of Vietnam, a cooperative of coffee farmers is working to produce high-quality beans through sustainable production practices.
