Teaching kids about food is about more than school lunches—it’s about using food as a tool to connect with core classroom subjects, panelists said during Climate Week NYC.
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Raising A Toast To Food Politics Expert Marion Nestle On Her 90th Birthday
At Climate Week NYC, we threw a birthday celebration to honor the legendary food policy expert, writer, mentor, and friend—with cake included!
Lineup Just Dropped: Are You Joining Food Tank at Climate Week?
We need to show the world that food and ag are key solutions to the climate crisis—but we need to move toward urgent, lifesaving action.
Bringing Food Education into Every Classroom
At Climate Week NYC we’re talking about the transformative power of food education.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Right to Repair Won, School Enrollment Boosted, an Oil Pipeline Fought
This week’s news roundup covers a right to repair win, the success of a school farm pilot, and Ugandan farmers’ fight against an oil pipeline.
FoodCorps and Teachers College Launch Food Education Microcredential
FoodCorps and Teachers College launch Food Education in the Classroom (Food-E), a microcredential that helps educators integrate nutrition science and experiential learning into K-5 classrooms.
A Regenerative Farm Becomes a Lifeline for Community and Youth
A once-neglected property in Maryland has grown into a thriving farm that connects food, education, and community.
School Meals Do More Than Feed Kids—They Can Re-Nourish The Planet
Regenerative school meals can be a source of growth and prosperity, offering $3 trillion in global economic productivity.
Inside Buffalo Go Green’s Approach to Food, Health, and Care
A Buffalo-based organization is rethinking how food access and healthcare work together to support long-term health.
A Volunteer-Powered Solution to Food Insecurity in Virginia
A Virginia community farm grows and donates 100 percent of its fresh, nutrient-rich food to the food insecure.
Collective Action Confronts Food System Inequities in Connecticut
A hip-hop artist turned farmer is building food justice, community power, and regeneration across Connecticut.
Chefs in the Schools: Equitable Meals Across New York City
A New York City program brings nutritious meals to students. It offers lessons to other cities looking to do the same.
Award-Winning Film ‘Common Ground’ Returns in Free, Educational Format
A new educational edition of award-winning film “Common Ground” brings regenerative agriculture education and farmer-led solutions into learning spaces.
School Meals Can Teach Lessons about Climate Resilience
Students engage in climate-friendly meal days, school gardens, and cooking contests that connect food choices to environmental impact.
21 Inspiring Books That Teach Kids About Food, Farming, and the Environment
From gardening adventures to stories of global leaders, these children’s books encourage curiosity about food, nature, community, and diverse foodways.
Food Tank’s Fall Reads for Food, Farming, and Our Future
Our fall reading list spotlights 26 powerful new books that explore food, farming, culture, and climate—and how they shape our future.
New Campaign Highlights Food Education’s Value
A new Food Tank campaign brings chefs, educators, and activists together to share why food education matters for a stronger food system.
Organic Month Kicks Off with New Campaign to Build Trust in the Organic Seal
OTA wants to help shoppers understand how to choose products that are better for them and the planet.
A Bill to Support Garden Education in Public Schools
A new bill could bring lasting support to California’s school garden programs through dedicated funding and statewide coordination.
A Message to Graduates: Remarks from the 44th Commencement of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
It’s an incredibly uncertain time to be going out into the world. But that is exactly why the world needs young people act.