Young children are eating far too much added sugar.
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Highlight Local Efforts to Curb Food Waste through #NotWasting Food Video Competition
In the United States, an estimated one-third of all food is lost or wasted.
5 Reasons to Fight for School Food Reform!
Whether it be for our health, our environment, for social justice or education reform, changing school food can have a far-reaching impact.
Ten Questions with Bruce Friedrich, Executive Director at The Good Food Institute
Food Tank spoke with JoAnne Berkenkamp, a Senior Advocate in the Food & Agriculture Program at the NRDC, about the problem of food waste.
Nine Questions with Angela Mason, Associate Vice President of Windy City Harvest
Food Tank spoke with Angela Mason, Associate Vice President of Windy City Harvest at the Chicago Botanic Garden, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summ
How Does It Grow? Tells The Truth About Pumpkins
Food Tank spoke with JoAnne Berkenkamp, a Senior Advocate in the Food & Agriculture Program at the NRDC, about the problem of food waste.
Ten Questions with Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at Leopold Center
Food Tank had the chance to speak with Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Chicago.
Celebrating International Day of Rural Women 2016
On October 15, the world celebrates rural women and their essential roles in sustainable development.
Five Aquaculture Questions for Dr. Jillian Fry
Dr. Fry is involved in education, advocacy, policy, and research on the consequences of industrial aquaculture and animal food production.
Eat Better, Eat Less, Food for All
The future of the planet depends on what you eat. On the occasion of World Food Day, the BCFN Foundation launches a video to raise awareness on the strong impact that our food choices have on our Planet.
James Beard Foundation and Food Tank to Release Third Annual Good Food Org Guide
The James Beard Foundation and Food Tank will release the third annual Good Food Org Guide at the James Beard Food Conference in New York City on October 17-18.
The Cookbook Project Trains Community Leaders to Promote Food Literacy and Cooking Education
The Cookbook Project offers an online program that trains people to become Certified Food Literacy Educators.
Saving 600 million pounds of Ugly Apples
Clint and Ernie Edwards at Chief Orchards.
Food Recovery in Marin County, California
ExtraFood works to end hunger and minimize food waste in Marin County, where approximately 50,000 people are unsure of where their next meal will come from.
Project Green Challenge 2016 Sparks Change
Project Green Challenge consists of 30 days of environmentally-themed challenges to encourage environmental stewardship amongst students and future generations.
The Organic Center Report Says Organic Livestock Can Combat Antibiotic Resistance
A recent report by The Organic Center asserts that organic meat is “the best choice” consumers can make to protect against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Environmental Working Group Highlights Agroecology as Solution to World Hunger
A new report from the Environmental Working Group suggests that supporting smallholder farmers demonstrates promising potential in the fight to end world hunger.
Toxic Algae Blooms Linked to Over-Fertilization and Climate Change
Recent toxic algae blooms in Florida have covered over one third of the surface area of Lake Okeechobee.
Celebrate National Farm to School Month this October
This year’s theme, One Small Step, highlights the many simple ways that one can get involved in promoting farm to school in their own communities.
Leket Israel: A Role Model Food Bank
Leket Israel covers all aspects of food recovery, gathering fresh and high-quality food items that would otherwise be destined for landfill and redistributing to those in need.
