Organic, sustainable, and nutritious school lunch programs are a great way to fight obesity and food insecurity.
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A New Way to Think About Fast Food
Chefs Roy Choi and David Patterson opened a new fast food restaurant in Los Angeles, CA.
Study Finds that Smallholder Farmers Need More Support to Adopt Conservation Agriculture Practices
A study of the adoption of conservation agriculture in Paraguay identifies challenges faced by small-scale farmers in its sustained implementation.
Let’s Get Growing: 10,000 Gardens in Africa
This innovative campaign aims to promote biodiversity, small-scale agriculture, and traditional foods. Learn more about how they are achieving these goals.
Growing the Local Food Economy of Denver as a Community
Grow Local Colorado is promoting local food, local economy, and local community throughout Denver, CO.
New Law Could Change France’s Food System for the Better
French Parliament has voted in favor of a law that could revolutionize their food system.
Bringing More Than Just Food to NYC Neighborhoods
Just Food describes their organization’s efforts to build a stronger, more just food system in NYC.
10 Farmer Training Programs Helping Veterans Heal
Programs across the country are helping veterans transition to a new, productive life working in food and agriculture.
Leading a Global Mission to Reduce Food Waste
The Postharvest Education Foundation provides innovative programs that motivate and empower people to reduce food waste around the world.
Inspiring Young Farmers In Africa: An Interview with Future Young Farmers
Future Young Farmers program coordinator, Sande Olocho, talks about reversing negative agriculture trends in Kenya through youth involvement.
FoodCorps Cultivates Healthy Food Systems through Youth Engagement
FoodCorps collaborates with communities and schools to provide children with food education, engagement, and access.
Gaining Ground Teaches Organic Farming While Feeding Massachusetts’ Hungry
Gaining Ground is a volunteer-driven organization striving to grow organic produce for Massachusetts’ food insecure population.
Planting the Seed: Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers
The Center for Land-Based Learning strives to create opportunities for agriculture, youth, the environment, and businesses.
Campus Kitchen Volunteers Reroute Food Waste
Student volunteers across the U.S. are rerouting food waste from campus cafeterias with the Campus Kitchens Project.
Empowering the Future Players of the Food System
Young Professionals for Agricultural Development provides a network of youth-to-youth interaction and knowledge sharing.
USDA’s New Farmers Web Tool Provides Resources, Training for Farmers of All Kinds
The USDA’s New Farmers web tool provides new and young farmers, veterans, women in agriculture, and farmers in transition with the necessary tools for success.
10 Ways to Celebrate Community Through Food on Terra Madre Day
This December 10th, celebrate Terra Madre Day by supporting local food and the preservation of food traditions.
Collaboration in Higher Education: An Interview with Doug Lantagne of UVM’s Food Systems Initiative
At the University of Vermont (UVM), students and professors from varied disciplines come together with community members across the state to study food systems.
Making California Resilient with Ecology Center
Ecology Center takes on food justice and the drought crisis in California.
STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture
STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.
