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Education
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.
“Grow Your Own and Share With Everyone You Know”
The Growing Project is addressing food security in Northern Colorado by increasing access to local produce into the community.
Eating City Discusses the Future of Food in an Urban World
Eating City is working to find solutions to improve food accessibility in an increasingly urbanized world.
A High-Flying Idea: JetBlue’s Airport Potato Farm
The urban farm at JFK International Airport Terminal 5 will grow potatoes, herbs, and vegetables.
Oregon Uses Schools to Move the Needle on Regional Food
Oregon’s farm to school incentive powers regional food economies.
Real, Good Food: Chef-Advocate Maria Hines Serves up More than Dinner
Chef Maria Hines is a powerhouse advocate for real, organic food. Food Tank spoke with her to find out more about her excellent work.
Rescuing Both Food Waste and Families from Hunger
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine provides solutions to prevent food waste in ten cities throughout the United States.
Fighting Hunger and Obesity in the Central Gulf Coast
Bay Area Food Bank is rising to the challenge of feeding people and combatting obesity.
We Feed the Planet Puts Young Farmers in Control of Food Security
Slow Food’s We Feed the Planet Conference highlights the importance of farmer directed innovation.
Good Food from Classrooms to Cafeterias to Home
Food education in the Oxford School District encompasses all areas of their students’ lives, both at school and at home.
Community Forests International Plants Trees and Livelihoods on Pemba Island
Community Forests International has helped Pemban communities plant over one million trees and establish agroforestry systems to provide fruit and timber.
Urban Farming in Downtown Las Vegas
Vegas Roots is working to bring together the diverse community of Las Vegas by growing organic produce and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Healthy Habits for Life: Minneapolis School Kids Engage with Foods Hands-On
Midwest Food Connection uses both classroom and hands-on curriculum to teach Minneapolis school kids about healthy eating choices.
