The Oxford Real Farming Conference will feature internationally renowned farmers and activists on an online format in January 2021.
Events
Foodicons Challenge Designs to be Unveiled at UN Food Systems Summit
The Foodicons Challenge will create a visual language to promote food literacy and transparency in the food system.
Watch Resetting the Food System from Farm to Fork
Watch the full Summit “Resetting the Food System from Farm to Fork” hosted by Food Tank and the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition.
How Do We Transition to a More Sustainable Food System?
In advance of the “Resetting the Food System” Summit co-hosted by the Barilla Foundation and and Food Tank, 30+ speakers shared what it will take to transition to a more sustainable food system.
Watch “The Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants”
Food Tank and Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center recently hosted The Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants. Watch the full event now and learn from some of the top chefs as they discuss the ways the pandemic is impacting the restaurant industry.
Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants
Join restaurateurs and industry leaders in discussion about the impact of COVID-19 and the post-pandemic future of restaurants.
Lineup Announcement: Food Tank’s Virtual Summit
On December 1, Food Tank, in partnership with the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition, we will host our virtual summit “Resetting the Food System from Farm to Fork.”
Join Food Tank and FAO North America for the 2020 World Food Day Twitter Chat
Food Tank and FAO North America will host a live Twitter chat to discuss how consumers to policymakers businesses can come together to build a stronger, more resilient food system.
Danielle Nierenberg to Receive 2020 Julia Child Award
As part of the Smithsonian’s Food History Weekend, Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg will receive the 2020 Julia Child Award.
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Highlights Need for Global Food System Reform
Celebrate International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste with FAO North America in their screening of “Wasted: The Story of Food Waste” and their panel discussion on global food loss and waste.
Kiss the Ground Documentary Inspires Action to Regenerate the World’s Soils
Kiss the Ground, a new film premiering on Netflix on September 22, aims to inspire action to regenerate the world’s soils
Climate Week NYC 2020 Focuses on How to Rebuild After COVID-19
Climate Week NYC, this year’s largest climate summit, will take place virtually between September 21-27, 2020. It will feature hundreds of events on food, clean energy, policy, and more.
Niman Ranch Event Highlights Resilience vs. Efficiency in the Food System
In the panel “Resilience vs. Efficiency,” moderated by Danielle Nierenberg, author Michael Pollan, Niman Ranch’s Paul Willis, and Tanka’s Bar Dawn Sherman discuss what resilience looks like in the food system today.
Upcoming Event on Reclaiming Identity through Native Food Systems
Join FAO North America in their discussion on “Gather:” a film exploring Native American resilience and the path to reclaiming Native food systems.
Entrepreneurs and Investors Discuss Uplifting Black Food Businesses
At J.E.D.I’s and Food Funded’s keynote speaker event, they address systemic challenges for Black people to build and fund their business.
13 Organizations That Need Your Help to Feed Explosion Victims in Beirut
13 groups and organizations, where people can donate to, working to feed and provide other forms of aid to people affected by the explosions in Beirut, Lebanon.
Watch: A Growing Culture’s Daylong Broadcast Celebrating Black Voices on Juneteenth
All the conversations are available to stream online. Presenters included Queen Quet of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, farmers Leah Penniman and Karen Washington, and more.
New on the Podcast: Emily Simoness Talks the Intersection of Food and the Arts, Feeding Food-Insecure Families
The Founder and Executive Director of Ryder Farm, Emily Simoness, talks about SPACE’s contributions at Ryder Farm and the local community, and how the program integrates people into the food system.
A Note on Food Tank’s Exciting Plans to Convene Virtually As We Stay Healthy At Home
Food Tank’s Danielle Nierenberg will conduct live interviews with incredible guests every day, allowing us to continue talking and asking questions about the food system while we stay safe at home.
Opinion | Indigenous Foodways
It is time for all of us to find ways to raise indigenous voices and confront issues of food sovereignty, says Kathleen Merrigan, ASU Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems
