Family Farming

Farmer Spotlight: Elizabeth Mcharo Shines On Her Farm in Tanzania.

Food Tank spotlights Tanzanian farmer Elizabeth Charles Mcharo.

Produce Incentives Expand from Farmers’ Markets to Grocery Stores

Grocers feel the double-up power of local produce and low-income shoppers.

Blueprint for Family Farming in the Philippines

Robert and Gigi Morris draw upon their experience working in small-scale agriculture and agro-tourism to teach others the benefits of sustainable agribusiness.

Farmer Spotlight: Matt Vecchie Farms to Save the Soil

Farmer Matt Vecchie of Yaw-Ye Farm raises pasteurized pork in Grayslake, IL.

Farm Aid Celebrates 30 Years of Giving Farmers a Voice

Farm Aid continues to have a lasting impact after 30 years of supporting America’s food producers.

Don’t Farm Naked

Traditional cover cropping techniques that enrich soil, protect staple crops from disease, and prevent erosion are being rediscovered.

Using Grassroots Organizing to Protect and Support Idaho

The Idaho Organization of Resource Councils speaks with Food Tank about their initiatives to improve the economic well-being of their communities.

Building Healthy Farms and Healthy Communities: An Interview with John Steven Bianucci

Food Tank discusses regenerative agriculture, family farms, and the importance of young farmers with John Steven Bianucci from Iroquois Valley Farms.

Educating their Grandchildren, One Harvest at a Time

Improved harvests have allowed Paul and Alice Barasa to plan for the future.

Farming Pioneer Joel Salatin’s Secrets to Reconnecting with Your Food

Polyface Farm is simple in its complexity. By working with nature, Joel Salatin has had a positive impact on the food chain.

In Cages and Pastures: Sonia Faruqi’s New Book Takes a Closer Look at Animal Agriculture

Sonia Farqui’s new book takes a deeper look into animal agriculture and what it means for people and the planet.

Stronger Together: How Community Farm Alliance Supports Kentucky’s Farming Community

Community Farm Alliance uses community organizing and a public voice to support Kentucky farmers.

250 Must-Follow Twitter Feeds For Every Food Activist

Here are 250 Twitter accounts for every food activist to follow.

Real Food Media Releases 12 Stunning, New Short Films

Real Food Media just released 12 new, inspirational short films about sustainable food and farming, and you can watch all of them in under an hour.

New Platform Launched by FAO to Support Family Farmers Worldwide

The new Family Farming Knowledge Platform provides information on family farming around the world for policymakers and researchers.

Growing North Dakota Sustainably, One Small Farm at a Time

FAARMS talks with Food Tank about how they plan to revitalize small farms and rural communities in North Dakota.

The Land of Milk and Uncle Honey: A Look at Agriculture’s Past as a Blueprint for the Future

Food Tank speaks with Alan Guebert and Gracie Foxwell about their new book, The Land of Milk and Uncle Honey.

Agroforestry in Colombia: An Interview with Irene Montes Londoño

Food Tank discusses agroecology with Colombian family farmer and soon-to-be Yale scholar.

Hungry for Answers: An Interview with the Bartlett Brothers on Big Ag and the Future of Food

Food Tank talks to three Brothers who have challenged Monsanto, Tyson Foods, and Walmart to a Public Debate on the Future of Food.

30 donne sotto I 30 anni che stanno cambiando l’alimentazione

30 donne, provenienti da tutto il mondo, stanno tracciando la strada per un futuro migliore ed ecologicamente sostenibile per l’alimentazione

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