GFAR pledged to increase joint efforts to boost the contribution of science, technology and innovation to enable family farmers to improve their livelihoods.
Family Farming
A Day in the Life of Aussie Family Farmers
Food Tank chats with Jess and Matt Fealy, Australian family farmers who made the move from the city twelve months ago, about a day in the life of a family farm.
Top 10+ Urban Gardens and Markets in Houston
Houston’s diverse urban agriculture projects reflect the city’s desire to grow and share healthy food with hungry Texans.
Farmer Story: In Burundi, Viola Nsengiyumva Turns Two Acres Into a Profitable Business
In Burundi, farmer Viola finally turns a profit with support from One Acre Fund.
VIDEO: How Collaborative Technologies Are Improving Family Farming
Experts discuss how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can improve family farming and make it more sustainable, resilient, and profitable.
Pineland Farms: Magic Happens When Private Funding Meets Family Farming
Over 20 local family farms in Maine supply into Pineland’s three companies (beef, potatoes, and dairy), with profits being reinvested back into the community.
Family Farming Down Under
Despite increasing pressure to corporatize, family farming remains the primary source of agricultural production in Australia.
Voices of GFAR: Providing Better Extension Services for Family Farmers
A sound agricultural innovation system requires a combination of diverse extension service schemes that mobilize a variety of methods to educate smallholders.
The Japan Family Farmers Movement is Making Strides
NOUMINREN, or the Japan Family Farmers Movement, is a grassroots political movement intent on strengthening Japan’s foundation of family farmers.
Six Key Recommendations for Family Farming in North America
This April representatives from 35 organizations around the world gathered in Québec City to participate in the Dialogue on Family Farming in North America.
Chicago Council: “We Can’t Talk About Climate Change Without Talking About Family Farmers”
“Climate-Smart Food Security” panel addressed the role of family farmers in mitigating the effects of climate change.
28 Countries and One Common Agricultural Policy: European Family Farmers and Agricultural Reform
The European Union marks the International Year of Family Farming with a major reform to Common Agricultural Policy.
Celebrating Mothers Who Invest in Their Children and the Land
This May, let’s honor the investment that mothers throughout Rwanda—-and the rest of Africa—-are making in their children and in their land.
IYFF: The National Family Farm Coalition Champions Family Farmers
The National Family Farm Coalition works to support U.S. family farms and healthy, sustainable food production.
New Partnership Advocates Closing the Gender Gap and Increasing Youth Participation in Agriculture
Food Tank and The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) announce they will be collaborating during the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF).
A YOUng FARMer’s vision
Three young farmers stories are highlighted in A YOUng FARMer’s vision.
NEW REPORT: Food Tank By The Numbers: Family Farming
Food Tank highlights new research showing how family farms, can nourish the world while protecting the environment in a new report, Food Tank by the Numbers.
VIDEO RELEASE: Family Farmers + You = A Well Nourished World
Food Tank’s new video, produced in collaboration with Greener Media, reveals that when family farmers have the right tools, they have limitless potential.
Family Farmers in the Philippines Knock at Hotel Door
Doing business in the Philippines can be different, especially when trying to introduce a totally new concept- Farm to Hotel marketing.
14 Food Resolutions to Bring in The New Year
Together we can be that generation and find solutions to nourish both people and the planet! Here are 14 food resolutions for 2014.
