Food Tank spoke with Regina Beidler, an organic dairy farmer in Randolph Center, Vermont, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Family Farming
Ten Questions with Shepherd Ogden, Founder and President of The Cook’s Garden
Food Tank spoke with Shepherd Ogden, the Founder and President of The Cook’s Garden, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Compost Saved This Rwandan Farmer From Hunger
Ezira made compost for the first time in 2013, but he\’92d been hearing about the benefits of composting since 2010.
Farmer Friday: Gayle Thorpe of Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm
From the start, sustainable farming was the only way to go for Gayle Thorpe. It’s more than just growing organically; it’s about nurturing the soil.
Revolutionizing the Meat Industry: An Interview with American Ostrich Farms
Food Tank interviews Alexander McCoy of American Ostrich Farm on a healthier and sustainable red meat alternative.
22 Organizations Working to Restore Soils in 2016
This week, Food Tank highlights 22 organizations that are restoring soils and ecosystems worldwide.
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.
Farmer Spotlight: Jackie Prell Farms With Future Generations in Mind
If she could, Jackie Prell would make all food organically, like it was 100 years ago.
Drought-Resistant White Beans Bring Hope to Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia
Drought in Ethiopia is threatening bean production and the livelihood of smallholder farmers. Food Tank discusses solutions with researchers on the ground.
Wholesome Wave and Navajo Nation Partner to Overcome Food Insecurity in Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation and Wholesome Wave join together to increase healthy food access in Navajo Nation’s most rural and remote communities.
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.
Valuing the Landscape in Tanzania: A Study of Maasai Pastoralism and Agriculture
A recent study measures the economic value of traditional land management practices in Tanzania.
Farmer Spotlight: Mary Benson Believes in the Power of Small Farmers
Food Tank’s farmer spotlight series highlights Wisconsin farmer Mary Benson.
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.
Family Farmers Feed the World
The Family Farming Knowledge Platform supports family farmers around the world.
Farmer Spotlight: Karen Burwinkel’s Family Farm Started in 1918
Karen Burwinkel works on her family farm in Ross, Ohio, which has been in operation since 1918.
Taking Control of El Paso Del Norte’s Food Destiny
La Semilla Food Center discusses the seeds they have planted and how the community is working to foster them.
HungerFree Doubles Up Its Efforts to End Global Hunger
Food Tank sat down with HungerFree’s Paul Newnham to find out more about the growing movement to end global hunger.
The Central Ohio Regional Food Council: Promoting Local Food and Sustainable Agriculture
The Central Ohio Regional Food Council brings together agricultural thought leaders to create blueprints for building a better and more sustainable food system.
