The Field to Film Festival shares powerful short films by young people from farming communities, spotlighting women farmers and stories of change in local food systems around the world.
Farmers
Collective Action Confronts Food System Inequities in Connecticut
A hip-hop artist turned farmer is building food justice, community power, and regeneration across Connecticut.
Policy Recommendations to Address PFAS Contamination on Farms
The only way to truly address the issue of forever chemicals is to end the contamination of farmland, says Emily Liss of American Farmland Trust.
IFAD Boosts Investments in Rwanda Nut Company’s Farmers
Macadamia farmers stand to gain from a new partnership focused on sustainable agriculture and farmers livelihoods.
A Fourth-Generation Family Farm Adapts for the Future
After loss and financial strain, a young fourth-generation farmer leads her family through a bold transition to save the farm they love.
In Australia, Farmers Lead the Way to a More Resilient Food System
Australia is experiencing the effects of the climate crisis particularly acutely but they’re showing how farmers and ag system leaders can be key players in building more resilient food and climate systems.
Refugee Collective Farming Builds Resilient Food Systems in Texas
The Refugee Collective in Central Texas empowers refugees through farming, food access, and climate-smart agriculture.
Reviving Gaza’s Farmland to Reclaim Food Sovereignty
In the face of starvation, farmers are restoring farmland, replanting trees, and moving toward food sovereignty.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Farm Leaders Warn of Collapse, Investors Ignore Methane, and Nipah Virus Alerts
This week’s roundup covers urgent warnings from farm groups, climate-driven crop shifts, investor inaction on methane, and regional health alerts.
Growing Food as Medicine in Montana
“Farmers should be paid like pharmacists,” says Bob Quinn, who wants to see producers truly recognized for growing food that nourishes and heals communities.
The Struggle—and Hope—for the Next Generation of Farmers
“The next generation is looking towards their future and thinking, how am I even going to get started?” says farmer Michelle Arp.
Food 2050 Visionaries: Rethinking the Roots of Agriculture in The Netherlands
Efficiency has come at the expense of human and animal welfare. What if Dutch farmers and researchers can develop circular food systems that work with natural processes?
Community Is Essential to Farmer Resilience in Ireland
As a young farmer, Dennehy and 16 of his peers formed a group to help one another face the challenges of the agriculture sector. 30 years later, they’re gathering at the start of each month.
The Path Forward for Food and Farming Is Clear. Now Is the Time to Act!
Funding cuts and the decline in development aid has had devastating consequences. To transform our food and agriculture systems need to lead into new, innovative solutions.
Op-Ed | Fairtrade Holiday Spices: Supporting Global Farming Communities, One Season at a Time
Deciding what holiday spices to use this year? Your choices make a difference.
Reimagining Food Systems With Private Sector Innovation
Partnerships between farmers, scientists, and global organizations are driving practical innovations that strengthen the food system.
Researchers Say Crops That Nourish Can Transform African Farming
A “Crops that Nourish” strategy can reshape farming across sub-Saharan Africa by centering nutrition, resilience, and community voices.
Community-Based Action Uplifts Small Farms in California
Caroline Radice is building the infrastructure for the food system we need and that all eaters deserve.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: U.S. Farm Bailout, Climate Tech for UAE Farmers, and Gene-Edited Crops in the EU
A look at major policy decisions this week affecting farmers, food systems, and agricultural innovation around the world.
Zambian Natural Farming Pilots Show Early Success
Natural farming methods are helping Zambian farmers grow stronger crops, cut costs, and improve soil health.