A recent study shows that changing livestock feed could significantly reduce environmental impacts.
Farmers
World Fair Trade Day: Fairtrade America Takes Us Inside The World’s Biggest Coffee Break
Mary Linnell-Simmons reflects on the execution of and fulfillment from serving coffee to some of the 30,000 Passport DC visitors.
Using Agroforestry to Save the Planet
Food Tank highlights 16 agroforestry initiatives that are uplifting farmers and communities around the world.
Redefining Farm-To-Table Eggs in Minnesota: An Interview with Locally Laid Egg Company
Locally Laid Egg Company, a family-run farm in Wrenshall, MN is redefining farm-to-table eggs and strengthening rural economies.
Helping Smallholder Farmers Build Stronger Businesses with Information and Communication Technology
Information and communication technology can offer new business opportunities for smallholder farmers.
How a Virginia Nonprofit is Helping Veterans Launch Careers in Farming
A nonprofit in Virginia is providing veterans with agricultural career opportunities.
Ten Questions with Ben Wenk, Farmer at Three Springs Fruit Farm
Food Tank spoke with Ben Wenk, a farmer at Three Springs Fruit Farm, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Baldemar Velasquez, President and Founder of The Farm Labor Organizing Committee
Food Tank spoke with Baldemar Velasquez, the Founder of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Nine Questions with Cheyenne Christianson, Organic Dairy Farmer in Wisconsin
Food Tank spoke with Cheyenne Christianson, an organic dairy farmer in Wisconsin, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Regina Beidler, Organic Dairy Farmer in Randolph Center, Vermont
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.
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 Spotlight: Luke Woodson Kneuss Shares His Harvest With Those in Need
Food Tank highlights Farmer Luke Woodson Kneuss in the Farmer Spotlight Series. He has been growing vegetables, beef, hay, corn and soybeans for the past 11 years.
30 Indigenous Crops Promoting Health and Contributing to Food Security
Indigenous crops may offer a sustainable solution to food insecurity and the increasing loss of biodiversity.
The Importance of Farmers’ Rights
The concept of farmers’ rights is a moral imperative that seeks to balance the rights of scientists and plant breeders.
Ten Questions with Ari Novy, Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden
Food Tank spoke with Ari Novy, the Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
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.