The Bauta Family Initiative for Canadian Seed Security puts farmers at the center.
Farmers
10 Farmer Training Programs Helping Veterans Heal
Programs across the country are helping veterans transition to a new, productive life working in food and agriculture.
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.
Leading a Global Mission to Reduce Food Waste
The Postharvest Education Foundation provides innovative programs that motivate and empower people to reduce food waste around the world.
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.
Farmer Spotlight: Jeanne White Farms Sustainably to Better Her Land
Farmer Jeanne White has been farming for 46 years.
Inspiring Young Farmers In Africa: An Interview with Future Young Farmers
Future Young Farmers program coordinator, Sande Olocho, talks about reversing negative agriculture trends in Kenya through youth involvement.
Farmer Spotlight: Bethanee Wright Farms Sustainably to Feed the World
Bethanee Wright is an organic farmer in Blanchardville, WI.
Gaining Ground Teaches Organic Farming While Feeding Massachusetts’ Hungry
Gaining Ground is a volunteer-driven organization striving to grow organic produce for Massachusetts’ food insecure population.
Planting the Seed: Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers
The Center for Land-Based Learning strives to create opportunities for agriculture, youth, the environment, and businesses.
Whole Foods Partnering with Urban Farming Project to Improve Food Security in Chicago Neighborhood
Whole Foods and local organizations are teaming up to bring a new store to Englewood.
Collaboration is Key to Alaska’s Food Security
The Alaska Food Policy Council is encouraging collaboration in its mission to increase access to healthy, local, and traditional foods.
Empowering the Future Players of the Food System
Young Professionals for Agricultural Development provides a network of youth-to-youth interaction and knowledge sharing.
What Will a UNESCO City of Gastronomy Do for Tucson and for Other Cities?
Tucson, Arizona is using food and farming innovations to fuel the recovery of a lagging urban economy.
USDA’s New Farmers Web Tool Provides Resources, Training for Farmers of All Kinds
The USDA’s New Farmers web tool provides new and young farmers, veterans, women in agriculture, and farmers in transition with the necessary tools for success.
Farmer Spotlight: When Farmer Lee Jones Isn’t Farming, He’s Dreaming About Farming
Farmer Jones has been growing microgreens, specialty vegetables, and herbs for chefs for over 30 years.
STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture
STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.
“Grow Your Own and Share With Everyone You Know”
The Growing Project is addressing food security in Northern Colorado by increasing access to local produce into the community.
Refugees Grow Roots in the United States
The International Rescue Committee New Roots program helps resettled refugees grow food in U.S. cities.
This Holiday Season, 3 Farmers Struggling with Food Insecurity Remind Us to Give Thanks
Smallholder farmers in Africa tell the story of what it’s like to grapple with food insecurity, including their favorite dishes to cook from their crops.
