Future Harvest CASA believes Chesapeake Bay farmers can’t be truly sustainable if they don’t master the fundamentals of business.
Farmers
Farmer Spotlight: Tom Deacon, Looks to Ben Franklin as his Farm Hero
Tom Deacon grow herbs and leafy greens at his farm in Westchester County, New York.
Family Farmers Feed the World
The Family Farming Knowledge Platform supports family farmers around the world.
Ending Hunger and Shaping Policy in Utah
Utahns Against Hunger uses education and nutrition programs to fight for better food security in Utah.
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.
International Permaculture Conference: Designing the World We Want
600 people came together in London to discuss permaculture, agriculture, and more.
Farmer Spotlight: Elizabeth Mcharo Shines On Her Farm in Tanzania.
Food Tank spotlights Tanzanian farmer Elizabeth Charles Mcharo.
Promoting and Supporting Local Independent Farms in South Carolina
Lowcountry Local First is working to promote and support new local independent farms through advocacy and education.
10 Certification Agencies Creating a More Sustainable Food System
Labeling language is confusing and it’s hard to recognize logos on packaging. Check out this article to learn how to make more informed consumer decisions.
Farmer Spotlight: Lenin Nyakinya Feeds His Household and Community With His Farm
Food Tank spotlights farmer Lenin Nyakinya. His favorite crop to grow is bell peppers (capsicum).
The Spirit of Sustainability: The Innovations Behind Eco-Friendly Cocktails
Spirit makers and mixologists are working hard to make their industry more environmentally sustainable.
Chef Acheson Serves Up Endangered Species and Fresh Perspective
Chef Hugh Acheson surprises diners by serving an endangered species.
Building the Resilience of African Rural Communities to Disasters and Crisis
In Africa, agriculture supports the livelihoods of over 800 million people (80 percent of the population), providing employment for around 60 percent of the economically active population and 70 percent of the poorest (around 270 million people). Smallholder farmers, pastoralists…
Don’t Farm Naked
Traditional cover cropping techniques that enrich soil, protect staple crops from disease, and prevent erosion are being rediscovered.
19 Organic Food Organizations and Businesses Working to Protect Consumers and the Global Environment
Consumers and businesses are working together to maintain the rigorous standards of the organic label.