Here are 15 organizations protecting farmers and their communities against land grabs.
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Real Food Media Releases 12 Stunning, New Short Films
Real Food Media just released 12 new, inspirational short films about sustainable food and farming, and you can watch all of them in under an hour.
Dig INto Indiana’s Local Food Scene with Rob Gaston
Rob Gaston discusses how to strengthen local food systems in this interview with Food Tank.
26 Inspiring Urban Agriculture Projects
Around the world, urban farms and gardens are cultivating good food on underutilized land.
Growing North Dakota Sustainably, One Small Farm at a Time
FAARMS talks with Food Tank about how they plan to revitalize small farms and rural communities in North Dakota.
Raising Excitement at the Youth Garden Project
The Youth Garden Project is getting kids excited about fruits and vegetables.
Illinois Stewardship Alliance: Advocating for Good Food Policies in Illinois
The Illinois Stewardship Alliance works to promote a better food system for Illinois and for the country.
Roots of Change: Advocating for a Better Food System in California
Roots of Change is using advocacy, education, and communications to fight for a better food system.
Improving Ohio’s Food System One Meal at a Time
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association is working to improve Ohio’s food system through education, advocacy and grassroots organizing.
30 Incubators and Funding Resources for Farms and Food
Food Tank highlights 30 resources available for producers who are working to create food sovereignty and sustainable farm business models.
Breakthrough ‘African Seed Index’ Analyzes Seed Sectors for Viability and Diversity
The African Seed Access Index aims to improve seed sectors in African countries by reaching smallholder farmers and supplying improved seed varieties.
Agroforestry in Colombia: An Interview with Irene Montes Londoño
Food Tank discusses agroecology with Colombian family farmer and soon-to-be Yale scholar.
We Grow Farmers: Interview with the Center for Land-Based Learning
Food Tank discusses beginning farmer training with the Center for Land-Based Learning.
Hungry for Answers: An Interview with the Bartlett Brothers on Big Ag and the Future of Food
Food Tank talks to three Brothers who have challenged Monsanto, Tyson Foods, and Walmart to a Public Debate on the Future of Food.
Harvesting the Research: Farmer Education Can Reduce Pesticide Use
Professor Jules Pretty discusses the importance of farmer education and building social capital.
30 donne sotto I 30 anni che stanno cambiando l’alimentazione
30 donne, provenienti da tutto il mondo, stanno tracciando la strada per un futuro migliore ed ecologicamente sostenibile per l’alimentazione
Women Farmers are Guardians of Crop Diversity in the Andes
Women farmers in the Andes play an important role in preserving crop diversity.
“Top Small Town” Invests in Local Food
Small town business leaders team up to fill gaps in local food financing.
New Eat Well Guide Points Consumers to Sustainable Food Options
Consult the Eat Well Guide to find fresh, local produce that nourishes communities and the planet.
Biting the Hands Who Feed Us: Farmworker Abuse in the U.S.
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor provides insight on the mistreatment of farmworkers.
