Food Tank discusses beginning farmer training with the Center for Land-Based Learning.
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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.
101 fatti che ci rendono ottimisti sul futuro del cibo
Le 101 storie di persone, organizzazioni e attività chef anno ben sperare nel futuro sostenibile del cibo
Hudson Valley Harvest: Transparency is Key to Scaling Local Food
Hudson Valley Harvest shows that local food can be scaled up and scaled out.
Edible Schoolyard New Orleans Teaches Kids to Change the Ways They Eat, Learn, and Live
Edible Schoolyard New Orleans creates well-rounded, well-nourished student-leaders.
Two Young Farmers Owe Their Love of Farming to Their Father
One Acre Fund’s trainings and flexible loan repayment schedule have allowed Tanzanian farmer, Sadick, and his sons to make a better living on their farm.
Local Governments Move Local Foods
Local leaders in North Carolina “mainstream” food and farm business development.
Transforming Food Systems with Agroecology
Agroecology course at UCSC uses immersive interactive learning to examine the history and prospects of the movement.
Harvesting the Research: Insect Pollination Maintains High Yields with Lower Nitrogen Inputs
Giovanni Tamburini discusses the interaction of ecosystem services in contributing to agricultural productivity.
Nature’s Path Gardens for Good Grant Program
Applications are now open for the Nature’s Path Gardens for Good grant program!
Study Reveals Organic Farming Is Financially Sustainable Around the World
Organic farming is more profitable than conventional farming, according to the results of a new meta-analysis.
Keep It Fresh Day: Using Hip Hop to Make Positive Change
Keep It Fresh uses the power of hip-hop as a force for positive change. This year, Keep It Fresh Day highlights food as medicine.
Global Horticultural Knowledge Bank Emphasizes Farmer-Led Innovations
The Global Horticultural Knowledge Bank is providing an open-access solution to information and technology transfer for specialty crop farmers.
Let It Grow (Locally): A Visit to Crawford Organics in Lancaster County, PA
Lancaster County, PA, organic farm producing high-quality produce since 1998 for wholesale, farmers markets, and Community Supported Agriculture.
