Farmers

Frustration Leads a Farmer and a Programmer to Team Up on Technology

FARMDATA, an innovative web-based program, is streamlining farm operations and can help create more efficient, profitable farms worldwide.

Attention U.S. Government: Farming is a Public Service!

Farming is a public service, and the federal government should treat this vocation as such, says farmer Steven Waldman.

The Farmers and Food System Leaders of Tomorrow

Food Tank’s new partnership with IFAD will work to strengthen the number of youth involved in the agriculture field.

The Ugly Truth: Imperfect Produce Tastes Great and this Retailer is Selling it at a Discount

Canada’s largest grocery retailer launched a new campaign to get ugly produce out of landfills and into grocery aisles.

Dr. Vandana Shiva Forms Coalition in Opposition to ‘Allow Golden Rice’ Campaign

In the midst of a pro-GMO campaign tour of Southeast Asia, Dr. Vandana Shiva has formed a coalition of advocates for biodiversity to reject Golden Rice.

Soil Building in India’s ‘Suicide Belt’

The Living Soils Save Lives program is helping Indian farmers become more sustainable and resilient by cultivating living soil.

Slow Food DC Snail of Approval Award Winners Announced

Slow Food DC has announced the 2015 winners of the Snail of Approval Award and will host a party in their honor on April 18.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Recipe for Disaster?

The Obama administration’s negotiations with multinational corporations could lead to a bad deal for local food systems.

Farmworkers Get the Recognition they Deserve

Farmworkers take center stage during Farmworker Awareness Week.

ActionAid Calls for Congress to Reform Biofuels Mandates

ActionAid is asking Congress to reform the biofuels mandates in the Renewable Fuels Standard and stop food-based biofuels consumption mandates.

Billion Dollar US-funded ‘New Alliance’ Forcing Communities Off their Land in Tanzania

ActionAid is calling on the Obama Administration to end support for the New Alliance, and focus its funding on supporting poor farmers in Africa.

11 Years of Good Food

The Good Food Festival & Conference is celebrating their 11th anniversary this March 19-21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

Unlocking the Potential of Smallholder Farmers

Esther Nyongesa, a farmer in rural western Kenya, speaks about her challenges as a smallholder farmer and how One Acre Fund helped lift the burden.

Nuubia Artisan Chocolate Prioritizes Sustainable Sourcing

Artisan gourmet chocolate producer Nuubia San Francisco is committed to sustainability.

USDA Report Offers Insight on the Impact of Local Food Systems

Farmers’ market sales might be down, but local food systems are making a notable impact on increasing access to healthy food for all.

Sowing a New Life for Colorado Veterans

One community organization in southwest Colorado is helping combat veterans reintegrate to civilian life through sustainable agriculture.

Innovations Changing the Way Farmers Grow Food

Farmers are creating innovations and new technologies to solve commonly faced challenges. Food Tank highlights solutions supporting small and medium sized farms

World Rural Forum Speaks About their Commitment to Family Farming

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with the World Rural Forum about IYFF 2014, and their plans for the future.

101 Facts That Make Us Hopeful About the Future of Food

Food Tank is highlighting 101 stories of hope, innovation, and success, in creating a better food system.

High School Students Launch Innovative Greenhouse Program

Maggie Bass and fellow environmentally-minded students at DC public schools are pushing for more greenhouses and curriculum focused on urban ecology.

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