ActionAid is asking Congress to reform the biofuels mandates in the Renewable Fuels Standard and stop food-based biofuels consumption mandates.
Farmers
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.
Women Farmers Featured on National Ag Day
FarmHer photography will be featured at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters in Washington, D.C. on National Ag Day.
Voting is Open for the 2015 Real Food Media Contest Short Films!
The 2015 Real Food Media Contest invited a new crop of films under four minutes that tell unique stories about food, farming, and sustainability.
Ten Unique Urban Agriculture Projects in Tokyo
Here’s how urban farms in Tokyo are combining Japanese tradition, innovative technologies, and architectural design to create uniquely Edokkdo foodscapes.
Olives in the Desert: Egypt’s Farmers Call On Scientists to Value Local Know-How
Farmers from the South East Mediterranean say olive orchards are struggling to remain viable. Read why.
Love the Hands that Feed You
This Valentine’s Day, before planning your romantic dinner or buying roses and chocolate, think about how your choices will affect the hands that feed you.
“Follow the Farmer” Finalists Announced, Vote for Your Favorite!
Rainforest Alliance’s “Follow the Farmer” contest will give two winners a first-hand experience at farming and forest communities, VOTE for your favorite today!
Timberland Takes on Reforestation in Haiti
Five years after the earthquake in Haiti, Timberland in partnership with the Smallholder Farmers Alliance is nearing their goal of planting 5 million trees.
Better Together: How Collaboration and Market Access Improves Rural Communities
Collaboration and technology use will allow farmers’ to increase productivity, food security and to better understand their rights.
10 Ways to Support the Next Generation of Farmers
Support a new generation of farmers as they take on the difficult task of feeding the nation.
