Farmers

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.

World Premiere of Food Tank’s Award-Winning Documentary “Man in the Maze”

Food Tank, in partnership with Greener Media, is excited to announce the world premiere of award-winning documentary “Man in the Maze.”

Democratizing Innovation

The Democratizing Innovation panel discussed the connection between industry and innovation, as well as the challenges of scaling up and scaling out innovative

The Business of Food

The Business of Food panel brought together perspectives from producers, manufacturers, buyers, and advocates of food.

24 TED Talks That Will Help Save the Food System

Food Tank has decided to highlight 24 TED talks specifically around food issues that we found compelling and worth sharing.

Sweet Sugar Snaps or Sour Pancakes? The Cultivation of Legumes in Ethiopia for Export

With its high altitude, stable climate and rich agricultural traditions, Ethiopia is a good place for growing delicate crops.

101 Global Food Organizations to Watch in 2015

To celebrate 2015, Food Tank is highlighting 101 incredible organizations who are playing a vital part in creating a better food system.

Hacking Agriculture

Agriculture and software developers- an unlikely duo?

Apples: You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea

Nothing drives home the realization that we’re disconnected from our food like a shiny red apple. Watch the latest episode of How Does it Grow?

Waste Not Want Not in the Food System

Panelists at the Food Tank Summit discussed the issue of food loss and waste, as well as innovative solutions to curb food waste.

10 Ways You Can Fight for Fair Labor Practices in America’s Fields

Whether or not you’ve seen the movie Food Chains, here are 10 ways you can get involved in worker-driven social responsibility and the fight for fair food.

Cultivating Better Urban Food Systems

“Cultivating Better Urban Food Systems,” featured a group of advocates for changing where we grow our foods and how we think about the origin of our food.

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