Farmers

Quality Meat from Quality Care: An Interview with Niman Ranch Farmer Randy Gadient

Randy Gadient, a Niman Rancher and hog farmer, explains why connecting with animals, involving more young farmers, and reviving small farms are key to changing the food system.

Fall Armyworm : A Threat to Africa’s Food Security

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization promotes awareness and provides resources to smallholders to help mitigate Fall Armyworm infestation in Africa.

The Airfield Estate: “Ireland produces some of the best food in the world”

The Airfield Estate uses its century-old charitable heritage to inspire new change in the way visitors see food and the sources it comes from

True Cost Accounting Can Positively Impact All Facets of U.S. Food System

Long-time organic farmer, Anne Schwartz talks about True Cost Accounting, and the positive social and environmental implications of integrating local, organic, and small-farms into food system policy.

Turning a Restaurant Into a Social Movement: A Conversation with Dan Simons of Founding Farmers

Dan Simons of Founding Farmers talks about the importance of responsible, sustainable practices in his business and why supporting independent farmers should matter to everyone.

Liz Whitehurst on How to Better Connect Food Systems and People

Owl’s Nest farmer and D.C. Food Summit speaker Liz Whitehurst shares her advice on ways that we can all become more connected to our local food systems and each other through community supported agriculture and cooking.

Farmer Fridays: Scott Sibbel on Sustainable and Humane Farm Practices

Scott Sibbel, a Niman Ranch farmer, tells how sustainable, traditional, and humane farming techniques are transforming the U.S. food system.

Bennett Haynes: “Farmers Deserve the Opportunity to Succeed”

Bennett Haynes, Chief of Produce of Beefsteak, tells Food Tank about his work, his inspiration, and opportunities he sees for farmers in development, marketing, and making connections with others in the food system.

New Report: Rural American Workers Still Struggle to Recover from Great Recession

President Trump’s Task Force on Agricultural and Rural Prosperity reveals hardships of rural life after the Great Recession.

Soil Carbon Sequestration Is a Solution to Climate Change

Tucker of Kiss the Ground shares the importance of soil carbon sequestration and soil health for the wellbeing of humanity and the environment.

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