Farmers

Holiday Gifts that Grow Food and Leaders

Grow Dat Youth Farm encourages lovers of food and farming across the country to join an alternative gift campaign, Growing the Green.

New Research: Rethinking Industrial Animal Production

New research by Food Tank details the significant and far reaching consequences of a food system dominated by industrial animal production.

10 Cities Leading the Conversation on Sustainable Eating

These ten cities around the world are revolutionizing their food systems and leading the conversation on sustainable eating.

Women Feeding the World: Planet Forward Salon Searches for Solutions

The Planet Forward salon on Wednesday brought together experts, decision makers, and students to address the inequities faced by women in agriculture.

Can Agroecology Be Part of the Common Agriculture Policy?

Arc2020 is helping develop agroecological communities around Europe using pre-existing support structures.

Announcing the 1st Annual Food Tank Summit in partnership with The George Washington University

Food Tank, in partnership with The George Washington University, is excited to announce the 1st Annual Food Tank Summit on January 21st and 22nd, 2015.

Six Awesome Food Organizations in Connecticut

Connecticut has six top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.

Scaling Up Ecological Cultivation: An Interview with Richard Charity of Fazenda da Toca

Food Tank speaks with Richard Charity, Sustainability Manager at Brazil’s Fazenda da Toca, about the success of the large-scale family-owned farm.

Fourteen Awesome Food Organizations in California

California has fourteen top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.

Six Awesome Food Organizations in Arkansas

Arkansas has six top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.

Six Awesome Food Organizations in Arizona

Arizona has six top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.

Five Awesome Food Organizations in Alabama

Alabama has five top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.

World Food Day 2014 Toasts Family Farmers

New survey highlights tension between love for the land and trying to make ends meet among North American family farmers.

The Last Hunger Season Film Series and the Importance of Family Farming

The Last Hunger Season Film Series profiles the struggles and successes of family farmers in Kenya.

For Smallholder Farmers, Tenure Makes a Crucial Difference in Livelihoods

New guidelines improve tenure security for smallholder farmers around the world.

The Future of Family Farming: Providing Resources for Women and Young Farmers

Including men in community gender trainings, promoting agricultural workforce development, and educating women and youth were all part of this discussion.

10 Chefs Helping to Revolutionize Sustainable Food

Ten chefs grow food either at their restaurants or nearby, sourcing more directly and locally than ever.

WEBINAR: Reducing Farm Losses from Farm to Market with Lisa Kitinoja

On October 15, Food Tank will host an exclusive webinar featuring Lisa Kitinoja, founder of The Postharvest Education Foundation (PEF).

Top 10+ Urban Gardens and Markets in Houston

Houston’s diverse urban agriculture projects reflect the city’s desire to grow and share healthy food with hungry Texans.

Scaling Up Agroecological Solutions, Farmer to Farmer

The benefits and use of agroecological farming will be investigated and shared at the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food and Nutrition Security.

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