At the Future of Food @ SXSW, Jennifer Gregg says companies need to ask what crew members need and rally behind it, rather than telling them what they need.
Farmers
New Initiative Supports Underserved Farmers
Daily Harvest, American Farmland Trust (AFT) and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) announce a new partnership that will help underserved farmers strengthen their farms and transition to sustainable agricultural practices.
USDA Invests US$1 Billion in Climate-Smart Agriculture
USDA announces a US$1 billion investment in pilot projects to support practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or sequester carbon.
Rodale Institute Launches Course on Regenerative Agriculture
To provide resources for consumers interested in learning the basics of food and farming, Rodale Institute launches a new free online course.
The 1000 Farms Initiative Investigates Regenerative Agriculture Across the U.S.
The Ecdysis Foundation launches a groundbreaking project to investigate regenerative farming in farms and ranches across the U.S.
Ditch Coke: Sustainable Drink Alternatives on the Rise
Tractor Beverage Company offers healthier, sustainable drink alternatives to restaurant partners across the United States.
Empowering Haitian Farmers Through Investment in Local Food Systems
Acceso Haiti, a social enterprise, empowers smallholder farming families through market access and investment in local food systems.
20 Children’s Books Celebrating Food and Inspiring Young Eaters
This season, Food Tank is highlighting 20 books that encourage young eaters to learn about where their food comes from and the culinary traditions that shape the world.
2nd International Agrobiodiversity Congress Highlights Importance of Crop Diversity
The Reawakened Foods Initiative recently featured storytellers who are working to raise awareness of agrobiodiversity around the world.
New Report Highlights Global Farmers Markets Creating Alternatives to Industrialized Food System
A recent report compares the tools farmers markets need to succeed and emphasizes the role independent, civil society-led farmers markets can play in improving the global food system.
Film Festival Highlights Small-Scale Farmers’ Collaboration Across Africa and South America
Farmers highlight several new techniques they developed to improve the health of their crops and communities.
Spore and Seed Wants to Do Farming Right
A woman-owned farm in Maryland is working to grow flowers and mushrooms in a way that honors the earth.
World Farmers Market Coalition Launches to Cultivate Lasting Food Security
At the U.N Food Systems Pre-Summit, the World Farmers Market Coalition launches to facilitate the establishment of global farmers markets.
22 Organizations Supporting Mental Health Along the Food Chain
A study finds that many workers along the food chain experience elevated rates of suicide compared to the general population.
For a Sustainable Hog Farmer, “There’s Not One Right Way of Farming”
This family farmer believes that all farms can work on implementing practices that support healthy environments.
Latin American Banana Production Faces Threats from Disease
The presence of TR4, the banana fruit’s deadliest disease, threatens banana production in Latin America.
Nipah Virus Reemerges in India
Farmers worry how the concerns over the virus might impact demand for their products.
How a Small California Farm and Tribal Nation are Working Together to Become Part of the Solution to Climate Change
The carbon farming practices sequester carbon, promote soil health, increase biodiversity, and build land resilience.
Zimbabwe’s Backyard Gardens Flourish During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, residents in Mutare, Zimbabwe turned to backyard vegetable gardening to sustain their families and boost their incomes.
Finding the “Missing Piece of the Puzzle” for a Sustainable Hog Farmer
After joining a network of small farmers and ranchers, Shaun Miller found the resources he needed to build a sustainable farming business.
