Women at the intersection of food and technology are solving the most pressing challenges of the agriculture sector today.
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Supermarkets No Longer Able to Sell Foods Linked to Illegal Deforestation
A recent bill from the United Kingdom’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs bans the country’s supermarkets from purchasing foods linked to illegal deforestation and land procurement practices.
How AgrAbility is Creating Opportunities for Farmers Living with Disabilities
AgrAbility is working to support farmers with disabilities.
Why Food Systems Need Resilient Farmers Markets: 5 Lessons from 2020
In addition to feeding people, farmers markets can build essential infrastructure in communities. Here are 5 main lessons drawn farmers markets operating through the pandemic.
Farm Workers Organizations Demand Protections As Essential Workers
Farm worker organizations and their allies are working to support farmer workers’ protection, rights, and respect as essential workers.
New Research Finds Method to Create Safe Camel Milk Products
The Technical University of Denmark has identified a strain of lactic acid bacteria that can be used to ferment camel milk safely.
Farmers Fight For Right To Repair Their Own Equipment
Kevin Kenney talks about the Right to Repair movement and how manufacturers are hindering farmers’ ability to work on their own machinery.
Pandemic, Fresh Food Act Influencing Farm-to-School Efforts in West Virginia
West Virginia farmers and schools are adapting to the pandemic and learning lessons in local sourcing.
Lesotho and IFAD Address the Rural Economy and Sustainable Agriculture
IFAD and Lesotho work to address sustainable rural agriculture development while uplifting women and youth in agriculture.
17 Movements in South America Fighting for Food and Land Sovereignty
These 17 movements are advocating and fighting for food sovereignty and sustainable land management in South America.
Farm Rescue Helps Farming and Ranching Families in the Midwest
Since its founding in 2005, Farm Rescue has assisted nearly 700 family farmers in times of crisis.
New Research Finds Growth in Social Groups Focused on Sustainable Agriculture
A new report finds deliberate growth in social groups focused on sustainable agriculture and land management.
Multigenerational Farming on Mineral Valley Farms
Farmer Brendan Kleiboeker reflects on his experience as a 6th generation farmer, his commitment to farming and agriculture, and the ways that Niman Ranch supports him and his farm.
Oxford Real Farming Conference Reaches Global Audience in 2021
The Oxford Real Farming Conference will feature internationally renowned farmers and activists on an online format in January 2021.
Farm Workers Alliance Calls for the Support of Women Experiencing Violence
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas is bringing awareness to gender violence.
FAO and World Food Law Institute Symposium
The FAO and World Food Law Institute’s symposium on food loss and food waste shared approaches and case studies on how to mitigate these issues.
Bigger Is Not Always Better: Farming and Sustainability with Niman Ranch
A Niman Ranch farmer for 20 years, Dale Koestler explains what the network means to him and how it has allowed him to continue his sustainable practices even as the farming landscape changes around him.
Remembering Percy Schmeiser: Farmer and Hero
Percy Schmeiser, best known for his battles against Monsanto and genetically modified seed patents, passed away on October 13 at the age of 89.
New on the Podcast: Jeff Dunn on the Food Industry, Carrots, and Going Plant-Based
For Bolthouse Farms CEO, Jeff Dunn, carrot-based products and other plant-powered meals are the next directions for the food industry.
Net-Zero Emissions Future in Latin America and the Caribbean Offers Jobs
A recent report finds that Latin America and the Caribbean can create 19 million net jobs in plant-based agriculture by 2030 with a decarbonized economy.
