Following a watch party for the “The Last Harvest” at SXSW, speakers discussed immigration policy, the essential status of farm workers, and the intersection of food and technology.
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Vital Farms: “We’re aligned around something much bigger than selling eggs”
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.
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.
