Food Heroes

Food Chain Avengers: Sparking Conversation About the Food Chain

Food Chain Avengers is a comic book about the struggles of food workers across the food chain.

High School Students Launch Innovative Greenhouse Program

Maggie Bass and fellow environmentally-minded students at DC public schools are pushing for more greenhouses and curriculum focused on urban ecology.

World Premiere of Food Tank’s Award-Winning Documentary “Man in the Maze”

Food Tank, in partnership with Greener Media, is excited to announce the world premiere of award-winning documentary “Man in the Maze.”

10 Ways You Can Fight for Fair Labor Practices in America’s Fields

Food Chains director Sanjay Rawal and producer Smriti Keshari on worker-driven movements, how consumers contribute, and film as a tool for change.

16 Actors and Actresses at the Forefront of the Food Movement

These 16 actors and actresses are using their star power to shed light on the issues facing our troubled food system.

Five Questions with DC Central Kitchen’s Mike Curtin

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with Ben Simon of the Food Recovery Network

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Ben Simon of the Food Recovery Network, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

What is the Most Important Thing We Can All Do to Help Change the Food System?

Food Tank asked summit speakers to answer: “In 140 characters or less – what is the most important thing we can all do to help change the food systems?”

EPA Launches Food Waste Reduction Toolkit

Food service facilities on the west coast and in the Pacific islands can now benefit from free logistical support from the EPA, aimed at reducing food waste.

Five Questions with Wholesome Wave’s Michel Nischan

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Michel Nischan, founder and CEO of Wholesome Wave, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit

Cityblooms Brings Fresh Food to Tight Spaces

Cityblooms is making modular urban microfarming a reality.

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.

BCFN YES! Finalists to Present at Sixth International Forum on Food & Nutrition

The ten Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) YES! Finalists will present at the Sixth International Forum on Food and Nutrition December 3–4 in Milan.

Food Hero: Eric Holt-Giménez and the Campesino a Campesino Movement

Eric Holt-Giménez is the Executive Director of Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy.

Indian Community Grocery Moves Into Dupont

The food scene in D.C. is changing. Pansaari is the first all-in-one local, organic, no waste, Indian grocery store, chai bar, and commercial kitchen.

Food Tank Launches Democratizing Innovation Research Program –– Share Your Solutions!

Food Tank announces the exciting start of a research project with the McKnight Foundation and YOU to learn about innovational solutions to the food system!

Empowering Women and Mitigating Conflict in the Afghan Dairy Industry

An IFAD-supported effort to modernize the rural dairy sector in Afghanistan is stabilizing rural communities and supporting women.

Over Grow The System Documents the Sustainable Farming Movement

Over Grow The System uses photography, video, music, and website design to capture the essence of the emerging sustainable food movement in British Columbia.

Food Hero: Sibella Kraus, Regional Food Leader Winner of the Growing Green Awards 2014

Sibella Kraus carried out various influential projects and initiatives that have been recognized by the jury of the Growing Green Awards.

Food Hero: Chip Taylor, Pollinator Protector Winner of the Growing Green Awards 2014

Chip Taylor has been awarded for his work as director of Monarch Watch, a program protecting monarch butterflies from extinction.

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