Author of Perilous Bounty, Tom Philpott, discusses the problems with the current state of U.S. agriculture and solutions for a resilient future.
Food Security
Home Gardening Promotes Mental Health during COVID-19
Vegetable gardening takes center stage during the pandemic, nurturing the emotional wellbeing of an increasing number of home gardeners
New on Food Talk Live: Ted Nordhaus of The Breakthrough Institute on How Tech and Intensification Can Save Agriculture
On Food Talk Live: The Breakthrough Institute director Ted Nordhaus explains the research behind his arguments in favor of high-yield crops, intensified animal production, and a globalized supply of cheap food.
Second Servings of Houston Mitigates Food Waste with Help from ReFED Fund
Second Services of Houston is working to rescue food to provide healthy meals to those in need.
A South Indian Researcher is on a Quest to Find Forgotten Foods
A local South Indian researcher is highlighting forgotten foods of the region’s past and reintroducing them to the world.
Locust Swarms Threaten Food Security in Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa is currently experiencing one of the most destructive locust invasions in history, threatening food security and the livelihoods of small farmers.
Black-owned Alternative Community Market Wins Build Your Legacy Contest
Mary Blackford, founder of Market 7, a community marketplace in Washington D.C., is the winner of the Build Your Legacy grand prize.
Parents in Lebanon Barter on Facebook through Food Crisis
With the economy in freefall, Lebanese families are resorting to Facebook bartering platforms to exchange goods and services for food.
San Francisco Startup Partners with Global Consulting Leader to Reduce Food Waste
Treasure8 and PA Consulting announce that they are collaborating to improve access to nutritional food and fight food waste on a global scale.
The Rockefeller Foundation is Advocating for Major Changes to the U.S. Food System in response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to challenge the U.S. Food system, “Reset the Table,” a new paper from the Rockefeller Foundation Offers a roadmap for the future.
Leaders from EU and U.S. Debate Farm to Fork Strategy and Future of Global Trade
According to EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, the pandemic underscores the critical need for a more sustainable, self-reliant European food system, which the new Farm to Fork Strategy is designed to achieve.
Family Meal Sacramento, Keeping Families Fed and Chefs In Business
Family Meal Sacramento continues serving 400-800 meals a day to at-risk families while employing chefs at more than 40 restaurants during COVID-19.
New FEED Act to Address Food Insecurity With Help From Restaurants
The new FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries Act will ease restrictions on federal aid to help state governments enlist restaurants for emergency food preparation.
Indiana Restaurant Transforms Model to Help Workers and Feed Community
La Scala Italian Restaurant switched from a World Central Kitchen model into a CSA program to support the community.
27 Organizations Working to Conserve Seed Biodiversity
Food Tank is highlighting 27 seed saving organizations around the world that are working to preserve genetic diversity and protect food security.
Closing Wet Markets May Result in Unintended Consequences
Some governments are calling for countries to close wet markets, but this may cause livelihoods to suffer.
Practicing Dignity in Food Provisioning in Scotland
More people in the United Kingdom are struggling to access food. Nourish Scotland’s online workshops help emergency food volunteers promote the dignity of those in need.
Africa’s Farmers: Key to Solving Malnutrition
For the fifth straight year, chronic hunger increased worldwide. But supporting small-scale farmers and ecologically sound farming practices has the potential to nourish communities and the planet.
New on the Podcast: James Rogers and Lauren Baker on Turning Big Ideas into Food System Realities
On Food Talk Live: Dani talks with Lauren Baker, the director of programs for the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, about how to account for the true costs of food production. Then, Apeel Sciences CEO James Rogers discusses food waste reduction.
A Call for Community-Based Seed Diversity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 is pushing America’s seed diversity and sovereignty to a crisis point — and how we respond could affect our food security and even national security for years to come, writes Gary Paul Nabhan.