According to a 2015 report from the World Food Programme (WFP), climate change presents risks to the whole food system, from production, through distribution to consumption. Since the U.S. produces 40 percent of the world’s corn, production shocks in the…
Food Security
Food Insecurity in Haiti After Hurricane Matthew
Haiti’s agriculture sector sent reeling after Hurricane Matthew
Grassroots Community Initiatives Revitalize Tucson’s Food Economy
One of the hardest hit cities of the 2008 recession, Tucson is experiencing an economic recovery thanks in large part to a thriving food scene.
The Brownsville Project Brings Change to the Brownsville Food Landscape
Brownsville Project provides education, training, jobs, and healthy and locally-sourced food for one New York City neighborhood.
Displaced by War, Refugees Find Hope in their Food Culture
Food connects cultures across the globe, highlighting our similarities and sparking positive interests in our differences. With such power, food is being used as a tool to alleviate issues in the Syrian refugee crisis.
Ten Questions with Harry Rhodes, Executive Director of Growing Home
Food Tank spoke with Harry Rhodes, Executive Director of Growing Home, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.
Bee Pharma Africa and a Flying Pharmacy
Bee Pharma Africa hopes to build a coalition for research in the use of bee propolis and other bee products for treating human diseases.
FAO and the Self-Employed Women’s Association Announce Partnership
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization announced that it will form a partnership with the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India.
Five Questions with Ann Tutwiler, Director General of Bioversity International
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak to Ann Tutwiler, Director General of Bioversity International, about her work and background in the field.
Support for Urban Agriculture from the Ground Up: Canada’s Parliament Gardens
Learn how the Canadian government demonstrated that urban farming is accessible most anywhere by most anyone through the erection of its Parliament Gardens.
Protecting Disappearing Livestock Breeds
The FAO estimates that close to one-fifth of livestock breeds are endangered.
Chicago Council Releases its Annual Global Food Security Report
The Chicago Council released its annual global food security report on how to feed the world\’92s growing cities.
Food Loss and Waste Protocol Partnership Releases First-Ever Global Food Waste Standard
The first-ever global standard to measure food waste was recently released.
Ten Questions with Blake Young, CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Food Tank spoke with Blake Young, CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
Funding Needed for Scholarships to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss
The World Preservation Education Foundation is seeking funding to support students and scientists interested in reducing post-harvest losses.
Funding Needed for Scholarships to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss
The World Preservation Education Foundation is seeking funding to support students and scientists interested in reducing post-harvest losses.
Ten Questions with Harry Rhodes, Executive Director of Growing Home
Food Tank spoke with Harry Rhodes, Executive Director of Growing Home, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.