Culturally significant heirloom rice varieties in the Philippines are at risk of extinction.
Food Security
New iPhone App Strives to Increase Food Access in New Orleans
New iPhone app has the potential to increase food security in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Andean Values have Promoted Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture for Centuries
Indigenous people in Andes promote sustainable agriculture and crop biodiversity.
Researchers Find an Area the Size of the EU is Cultivated in Urban Areas Around the World
A recent study documents the extent of urban and peri-urban croplands around the world and what resources those farms consume.
From Seattle to Rome, Food Sovereignty Movement Pushes for Reforms
In Seattle and Rome, the food sovereignty movement pushed for key changes in the global food system.
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.
For Smallholder Farmers, Tenure Makes a Crucial Difference in Livelihoods
New guidelines improve tenure security for smallholder farmers around the world.
Family Farming and Food Security Go Hand-in-Hand
During the IYFF, food system leaders advocate for the right of all peoples to produce their own food.
Saving Seeds Can Strengthen Food Security
Native Seeds addresses the loss of biocultural diversity in the Southwest through seed saving.