Food Tank Newsletter

Food System Workers’ Mental Health Is at a Tragic Crisis Point. We Need to Turn Things Around

To truly transform the state of mental health in the food system—and improve the lives of those who work within it—we need resources devoted to creating healthier working conditions.

Yes, it’s Still Farm Bill Season. Here’s What You Need to Know about the Future of Food Policy

The House and the Senate have released competing Farm Bills. Can they reach a consensus?

Progress in The Food System Means Empowering Eaters—Today and for Generations to Come

Empowered eaters are at the center of conversations on land justice, healthier school foods, food is medicine, procurement, and more.

Where Are You Reading This? That’s Where Food System Transformation Is Happening

Every step forward is a win: a win for producers, a win for eaters, a win for the planet. 

Is it Possible to Talk About All Things Food in One Day? We’re Doing it Next Week!

Food Tank’s annual All Things Food Summit at SXSW will feature 60+ speakers, talks, film viewings, live performance, sky tours led by NASA, and more.

Cultivate Food Sovereignty in Your Home Garden with these Resources

These books offer tips and inspiration for anyone looking to get their hands in the dirt and grow their own food.

Good Food Policy Can Be Our Love Letter to the Next Generation

Last year, Food Tank held two Summits tied to the National Strategy, and we have several more coming up this year to get into the nitty-gritty of building a better food system.

We Can’t Achieve Food Justice if We Don’t Prioritize Soil Health

There’s so much that each of us can do to build a stronger foundation for the world’s food and agriculture systems.

These 20 Books Are Your Guide to the Past, Present, and Future of Food and Ag

These books are starting points to explore new topics and go down new pathways as you deepen your understanding of food and agriculture.

Using Storytelling in Film to Showcase Food Heroes

These film projects are more than movies—they can turn into movements.

How To Make Your 2024 Food Predictions Come True

These five concrete steps will help build meaningful food systems change right now.

How Kids’ Books Can Remind Us of the Joy of Food Systems Transformation

Spotlighting books about food for young readers is central to the goal of strengthening youth voices and empowering advocates of all ages.

After COP28, ‘We Finally Have a Floor To Stand On.’ Where Do We Go From Here?

COP28 wasn’t perfect, but the food movement made incredible gains that should be celebrated.

Dispatch From The UN Climate Change Conference: Monday, Dec. 11

At COP28, the food movement showed its strength, demonstrating there are countless pathways to follow and impactful actions to take.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Dec. 8

COP28 is calling governments, corporations, and philanthropists together, with youth and education taking center stage.

Why Does the Food System Produce $13 Trillion in Unaccounted-For Costs?

The impact of global food systems on human health, biodiversity, animal welfare, waterways aren’t always reflected on a price tag. But those costs add up.

Raising a Toast to Planet-Friendly Wine, Beer, and Spirits

Whether they’re making wine, beer, spirits, or a non-alcoholic beverage, many producers are finding creative and sustainable approaches to biodiversity, carbon-neutrality, and procurement.

Water is Life. Water is Food. Leave No One Behind.

World Food Day is not only a day—it’s a jumping-off point for action year-round.

We Owe it to Ourselves—to Our Society—to Be Eating More Seafood

Blue foods—including fish, seafood, ocean plants, and more—are vital to the global economy.

With Climate Week Coming Up, It’s Time to Act on Climate Change and Food

A stellar lineup of speakers and moderators will inspire and empower at Food Tank’s Climate Week Summit on September 14th!

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