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Report Finds That Agriculture Is Breaching Several Planetary Boundaries

The planetary boundaries framework looks at human’s impact on the environment more holistically than just focusing on greenhouse gasses and climate change.

Foodshed.io Connects Sustainable Producers to Wholesale Markets, Empowering Farmers for Success

Foodshed.io is revolutionizing the local food distribution landscape by addressing inefficiencies and connecting sustainable producers with wholesale and institutional markets.

Hilton Reduces Food Waste by 61 Percent During Green Ramadan Campaign

In 2024, Hilton plans to roll out the Green Ramadan initiative across all its relevant Europe, Middle East, and Africa hotels.

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!

Indigenous People, Western Science, and Conservation in Thailand

This community of indigenous people used science and international organizations to prove that they know what’s best for the environment.

Op-Ed: It’s Time for the World to Invest in African Agri-Food Innovations and Innovators

When local stakeholders have necessary knowledge and resources, they are best positioned to inspire adaptation on farms and in agricultural value chains.

The Small Farmer Atlas: Learning Lessons from the Original Influencers

The Small Farmer Atlas is an invitation to companies, policymakers and non-profit organizations to center the perspectives of small-scale farmers in the design of procurement processes and sustainability policies.

Farm-to-Table Delivery: How Farmers Post is Shaping the Future of Agriculture

A new food waste reduction program is made possible thanks to unlikely partner: the U.S. Postal Service.

The Battle for Delivery Workers’ Wages: Lawsuits and Legislation in NYC

NYC’s landmark decision on delivery workers’ wages has sparked intense pushback from app-based food delivery companies.

From Farm to Planet, Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems

Conversations with family farmers, retailers, food producers, journalists, chefs, and advocates serve as a reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting farmers.

Op-Ed: Biologicals 2.0: Why Genetically Engineered Soil Microbes Are Concerning

What are genetically engineered soil microbes? And what do they mean for the future of the food system?

Community Food Navigator Leading The Way Toward Food Sovereignty in Chicago

The Community Food Navigator provides important resources related to accessing nutritious food in neighborhoods with low food access.

Op-Ed: We Must Listen To Youth

It’s tempting to see young people as victims who are not getting the resources they need, but they are the present and the future.

WWF Releases New Framework to Drive Positive Food Systems Transformation

There is an urgent need for food systems change. A new framework for decision makers can help implement and scale ideas that have transformative impact.

The Farm is Central at Wild Kid Acres

Wild Kid Acres re-centers the role of farms in communities, working to bring nature-mimicking agriculture, education, and a vibrant hub of connection to the heart of their local area.

World’s First Vaccine for Deadly African Swine Fever Approved for Commercial Use

While African Swine Fever has a near 100 percent mortality rate, top scientists are hopeful that the African Swine Fever vaccine will soon be made available around the world.

Join Food Day at UNGA!

Join us for this highly interactive event to discuss the opportunities that will maximize impact in the shortest time possible.

Op-Ed: Free School Meals Are Here to Stay in Massachusetts. Who’s Next?

Massachusetts is the 8th U.S. state to provide free school meals, a solution to end child hunger.

To Create Lasting, Collaborative Food System Solutions, We Need to Learn By Listening

If more collaborative research methods can help mitigate climate change, build sustainability, and address inequities, why aren’t they more widespread?

Open Letter to Event Organizers: NYC Climate Week and the 78th U.N. General Assembly

Tiny but mighty, beans can help fix the future. That’s why they must be on the menu—and the agenda—at all events.

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