Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Alexis Taylor, discusses the importance of youth in the food system, how individuals can help shape food policy, and her ties to agriculture and farming.
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Farmer Friday: Aaron Williams on Generational Family Farms and Land Preservation
Farmer Friday’s Aaron Williams describes his gratitude toward Niman Ranch and the economic importance of supporting small local farmers.
National Co+op Grocers Climate Collaborative Award Winners Announced
The National Co+op Grocers Climate Collaborative Award winners were announced Wednesday, recognized for their dedication to climate change mitigation throughout the food supply chain.
Melony Edwards: “Land is the basis of freedom, justice, and equality”
Farm Manager Melony Edwards sat down with Food Tank to discuss food system challenges such as racial disparities in land access and unequal crop subsidies.
Leveraging Big Data for Women in Agricultural Development
Women play a critical role in agricultural development around the world while facing significant barriers from gender inequality. Researchers at CGIAR are working to dismantle these barriers, using the Platform for Big Data in Agriculture to incorporate new tools for data collection and big data analytics.
34 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in the Seattle Area
In preparation for the inaugural Food Tank Seattle Summit, Food Tank is featuring 34 organizations to watch in the area.
New Study Reveals Nutritional Quality and Limitations of the Proposed America’s Harvest Box
The MSU Food and Health Lab questions the nutritional quality and sustainability of the proposed America’s Harvest Box
Ecotrust Vice President Amanda Oborne on Food System Reform
Ecotrust Vice President Amanda Oborne sat down with Food Tank to talk about building a better food system through policy and innovation.
New Australian Alliance Building Farmers Markets
The Farmers Market Alliance of New South Wales, Australia, is working to protect the reputation and integrity of Australian farmers markets and support local farmers and artisan producers.
Nancy Tosta: Food Connects Us to Our Health
Nancy Tosta, a Board Member of Tilth Alliance, encourages everyone to seek out local produce and the need to connect our food to our health.
