The USDA has launched grants to support urban agriculture and innovation production products.
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The New Narrative of Rural Communities Has To Put People First, Not Profit
To support thriving rural areas, every part of the food system needs to recognize that people are more important than profit.
Cultivating Resilient Farms and Communities: How Practical Farmers of Iowa Is Diversifying the Agricultural Landscape
Practical Farmers of Iowa is working to build resilient farms and communities by diversifying the state’s agriculture landscape.
How Sustainable Agriculture Can Combat Drought and Creates Resilient Food Systems
Droughts have increased globally by nearly 30 percent since 2000. Sustainable land management practices can restore the soil and promote resilience.
Youth Food Lab Fosters Inclusion and Access to Young Innovators
The Youth Food Lab is working with young and innovative teams from all over the world to create solutions to ongoing food systems challenges.
What We Eat Drives Forest Destruction Around The World—New Deforestation Laws Could Change That
Policymakers in the EU and U.S. are looking to curb illegal deforestation driven by demand for cheap beef, cocoa, and soy.
New Report Reveals Critical Need for Increased Funding for Agricultural Research in 2023 Farm Bill
The report identifies the 2023 Farm as a key opportunity to increase funding for the agricultural research and development necessary for domestic and international growth and security.
Cooking with Fire: Are Gas Stoves an Invisible Health Risk?
Studies show that gas stoves can emit harmful air pollutants. How can regulators protect the public?
Is ‘Climate-Smart Agriculture’ the Right Approach?
The USDA’s investment in climate-smart agriculture is raising questions among key players in the sustainable agriculture movement.
Collective Action for a Circular Food Economy in Canada
Canada’s SMART Healthy Cities Training Platform is training the next generation of researchers to create a stronger and healthier food system.
Former Tech Entrepreneur’s New Book Urges Corporations to Prioritize the Planet
Eric Archambeau has recently released Costing the Earth, calling upon the corporate sector and world leaders to save the Earth.
A Farmers’ Network Offers Sound Business Advice—and Community
After inheriting his family’s deep respect for the land and animals, Jake Beeler faced financial hardship and struggled to maintain his farm. But a network of family farmers has helped him develop a sustainable business.
The Road to Restoration: Post-War Recovery of the Ukrainian Agricultural Sector
Estimates suggest that Russia’s war on Ukraine has resulted in direct and indirect losses to the agriculture sector amounting to more than US$40 billion.
24,000 Families to Receive Food Boxes to Combat Food Insecurity During Ramadan
ICNA Relief’s Ramadan Food Box initiative is responding to food insecurity across the nation through providing culturally significant options during the month of Ramadan.
Farmers Are Knowledge Producers Too. It’s Past Time We Listen to Them
Too often, researchers do the science and then bring farmers in after—unsurprisingly, their efforts are rarely successful.
Acknowledge Agriculture: The Sector at the U.N. Water Conference that Is Not Receiving the Spotlight it Should
Agriculture must receive the attention it deserves at the U.N. Water Conference to ensure food security and protect the world’s natural resources.
Building Resilience in West and Central Africa: How CORAF Supports the Co-Creation of Local Solutions
CORAF works directly with farmers to develop solutions, enabling communities to own the process and the results.
White House Seeking New Commitments to End Hunger and Improve Health by 2030
The White House is seeking new commitments from stakeholders across food and agriculture systems to support the implementation of the National Strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases.
IPCC Synthesis Report: A Final Alarm For Climate, A Final Alarm For Food Systems
The IPCC Synthesis Report notes that incorporating knowledge from Indigenous Peoples and local communities is essential to ensuring locally appropriate, socially acceptable solutions.
Breakthrough in Locust Management: A Sustainable Solution Can Save Wildlife While Controlling Swarms
Research identifies a new approach to effectively control locusts before they threaten crops and livelihoods.
