As Congress battles over this year’s Farm Bill — the massive US$87 billion a year legislation dictating the nation’s food and farming policies — it’s critical we spend all this money wisely. As taxpayers and eaters, everyone has a stake in making sure this huge investment results in a healthier food system for the future.
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#EarthDay2018: Eating as if the Planet Mattered
In honor of Earth Day, April 22nd, Food Tank is highlighting five high-impact actions each person can take to eat as if the planet mattered. Eating as if the planet matters means eating more healthful foods, wasting less food, helping reverse climate change, and reducing the rates of overfishing and overexploitation of soils. These changes can also help consumers save money and build more resilient, fun, and beautiful communities.
Food System Framework “Forces you to avoid silo thinking”
Dr. Hussain’s work focuses on the economics of ecosystems and the environment. In this interview, he discusses a new, ground-breaking report from TEEBAgriFood that outlines a novel, holistic approach to examining our food system.
Seeds Bring New Life during the Ebola Crisis
Responding to Ebola, this initiative distributed thousands of tons of seeds to the countries most affected by the crisis.
Enroll Now! Free Online Course on Sustainable Food Systems
The free online course “Sustainable Food Systems: a Mediterranean Perspective” is designed to prepare students to work in the agri-food system and meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Using Blockchain Technology to Bring Transparency to Food
Initially thought of as a tool for banking, blockchain technology has continued to develop and new research shows it can increase sustainability, efficiency, and transparency in the food system.
The Small Seed Changing West Africa
Groceries for a good cause? Fonio may be the answer. Food industry veteran Philip Teverow’s newest initiative, Yolélé Foods, makes it easy to try this new super-grain and make a difference in the lives of West African farmers.
Fighting Climate Change on the Farm: Share Your Stories!
Agriculture is both a contributor and a potential solution to climate change. Tell Food Tank what ideas excite you!
“Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Food Consumption Behaviors Go Together”
Pretty is on the Steering Committee for a new report from TEEB AgriFood. This report addresses how to evaluate our food system in the context of agriculture, ecology, and human health on a global level.
Why Isn’t Food Donation the Norm?
Food donation seems like a common sense solution that should be applied everywhere. What could you do to make this become the standard for excess food? Participate in Rescuing Leftover Cuisine’s RLCRestaurantWeek.com starting on Earth Day 2018.
