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Op-Ed | Nourishing Food Systems for People and the Planet through Agroecology
Agroecology can be the solution to our nutrition and environmental crises.
How Climate Change is Transforming Food Flavor and Tradition
Ecological factors such as temperature, soil, rainfall, sun, and pests shape the chemical compounds in food. And, as the climate changes, so do ecological conditions.
21 New Books to Inspire the Movement for Sustainable Food Systems
These 21 books dig deep into the complexities of food, farming, and climate—offering insights for a better future.
Remembering Joan Dye Gussow: Pioneer of Local Food Movement
Joan Dye Gussow, a nutrition pioneer and local food advocate, shaped the sustainable food movement with her groundbreaking work and lifelong passion.
With 80+ Speakers, Join Us in Bringing Food to the Forefront of Big Conversations at SXSW
Food Tank’s “All Things Food” Summit at SXSW will feature fireside chats, expert panels, interactive chef-curated tastings, music performances, and film screenings.
The Ripple Effects of Federal Grant Freezes: Small Business Owners Share Their Stories
For small business owners, the impact of federal grant freezes could be devastating.
Op-Ed | Don’t Bite the Hand that Feeds You: Why the Food Movement Should Fight for Undocumented Communities
The U.S. food system, from farms to processing to grocery and restaurant work, depends on undocumented workers.
Op-Ed | India Must Redesign its Agriculture Based on Regenerative Farming
India’s farmlands are losing soil health and productivity—regenerative farming offers a way to restore nature, secure food supplies, and build a sustainable future.
FAO Brief: How Forests Can Transform Food Systems
A recent brief from the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights the critical role of forests and wild foods in transforming food systems. If current trends persist, the brief warns, the degradation of forest food systems will continue to…
In Parched Zimbabwe, Small-Scale Farmers Turn to Traditional Crops
Severe droughts are pushing Zimbabwe farmers back to traditional crops like millet and sorghum.
It’s Not Too Late to Protect Blue Food Systems
Blue food systems are at a crucial tipping point, but it’s not too late to make sustainability the norm.
USDA, FDA Seek Information on Importance of Standardized Food Date Labeling
A new toolkit is helping eaters voice their support for standardized food date labels.
Protecting Vulnerable Workers: Why H-2A Visa Protections Fall Short
H-2A workers play a vital role in U.S agriculture but remain uniquely vulnerable to workplace abuses.
Over US$489 Million Worth of Food Assistance Stalled Due to USAID Freeze
Nearly 500 million dollars of food is stuck in transit due to the U.S. foreign aid freeze.
We’re Ignoring a Major Public Health Crisis—Farmer Mental Health
Major mental health organizations across the U.S. have support programs designed to address rural and agricultural health, but few focus specifically on farmer mental health.
These Crops Can Help Us Diversify the World’s Diet
Get to know some of the opportunity crops that can help us future-proof the food system.
Fair Wages, Safe Conditions: Expanding Farm Worker Protections through the Fair Food Program
The Fair Food Program is ensuring accountability and protecting farm workers. Some companies still refuse to sign on.
The Food Planet Prize Supports Diverse Initiatives Contributing to a Sustainable Food System
Transforming the food system is the most effective way to safeguard the Earth. The Food Planet Prize supports initiatives that help achieve this.
U.S. Policy Changes Will Have Consequences for Food Systems Globally
The new administration is already reshaping global food systems, affecting humanitarian aid, public health, and global peace.
