BCFN Alumni Gianna Bonis-Profumo research explores the link between women’s empowerment in agriculture and household nutrition outcomes in Timor-Leste.
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New Study: Majority of American Food Waste Happens in the Home
The Natural Resource Defense Council have released the second edition of their food waste report, Wasted, highlighting the latest studies, success stories, and key recommendations across the food system in reducing food waste.
Loren Cardeli: “Agriculture got us here, and agriculture can also save us”
Loren Cardeli, Founder and President of A Growing Culture (AGC), has worked closely with smallholder farmers around the world and helps consumers to reevaluate how their relationships with farmers.
At EXPO Chicago, Food Chain Project Will “Highlight Hunger and Obesity”
At EXPO Chicago 2017, Itamar Gilboa’s Food Chain Project installation will highlight global food consumption issues with more than 6,000 plaster cast food items on display.
For Climate Change, the American Farmer is the Sleeping Giant
American corn farmers are a major group still skeptical of climate change and have been largely unharmed by it so far. This could change in the near future, bringing new force and an unlikely ally to the fight against climate change.
Clare Miflin on Weaving Together Urban and Natural Design Systems
Clare Miflin founded Woven, a consultancy dedicated to weaving together urban and natural systems; metrics and vision; people and place, creating whole system designs that reduce material consumption.
Datz-Romero: “We still have a long way to go to create sustainable systems”
Food Tank had the opportunity to speak with Christine about what inspired her to co-found the Lower East Side Ecology Center and what continues to inspire her today.
Bonnie McClafferty: “Put color on your plate”
Bonnie McClafferty talks to Food Tank about the ability for private enterprise to contribute to the public good, but the work must be additive and practical.
Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Texan Farmers
Extensive wind and water damage caused by Hurricane Harvey has destroyed crops, stranded livestock, and contaminated the food supply. Texan farmers and ranchers will require ongoing support as they begin to assess damages.
Millstone: Concentration of power hinders food system sustainability
Carina Millstone—sustainability professional, activist, author, and the Executive Director of Feedback—will be speaking at Food Tank’s NYC Summit on September 13, 2017.
