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Eating for Change: WWF and Partners Host Gatherings in Support of Food Systems Collaborations at UN Climate COP27, Egypt & Biodiversity COP15, Canada

Taking place during global conferences, the Eat4Change dinners encourage stakeholder collaboration and dialogue.

Using Storytelling in Film to Re-Attach Ourselves to Our Food Systems

Films focused on food systems can help tell us specific ways we can make an impact with the information we’re learning and the stories we’re hearing.

Looming Cuts to SNAP by New Congress

Some SNAP recipients are expected to see their benefits fall from US$281 to US$23 per month.

Collective Action for Brazil’s Food Delivery Worker Rights

Without adequate protections, the health and wellbeing of food delivery workers in Brazil are at stake.

Facilitating Equitable Farmland Access

Individuals and communities are working to transform relationships to land and address systemic barriers to farmland access and management.

Study Finds Local Foods are the Key to Nutrition in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia local resources offer a holistic solution to address nutrient deficiencies in children.

What’s in Your Manifesto for Disrupting Global Food Politics?

From investing in women and youth to recognizing the true value of food, these five actions can help us save ourselves, our food systems, and the world.

Study Finds Saskatchewan’s Garden Patch Urban Garden a Success

During the pandemic, some urban food banks in Canada have seen nearly double the number of visits. The Garden Patch offers a sustainable example of urban farming to help increase food access.

Healthier Oysters, Healthier Chesapeake Bay

As filter feeders, oysters help remove nutrients from the Bay and keep harmful algae blooms in check. A healthy fishery is an indicator of a healthy Chesapeake Bay.

Bringing Regenerative Agriculture Back to Indigenous Communities

By offering support and knowledge to Indigenous communities, the organization K’allam’p is working to inspire resilient food systems while strengthening the sovereignty of the Andean people of Ecuador. K’allam’p (pronounced ka-jahm-pah) aims to promote regenerative, holistic land management as well…

This Is Your Sign to Take Action in the Food System this Year!

It’s never too late to get involved in the food movement. Now is the perfect moment to pick an organization whose mission inspires you and help build systems that are better for people and planet.

Is Recycling Urine the Secret to Building Sustainable Food Systems?

Through urine recycling, the Rich Earth Institute wants to provide farmers with an alternative to synthetic fertilizers and protect the environment.

Celebrate a Nourishing Future on Land and Sea

Join Food Tank during the Sundance Film Festival for three days of movie screenings, talks, tastings, and more.

Migrant Youth Education Programs Center Student Identity and Culture

Mano en Mano migrant youth education programs center student identity and culture, and are guided by community and student voices.

No Reason for Alarm over Mexico’s GM-Corn Ban

U.S. farmers already grow non-GM corn and according to reports, many can and would produce it for Mexico if given time to prepare.

How an Indoor Mushroom Company is Cultivating a Better Food System

With its new facility, a Chicago-based company hopes to connect even more people to nutrient-dense, locally grown mushrooms.

New ‘Spray-On Wrapper’ Offers Plastic-Free Food Packaging Alternative

Scientists at Rutgers and Harvard University have developed a spray-on, biodegradable food wrapper to address environmental pollution and food waste.

A Look at Food Tank’s 2023 Strategies: Meeting the Momentum of the Food Movement

Food Tank’s 2023 strategy continues to build on our core philosophy, filling critical gaps in seven issue areas not yet adequately addressed by the food movement.

Why Cover Crops Are the Solution to Rapid Soil Degradation

About a third of arable land is now moderately to severely degraded, but cover crops offer a potential solution.

123 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2023

Keep an eye on these 123 organizations that are pushing for better food and agriculture systems.

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