Sara Burnett, Director of Wellness and Food Policy at Panera, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
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Climate Day Livestream: Learn How to Commit to Being a Solution to Global Warming
Carlotta Mast, executive director at New Hope Network and Climate Collaborative advisory board member, discusses the first-ever Climate Day on March 8.
Letters to a Young Farmer: Stone Barns Center Releases Its First Book
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture released Letters to a Young Farmer, a book which compiles insight from some of the most influential farmers, writers, and leaders in the food system in an anthology of essays and letters.
Francesca Allievi on Harnessing the Power of Youth in Agriculture
Francesca Allievi, President of the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) YES Alumni Network, talks about the value of youth involvement in agriculture and creating a global network to make an impact on the food system.
Haspel: “People who sell food need to be responsive to the people who buy it”
Tamar Haspel, columnist for the Washington Post, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Mexican Network Empowers Organic Farmers to Certify
The cost of organic certification is out of reach for many small-scale producers. The Mexican network Tianguis y Mercados Organicos is working to fix that, by using Participatory Certification Systems in their local organic markets.
Will Masters: “The food system offers common ground between people”
Will Masters, Professor at Tufts University, is speaking at Food Tank’s first Boston Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” on April 1, 2017, in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America.
New York’s Dynamic Duo Leads the Food Waste Fight with Transfernation
Samir and Hannah started as two college students with an idea—now, the duo leads the fight against food waste for events across New York City, rescuing tens of thousands of pounds of food annually. Learn more about their story and future plans in this exclusive interview with Food Tank.
Inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit to Focus on Investing in Discovery
Food Tank presents “Investing in Discovery,” its first Boston Summit and its second one of 2017 on April 1. This event will bring together food experts and industry professionals for a day of unprecedented discussion.
South Sudanese Fighting Famine
The United Nations declares famine in South Sudan—42 percent of population requires immediate aid—and requests US$4.4 billion to avoid catastrophe.
