In Food Tank’s latest roundup, listeners will find shows covering everything from the dark secrets of the sugar industry to the work of food policy champions.
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Op-Ed | USDA Opens the Door to Climate-Friendly School Meals
New nutrition standards for child nutrition programs just released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will give students a better chance of eating healthy, sustainable meals.
Urban Garden Project to Connect and Empower Community Gardens
The Urban Garden Project aims to provide essential resources that will help community-centered green spaces thrive.
Empowering Independent Restaurants: Inside the Mission of inKind
inKind is establishing a new model that can finance and empower small, independent restaurants to help them succeed.
What’s Left Out of the Conversation When it Comes to Urban Agriculture
NYC gardeners have been addressing food apartheid themselves for years by turning vacant lots into food production and distribution sites.
These Leaders Are Learning to ‘Make the World Better With Food’
So many other culinary education and food studies programs are guiding the next generation of leaders to think deeply about human and planetary health.
Cream Co. Meats Is Reshaping the Meat Industry One Farm at a Time
By sourcing meat locally, the company is working to promote resilience, reduce reliance on centralized production methods, and empower small farmers.
Native Farm Bill Coalition Advocates for Priorities in Farm Bill
The Native Farm Bill Coalition emphasizes equitable and accessible USDA resources as a key priority in the upcoming Farm Bill.
New Report Notes the Global Struggle Over Farmland and Food Sovereignty
A new report by IPES-Food reveals that global land consolidation by powerful actors is displacing small farmers and threatening biodiversity.
Grow Well: Vertical Harvest’s Inclusive Employment Model Empowers Individuals Experiencing Disabilities in Urban Farming
Vertical Harvest, an urban hydroponic farm, is working to bridge the gap in employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
