Food Tank’s President will join the Scholar-in-Residence program as part of Steinhardt’s Nutrition and Food Studies department.
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Harnessing the Power of Youth for Agri-Food Systems Transformations
Youth-centered initiatives have the potential to drive food systems transformation.
Film Festival Highlights Small-Scale Farmers’ Collaboration Across Africa and South America
Farmers highlight several new techniques they developed to improve the health of their crops and communities.
Danone Institute North America Awards US$160,000 to Support Local Food Systems Solutions
Funding will help the winning teams develop, carry out, and evaluate their community-based projects.
Farming Communities Around the World Hold The Key to Food System Resilience
With climate change posing a major threat to agriculture, scientists and farming communities are working to conserve the genetic diversity of crops for food systems resilience.
Spore and Seed Wants to Do Farming Right
A woman-owned farm in Maryland is working to grow flowers and mushrooms in a way that honors the earth.
World Farmers Market Coalition Launches to Cultivate Lasting Food Security
At the U.N Food Systems Pre-Summit, the World Farmers Market Coalition launches to facilitate the establishment of global farmers markets.
22 Organizations Supporting Mental Health Along the Food Chain
A study finds that many workers along the food chain experience elevated rates of suicide compared to the general population.
Using Data to Shine a Spotlight on Food Suppliers
A sustainable procurement company is using verification technology to boost transparency in the food system.
First Major U.S. Food Services Company Aiming to Halve Food Waste by 2024
Leveraging the power of technology, the company is hoping to shift behaviors in professional kitchens.
Cook With Food Tank: These Recipes From The Cookbook ‘Jubilee’ Honor the Legacy of Black Foodways
Award-winning author and historian Toni Tipton-Martin traces Black cooking through centuries of history while celebrating the contributions cooks have made to global foodways.
Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance Honors Seed Rematriation Through Short Film
Seed Mother: Coming Home honors the importance of seeds and the communities from which they originated.
New Platform Aims to Elevate the Importance of Sustainable Diets
Food systems leaders emphasize the interconnectedness of food, nutrition, and planetary health.
For a Sustainable Hog Farmer, “There’s Not One Right Way of Farming”
This family farmer believes that all farms can work on implementing practices that support healthy environments.
The Food Systems Game Changers Lab Supports Global Food Innovators
The Food Systems Game Changers Lab offers an opportunity for innovative new ideas to create positive change in the food system.
USDA Announces US$3 Billion Investment to Address the Most Pressing Challenges in the Food System
The package will address drought resiliency, animal health, nutrition, and more.
Nutritionists and Environmentalists Must Join Hands to Unlock the Power of the Plate
Research finds that 11 million people die prematurely due to unhealthy diets each year. Healthy foods must be available, affordable, and accessible for all.
Latin American Banana Production Faces Threats from Disease
The presence of TR4, the banana fruit’s deadliest disease, threatens banana production in Latin America.
12 Apps Preventing Household Food Waste and Protecting the Planet
In honor of International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction, Food Tank is highlighting resources inspiring consumers to make small yet impactful changes in their lives.
D.C. Nonprofit Tackles Food Insecurity with Community Fridges
Feed the Fridge fights hunger with community fridges.
