The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a renewed interest in foraging. These educators are helping others do so safely and sustainably.
Food Tank
NYC Nonprofit Stewards 52 Community Gardens Across All Five Boroughs
New York City’s largest land conservancy, founded by actress Bette Midler, teaches urban agriculture to residents.
Food-Focused SXSW Voting Guide (39 Submissions Worth Upvoting)
Check out these 39 panels, readings, and more that are looking bring food systems to the stage at next year’s South by Southwest Conference.
20 Youth Organizations Transforming Food Systems
This International Youth Day, celebrate these youth-led organizations fighting for the future of food.
Swette Center Report Calls on Biden-Harris Administration to Prioritize Organic Agriculture
New Swette Center report makes 46 recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration to advance organic agriculture as part of its Build Back Better initiative.
Connecting the Dots During the Super Year of Food
This is the first piece in a series produced by the Global Action Platform on Sustainable Consumption and Diets. Read parts two and three, and learn more by visiting their webpage here. Humanity’s chance of achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable…
Hunger Relief Organizations Must Make Systemic Changes, Study Shows
A recent study from Duke University and WhyHunger calls for systematic, long-term changes in the food system.
16 Podcasts and Films Celebrating Indigenous Foodways
These podcasts, short videos, and films honor Indigenous voices and stories of their food systems.
African Faith Leaders Call on The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Drop African Green Revolution
An alliance of African faith leaders outline the harmful effects of high input Green Revolution programs, like the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
Meat the Mushroom Is Helping Consumers Embrace a Plant-Based Diet
Encouraged by demand from their local community this Baltimore business wants to help consumers transition to a healthy, plant-forward diet.
Fighting Climate Change With Food
Learn more about local and global actions you can take to lead a more climate-friendly lifestyle.
Dutch Artist Highlights the Beauty of Agriculture
Daan Roosegaarde’s installation uses UV light technology to inspire an appreciation of the agricultural system.
Iraqi-Jewish Fusion Kitchen Shares Stories and Culture through Food
The popup kitchen in Boston, Massachusetts combines Iraqi and Jewish cuisines to celebrate history, stories, and traditions.
19 Refugee-Powered Culinary Programs
These visionary chefs and activists creating programs and spaces for refugees to fuel their futures and their communities.
Meat Sector Solutions Must Be Inclusive: “Food Systems Touch All People”
A white paper focuses on a systems-based approach to promote a more sustainable meat sector.
Brooklyn Chef Addresses Food Sustainability Through Art
Brooklyn-based chef and artist Jen Monroe envisions how environmental degradation will affect the future of food.
Creating Communities Around Sustainable Food Ecosystems in Universities
A new initiative launched by the farm-to-table app, Bites | Eat With Your Tribe is connecting student eaters and student cooks to create sustainable food ecosystems on college campuses.
The Post-COVID Hospitality Industry: “Crisis Creates Opportunities”
Challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic provided new opportunities for businesses to become more sustainable.
The Global Food Donation Atlas Tackles Food Waste Policy
The new tool identifies challenges to food donation and opportunities to create more sustainable policies.
How a Small California Farm and Tribal Nation are Working Together to Become Part of the Solution to Climate Change
The carbon farming practices sequester carbon, promote soil health, increase biodiversity, and build land resilience.
