Alex Morgan describes the Rainforest Alliance’s revamped Certification Program.
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A Call for Community-Based Seed Diversity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 is pushing America’s seed diversity and sovereignty to a crisis point — and how we respond could affect our food security and even national security for years to come, writes Gary Paul Nabhan.
With US$3+ Million in Grants, ReFED’s COVID-19 Fund is Saving Food Waste and Feeding People
ReFED’s COVID-19 Food Waste Solutions Fund has awarded grants to over two dozen organizations, which collectively aim to save 50 million pounds of food over the next 90 days—enough for 41.5 million meals.
New on the Podcast: Didier Toubia on Cultivated Meat and Paula Daniels on Good Food Purchasing Policies
Didier Toubia of Aleph Farms discusses cultivated meats. Paula Daniels discusses the Center for Good Food Purchasing.
New on the Podcast: GT Dave Discusses Preserving the Integrity of Kombucha
Founder and CEO of GT’s Living Foods, GT Dave, joins Dani today on Food Talk to discuss kombucha
Scientists Continue the Search for the Source of COVID-19
Scientists are looking for the origin of COVID-19, but have yet to find a definitive source.
Little Free Pantries Providing COVID-19 Food Relief In Seattle
In Seattle, communities are building Little Free Pantries and filling them with pantry goods to help feed their neighbors.
Corporate Accountability Report Details Big Business Influence On Nutrition Policy
A recent report from the global campaign Corporate Accountability uncovers conflicts of interest and misrepresented science that influence nutrition standards around the world. The report, “Partnership for an Unhealthy Planet: How Big Business Interferes with Global Health Policy and Science,”…
A Love for Farming that Spans Generations — And Continents
For Niman Ranch farmer Jeanne McCormack, sheep farming is not just a job but a way of life that spans generations and continents.
FoodCorps Members Keep Students Learning About Food
FoodCorps service members continue to serve students as they conduct food and nutrition education online and assist with emergency school meals.
New on the Podcast: Kari Hamerschlag on Advocating for Worker Protections and Healthier Climate-Friendly Food.
Kari Hamerschlag on investing in frontline food workers, regional food economies, and healthy, climate-friendly food.
Food Tank’s Summer 2020 Reading List
Food Tank’s summer 2020 reading list includes books on a wide range of topics, including food access and culture in Black communities, food relief programs, and the effects of technology on global food supply chains.
New on the Podcast: Ricardo Salvador talks Science Advocacy
Ricardo Salvador, the Director of the Food and Environment program of the Union of Concerned Scientists talks science advocacy.
COVID-19 and the Global Food Supply: Big Lessons from the World’s Small Farms
Successes in farming communities from Nepal to Guatemala hold lessons for those in the U.S. who see small-scale farms as one way to build resilience. Though each success story is different, the communities often share three commonalities.
New on the Podcast: Rowen White Talks Indigenous Seed Sovereignty, and Viraj Puri Says Urban Greenhouses Can Transform Produce
On Food Talk Live: Rowen White, the director of Sierra Seeds and an Indigenous seed sovereignty advocate, describes the benefits of good seed stewardship. Later, Dani is joined by Gotham Greens CEO Viraj Puri to talk about how to make urban agriculture profitable, sustainable, and community-oriented.
Feeding Families in Need: Renewable Energy Companies Enter the Mix
As food insecurity in the U.S. rises and food relief programs grapple with overwhelming demand during the pandemic, some unusual partners—renewable energy companies—are stepping up.
New on the Podcast: Birgit Cameron and Kurt Beardslee Talk Recent Executive Order and the Fight to Restore Wild Fish Populations
Managing Director of Patagonia Provisions, Birgit Cameron, and Kurt Beardslee explain how the recent Executive Order could affect human health, coastal economies, and the fight to restore wild fish populations.
New on the Podcast: Dr. Felix Kwame Yeboah on Youth-Powered Agricultural Development
Dr. Felix Kwame Yeboah describes his work at the intersection of agricultural development and youth livelihoods in Africa.
Food Pantry Elijah’s Promise Faces Greater Demand During COVID-19
Local food pantries, like New Jersey-based Elijah’s Promise, are working on the frontlines of COVID-19 to feed vulnerable communities, but they are struggling to meet the rising demand for their services.
New on the Podcast: Rebecca Eyre on Equity in Eating Disorder Treatment and Curt Ellis on FoodCorps and Food and Nutrition Education
Rebecca Eyre discusses equity in eating disorder treatment. Curt Ellis discusses school food and nutrition education
