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Meet the Chef Serving Up Pork Schmaltz in Appalachia
“They talk about New York as a melting pot, but it’s really here, in the mountains,” Virginian Chef Ian Boden says.
Big Sugar in Florida Faces Lawsuit for Sugar Field Burning
Pre-harvest sugar field burning poses a threat to health and personal belongings, in communities surrounding the Everglades Agricultural Area.
Teaching Nutrition with Comics
FANRPAN is introducing nutrition to youth by tapping into empathy and enabling youth to imagine what it could be like to be in the shoes of a comic book character who is trying to make healthier food choices.
22 People and Organizations Working to Preserve Appalachia’s Biodiversity
These 22 farmers, seed savers, activists, and chefs are preserving heirloom and heritage crops in one of the most biodiverse regions in the nation.
Food Shift’s Food Waste and Job Training Program Seeks to Grow its Impact
Food Shift gives a second chance to both food and people—but they need help to grow their impact.
Louisiana Chef Working to Strengthen Food Relief Efforts
Chef Amy Sins works to build a more food resilient New Orleans by strengthening its foodways and improving disaster preparedness efforts.
Block by Block: Florida Blue and Building Food Secure Communities in Florida
The Block by Block event for building food secure communities in Florida engaged leaders in the conversation of merging food and health and recognized twelve finalists in the Wellbeing Challenge for their efforts to fight food insecurity.
How to Get More Involved with Food Tank In the Coming Year
Food Tank invites you to get involved this year, and we have so many ways to do it — from events around the country to musicals about climate change to freelance writing about the food system. Join us!
Apply for the Food System Vision Prize to Envision a Better Food System for 2050
The Food System Vision Prize, launched by the Rockefeller Foundation, SecondMuse, and OpenIDEO, will reward proposals that inspire farmers, policymakers, businesspeople, activists, and eaters to build a more sustainable food system.
The Chef Keeping Appalachian Food for Appalachians
Chef Marion Ohlinger works with local farmers to incorporate native Appalachian crops into his dishes while paying homage to other cuisines.
Colorado Springs Food Rescue—Supporting Community-Driven Change
The Colorado Springs Food Rescue community-driven model is overcoming barriers to food access and creating a more sustainable food system.
Opinion | Fixing Livestock Emissions Metrics
Are we looking at the livestock industry’s GHG emissions holistically—and can a framework help turn livestock into a solution for climate change?
19 Organizations and Initiatives Winning in the Food Movement
Food Tank is highlighting 19 organizations that are strengthening the growing food movement by engaging their communities, sharing knowledge and nutritious food, and achieving lasting victories in our efforts to build a more equitable food system.
Opinion | There Are Many Gains to Be Had from Reducing Food Losses
“FAO’s close review of what we know about food loss offers a reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all solution,” says Máximo Torero.
Florida’s Food Policy Council: Building a Platform to Drive Change
The FLFPC board members give Food Tank insight into the accomplishments achieved and unique challenges that the FLFPC has faced in the last few years.
14 Women Changing Food Around the World
From empowering smallholder farmers in the developing world, to building food as medicine into the medical system, to re-imagining a more accessible and sustainable grocery store, these women are changing the way we eat around the world. Here are their stories.
A Next-Gen Food and Ag Accelerator Launches for Young Entrepreneurs
In tandem with its annual competition, Thought For Food is launching its Digital Labs, a digital accelerator designed for young food and agriculture entrepreneurs. Participants will have access to mentorship, resources, and a global network.
Trees That Feed Foundation Expands Programs to 17 Countries
Trees that Feed is providing breadfruit trees in 17 countries to create entire supply chains that help communities combat food insecurity, generate new forms of income, and develop self-sufficiency.
Announcing Our NYC Summit Agenda—Help Us Spread the Word and Tune in Online!
Food Tank’s largest Summit ever has an all-star speaker list featuring Sam Kass, Haile Thomas, Mark Bittman, Jim Perdue, Tom Colicchio, and more.
