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Eating Justly: Vermont Law School Conference Addresses Challenges, Solutions to Food Justice
The “Global Food, Local Solutions” conference raised key challenges to achieving food justice.
Mapping the Way to Zero Hunger
A world without hunger is not a dream, but something we can make real.
Parkway Gardens Bring Healthy Food to Angelenos
The Los Angeles City Council has voted in favor of parkway gardening –community members can now grow healthy food without fearing a fine.
“Global Sustainable Food and Agriculture: A Landscape Assessment” Released at Milan Expo
The Global Alliance for the Future of Food is working for strategic and collaborative funding of food and agriculture sustainability initiatives.
Ben Simon: Imperfect Produce May Be the Bay Area’s Perfect Solution
Food Tank talks with Ben Simon about Imperfect Produce, a new food recovery project that plans to give consumers access to affordable, ugly produce.
The Stop Community Food Centre: Empowering People in Need
The Stop Community Food Centre in Toronto empowers low-income people through food.
Nepalese Earthquake Victims In Desperate Need of Food Aid
A major earthquake in Nepal has left 1.4 million people in need of food assistance.
Waste Not, Want Not: Filmmakers Live on Wasted Food in Challenging New Documentary
In the new documentary “Just Eat It,” premiering April 22 on MSNBC, two filmmakers take on food waste by living exclusively on rescued food for six months.
Wholesome Wave Receives US$3.77 Million Grant from USDA to Improve Affordable Food Access
Wholesome Wave announced they received a US$3.77 million, three-year grant to increase affordable access of fruits and vegetables in the United States.
Advocates Urge Dietary Guidelines that are Good for Public Health and the Environment
For the first time ever, sustainability has been included in the 2015 Expert Panel’s Scientific report.
Farmworkers Get the Recognition they Deserve
Farmworkers take center stage during Farmworker Awareness Week.
USDA Report Offers Insight on the Impact of Local Food Systems
Farmers’ market sales might be down, but local food systems are making a notable impact on increasing access to healthy food for all.
More Food for the Hungry, Less Food in Landfills
How a food bank in Panama broke through government hurdles to gain access to more food for the hungry.
Food Tank Discusses Ending Poverty and Hunger with Heifer International’s Pierre Ferrari
Food Tank speaks with Heifer International CEO Pierre Ferrari.
Eat Ugly Fruit: An Interview with John Zamora of Hungry Harvest
John Zamora of Hungry Harvest tells Food Tank how they are working to connect people to surplus produce and reduce waste.
Improving Nutrition for Mothers and Children at the 1,000 Days Symposium
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is hosting a one-day “1,000 Days Symposium” on Thursday, 26 February 2015 in London, England.
Pushing for International Agreements: The Milan Protocol
Speakers on the “Pushing for International Agreements: The Milan Protocol” panel tackled the world of international trade and agreements related to agriculture.
The Wheels on the Farmstand Go Round and Round: Arcadia’s Mobile Market
Washington, D.C.-based Arcadia is bringing its farmers’ market on wheels to underserved neighborhoods.
23 Mobile Apps Changing the Food System
These 23 mobile apps are helping eaters, gardeners, and food enthusiasts live more environmentally sustainable, less wasteful, healthy, and delicious lives.
