The movement to eradicate food deserts would benefit from, of all things, banishment of the term food desert.
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Harvesting Nutrition Contest—Apply Now!
The Harvesting Nutrition Contest calls on applicants with projects that bridge the gaps between agriculture, food security, and nutrition.
TED’s 2014 Fellows are Cultivating a Better Food System
TED’s class of 2014 Fellows will focus on “ideas worth spreading;” among them are three fellows cultivating a better food system.
Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) YES! Finalists Seek Solutions to Food Paradoxes
The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) YES! contest finalists offer creative solutions to reduce environmental impact and achieve global food security.
“Feeding the Planet” Summit Brings Together Experts to Discuss Feeding a Growing Population
The George Washington University’s Planet Forward Project hosted Feeding the Planet Summit, bringing together experts to discuss feeding a growing population.
International Year of Family Farming: Small Grants Go a Long Way for Farmers Markets
Recent evidence shows that grants from USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program were effective in promoting local food systems.
Gather Baltimore: Reducing Food Waste and Combating Hunger in Baltimore
Volunteer organization, Gather Baltimore, collects unsold produce and bread from farmer’s markets, local farms, and produce distributors to sell and distribute.
Urban Agriculture Keeps Pace with Population Growth in India
India’s urban populations are growing, but cities such as Nanded are embracing the change by incorporating agriculture into urban planning.
Innovation for Sustainability: Bhungroo Boosts Incomes and Food Security for Women Farmers
Biplab Paul has developed a technique to improve crop irrigation in Gujaret, raising incomes by more than 1,000 percent within two years.
Small Food Producers Under Threat from Food Safety Modernization Act
Two new Food Safety Modernization Act (2011) rules will place undue burdens on small food producers.
