Trump’s new executive order “Revitalize Agriculture and Promote Rural Prosperity” aims to increase economic viability of farmers and widen scope of exports.
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Students Launch Nationwide Rolling Fast for Farmworker Justice in Columbus, Ohio
Nineteen students affiliated with Ohio State Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) and Real Food OSU fasted for seven days in March to urge the administration of Ohio State University (OSU) to cut their contract with Wendy’s. The fast was a response to…
Crete Cook Cultivates Sustainable Sanctuaries
Interview with Nikki Rose, Founder and Director of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries, about the influences of history and traditions on nutrition, sustainability, and biodiversity.
United Nations Report Rejects Pesticide Myth
A new United Nations report has rejected the myth that pesticides are necessary in feeding the world, highlighting the catastrophic damage they have caused to people and the environment.
Food Tank’s Reading List: 17 Books to Dig into this Spring
Mussels, cheeses, and biofuels. Permaculture and mini farms. Presidential chefs and scientists. Food Tank’s Spring reading list is a feast for the mind and stomach.
Under Contract: Documentary Exposes Hardships of Contract Farming
Under Contract: Farmers and the Fine Print gives a voice to farmers who are trapped in merciless production contracts. The documentary allows farmers and industry experts to describe how production contracts—the new face of modern agriculture—is reshaping rural America
Alfrea Plants Garden Spaces into the Sharing Economy
Food Tank had the opportunity to interview David Wagstaff. He founded Alfrea, the company with an online marketplace for landowners, garden helpers, and farmers who want to sell produce.
Top Five Reasons Why We Must Block Agrichemical and Seed Mega-Mergers
Antonio Roman-Alcalá outlines how three impending mergers between six of corporate giants will further consolidate market and political power, leading to even greater corporate control of our farms and plates
New Report Reveals Climate Damage from the Meat and Dairy Industries
Interview with GRAIN, a nonprofit research and advocacy group, about a downside to the meat and dairy industries—more greenhouse gas emissions than all transportation combined—and what you can do about it.
Sonny Perdue is President-elect Trump’s Nominee for Secretary of Agriculture
Former Governor of Georgia Sonny Perdue has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the Secretary of Agriculture.
Tell Congress That Farmers Count—Take the 2017 National Young Farmer Survey
Take the National Young Farmers Coalition’s survey to let Congress know #FarmersCount.
United Nations Approves New Animal Welfare Recommendations
New United Nations recommendations on animal welfare provide progressive guidelines for an industry adapting to scientific discoveries and emerging expectations of consumers.
Land Grab Update: Mozambique, Africa Still in the Crosshairs
Food Tank spoke with JoAnne Berkenkamp, a Senior Advocate in the Food & Agriculture Program at the NRDC, about the problem of food waste.
Ten Questions with Jonathan Pereira, Executive Director of Plant Chicago
Food Tank recently had the chance to speak with Jonathan Pereira of Plant Chicago, who will be speaking at the upcoming Chicago Summit.
An Overlooked Water Resource
Diana Donlon investigates an often overlooked and largely untapped resource available to even drought-stricken California.
Ten Questions with Jon Bansen, Organic Valley Farmer
Food Tank spoke with Jon Bansen, an Organic Valley Farmer, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank summit in Sacramento.
Ten Questions with Bruce Goldstein, President of Farmworker Justice
Food Tank had the chance to speak with Bruce Goldstein, president of Farmworker Justice, who will be speaking at this year’s Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
How the TPP Undermines Climate Change Goals for Agriculture
The global food system, including agricultural production and associated land use, is responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gases.
Chris Malloy on Our Relationship with Food
Director Chris Malloy discusses Patagonia Provision\’92s new film, “Unbroken Ground,” and our role in being stewards of the land.
Ten Questions with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO at Heifer International
Food Tank spoke with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO at Heifer International, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.
