A new report on the Energy-Food-Water nexus examines vulnerabilities and determines policy solutions to strengthen the system.
Industrial Agriculture
Pesticide Reduction: A Goal For American Agriculture
Pesticide reduction should be a policy goal of U.S. agriculture.
A Hope Based On Things That Are Possible
Food Tank talks with climate change expert Dr. Richard Houghton
Who Really Runs America? According to Richard Manning, Industrial Agricultural Has the Final Say
Richard Manning’s latest article in Harper’s Magazine reveals how politics are powerless to the demands of industrial agriculture.
Eliminating Toxic Pesticides from Our Food and Environment
Beyond Pesticides is bringing pesticide policy reform to Washington, D.C.
Collaboration is Key to Alaska’s Food Security
The Alaska Food Policy Council is encouraging collaboration in its mission to increase access to healthy, local, and traditional foods.
Investing in Agroecology: Study Reveals Lack of Funding for Sustainable Ag Research
A new study quantifies the amount of U.S. Department of Agriculture dollars funding sustainable agriculture research and development.
Scientists Debate Safety of Glyphosate
The European Food Safety Authority, in contradiction to a previous report from the World Health Organization, declared glyphosate to be safe.
21 Organizations Fighting for Labor Rights in the Food System
From warehouse packers to waiters, food system workers are getting a bad deal.
Agricultural Growth Corridors Proposed in Dakar
Senegal may convert large areas of land to agriculture through a growth corridor concept.
Building a Network of Farmers and Stewards of the Land
Practical Farmers of Iowa is working tirelessly to build a network of farmers to help share sustainable practices.
Globally, Profits Don’t Begin to Cover Environmental Externalities
Not a single major economic sector generates enough profits to cover environmental externalities.
From Greenhouse to Supermarket: BrightFarms CEO Paul Lightfoot Discusses the Future of Local Food
BrightFarms CEO Paul Lightfoot discusses large-scale production and distribution of local foods for the greater public.
The Protein Challenge 2040: A Roadmap to the Future of Protein
An innovative forum brings together key players to address a more sustainable future for protein.
America’s Shrinking Farms: A look at more sustainable food production
Food Tank speaks with Dory Carr-Harris about feeding the future.
Money Talks, Muffling Dissenters
Public scientists legitimizing industry perspectives, intimidating dissenters.
Chef Acheson Serves Up Endangered Species and Fresh Perspective
Chef Hugh Acheson surprises diners by serving an endangered species.
Dirty Money, Dirty Science
The recent New York Times expose of Big Ag money corrupting research is just the tip of the iceberg.
Don’t Farm Naked
Traditional cover cropping techniques that enrich soil, protect staple crops from disease, and prevent erosion are being rediscovered.
Harvesting the Research: Agricultural Intensification Threatens Soil Biodiversity
Dr. Maria A. Tsiafouli discusses the importance of preserving soil biodiversity.
