Researchers discover a correlation between glyphosate pesticide exposure during pregnancy and complications including low birth weight, raising another health concern for the world’s most commonly used and increasingly controversial pesticide.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Revitalize Rural America
Trump’s new executive order “Revitalize Agriculture and Promote Rural Prosperity” aims to increase economic viability of farmers and widen scope of exports.
Paul Willis, Niman Ranch: “Every person can ask and inquire about their food”
Paul Willis, Farmer and Founder of Niman Ranch Pork Company, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Food Sell-By Dates Are About to Change In a Big Way
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), two major food industry retail and manufacturer organizations, calls for widespread adoption of two standard phrases for food labels: Best If Used By or Use By.
Sara Burnett: “With our voice, we can move faster than any legislation”
Sara Burnett, Director of Wellness and Food Policy at Panera, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Helping Decisionmakers Understand the True Cost of Food
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) aims to make links in eco-agri-food systems visible as a result of their TEEBAgriFood project.
Kip Tom: “Let’s choose success, as failure should not be an option”
Kip Tom, Chairman of Tom Farms, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy, which will be hosted in partnership with George Washington University and the World Resources Institute on February 2, 2017. A…
Matt Herrick: “As we approach the next Farm Bill, let’s prioritize the next generation”
Matt Herrick, Senior Vice President at Story Partners, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
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.
What the World Can Learn from SmartSOIL, a Research Project in the European Union
The SmartSOIL (Sustainable farm management aimed at reducing threats to SOILs under climate change) project brought together researchers and professionals from various universities and institutes in Europe to develop options to increase soil organic carbon.
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.
Rise of the Small Farm Robots
Small farm robots that optimize farm operations and improve land management are bringing big changes to the field of agriculture.
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.
Chicago Council Releases its Annual Global Food Security Report
The Chicago Council released its annual global food security report on how to feed the world\’92s growing cities.
Extinction on Your Plate?
See how the Center for Biological Diversity hopes its extinction facts labels will raise consumer awareness on the environmental impacts of eating meat.
Ten Questions with Tom Chan, CEO of General Produce
Food Tank spoke with Tom Chan, CEO of General Produce, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
Eight Questions with Nick Kastle, Director of Marketing at The Morning Star Company
Food Tank spoke with Nick Kastle, Director of Marketing at The Morning Star Company, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
