Although over 805 million people are still malnourished, global hunger is diminishing.
Nutrition
Scaling Up Agroecological Solutions, Farmer to Farmer
The benefits and use of agroecological farming will be investigated and shared at the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food and Nutrition Security.
Tribal Farmers Market Goes On The Road
Traditional, tribal food is touring the country thanks to Mobile Farmers Market.
Forum for the Future Shows Organizations that Sustainability Is a Great Investment
Forum for the Future, a nonprofit founded in 1996, builds partnerships through the value chain to drive a more sustainable food system.
Does Organic Make Food Better For You?
A new study shows that organically-grown produce has a higher nutritional value than conventionally-grown produce.
Good Food, Healthy Planet Pushes for Truth in Labeling
Friends of the Earth launched the Good Food, Healthy Planet campaign, which pushes for healthy plant-based diets and accurate labeling.
Meat Is Still On the Menu for Environmental Sustainability
How can the livestock industry feed over a billion people while lowering its greenhouse gas emissions?
Indigenous Crop: Okra––Eat Your Ladies’ Fingers!
Okra, or ladies’ fingers, are served as a nutritious dish around the world.
10 Innovative Urban Agriculture Projects in San Diego, California
San Diego, California is home to a cornucopia of innovative and inspiring urban agriculture initiatives.
Fair Food Network Is Putting Local Produce on More Plates Through a “Healthy Food Incentive Program”
Oran B. Hesterman tells us how healing the food system goes beyond individual choice and requires social action.
What’s Sweeter Than a Sweet Potato?
Grown in New Zealand, kumara offers a sweet way to fill upon on vitamins and fiber.
Ten Food Apps that Educate, Inspire, and Empower Eaters
These apps make shopping for food faster, cheaper, and healthier.
How Vegetables Can Save the World
Vegetables play an essential role in healing the global food system. Investing in vegetables means investing in a healthy future!
Community College Graduates Will Bring Nutritional Awareness to the Bronx
Hostos Community College students in the Bronx will soon be able to earn a degree in Food Studies.
Young Agricultural Professionals Are Driving Agricultural Development
Rebeca Souza, YPARD Representative in Brazil, gives her opinion about what will engage more young people in agriculture.
Ten Young People Who Are Changing the Food System
These 10 young entrepreneurs from around the world are changing the way we grow, prepare, consume, and think about food.
Local Food, Local Places Initiative Aids Rural Communities
USDA’s Local Food, Local Places initiative will help improve rural community’s economy, food system and built environment through donations.
Trees: Allies of Urban Gardeners
Although air pollution has adverse effects on urban agriculture, the capacity of trees to remove major air pollutants guarantees healthier crops growing nearby.
Take Extinction Off Your Plate: Eat Less Meat
The Center for Biological Diversity has launched a new campaign to encourage reduced meat consumption.
Extrusion Cooking Can Process Basic Ingredients and Improve Nutritional Content
Extrusion cooking, when applied to grains that form a large part of Africans’ diets, has the potential to create greater food security.
