USDA’s Local Food, Local Places initiative will help improve rural community’s economy, food system and built environment through donations.
Nutrition
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.
10 Indigenous Foods You Should Start Eating Today
Is your diet too processed or lacking in nutrients? Try out some of these 10 indigenous foods from around the world!
Smallholders’ Access to Markets for Certified Sustainable Products-Interview with David Cuming
Food Tank interviews David Cuming,of SAMCERT on his views of the success and struggles of the certification project, coffee and cocoa growers, and ‘cupping’.
China’s Meat, Processed Food Consumption is Rising. What Does That Mean for China?
Meat is on the rise and the changes in diet occurring in China carry rippling effects around the world.
Rebuilding the International Nutrition System So it’s Fit-for-Purpose
The outcome of the International Conference of Nutrition in November 2014 will reflect governments’ ambitions, commitments and plans for advancing nutrition.
Food Hero: Robert Egger-Founder and President of L.A. Kitchen
“In the fight against hunger, we need less Sara Lee and more cerebellum,” said Robert Egger, Founder of DC Central Kitchen and L.A. Kitchen.
Young Foresters for Food
Young foresters, are taking the lead in studying how forests can improve food and nutrition in communities.
Literacy Program Empowers Farmers in Mozambique
A literacy program in Mozambique helps smallholder farmers achieve basic literacy.
Do You Want Flies With That? 10 Insects You Should Consider Adding to Your Diet
Insects are a nutritious source of energy, and adding them to your diet could reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 18 percent.
Soapberries: A Not-So-Sweet Dessert
While most berries are sweet, soapberries are actually the opposite. Sour soapberries make a unique dessert.
Is Sustainable Farm-Raised Salmon Possible?
Verlasso has developed a way to farm-raise salmon with more sustainable methods.
Feeding America When School Is Out: School Meals Disappear During Summer Break
School’s out for summer, but what does that mean for low-income children reliant on free or subsidized school meals?
How Melbourne is Becoming a Sustainable, Thriving Food City
Melbourne, Australia is recognizing the impact food has on the health and well-being of its community and is committed to promoting a healthy food system.
Food Tank’s Summer 2014 Reading List – 18 Books For A Better Food System
Food Tank’s 18 summer “must reads” for your tablet or bookshelf.
Indigenous Crop: Locust Bean—Not a Plant but a Tree
The locust bean tree is valuable in many ways: the fruit provides sustenance, the branches provide shade, and the leaves restore soil to good health.
10 Baltimore Urban Agriculture Projects You Should Know About
Urban agriculture supports healthy eating, local food production, and green industry in Baltimore.
“Battle for the Capitol” ROC United’s 2014 Week of Action
Join the fight for better working conditions in the restaurant industry and show your support for a more sustainable food system.
