Although the flesh of the egusi melon is bitter and dry, the main source of food is within the seeds.
Nutrition
How Veggies Can Save the Food System: The World Vegetable Center
The World Vegetable Center improves vegetable supply chains in developing regions through local projects and global research.
Farmers’ Forum: Rome, Italy — February 17-20, 2014
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will be hosting the fifth global meeting of the Farmers’ Forum February 17-20, 2014 in Rome, Italy.
Indigenous Crop: Teff- Ancient Crop with Modern Potential
Teff, a staple grain in Ethiopia, is a highly nutritious and hardy grain which has potential to help improve food security throughout the developing world.
Salsa, Sabor y Salud Helps Families Make Better Choices
Salsa, Sabor, y Salud, a curriculum created by the National Latino Children’s Foundation, works with families to increase nutrition and physical activity.
Building Economic and Food Security with REAL Certification
REAL certification makes eating out nutritious and affordable.
Indigenous Food: Coconuts are the Tree of Life
Coconuts: one seed; infinite uses. The coconut seed can reproduce after traveling months in the ocean and is produced in many forms.
UC Berkeley Journalism Fellowship Makes Food a Serious Topic in the Media
The 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship offers journalists a chance to report on topics related to U.S. food systems.
From WIC to Wok: The Arcadia Mobile Market Seasonal Cookbook
Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture’s cookbook is based on eating healthy within WIC provisions.
Indigenous Crop: Cloves- From Ancient Lands to Modern Kitchens
Cloves, the tiny flower buds of the clove tree, pack a big punch in cuisines throughout the world and have long been valued for their medicinal properties.
