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Eating Local: The Benefits of Local Procurement in Emergency Response
There’s still room for improvement in the local and regional procurement of food aid.
Culinary Comics: 10 Comics as Delicious as they are Delightful
These delectable comics will satisfy any appetite. Pick one up and expand your palate for both the culinary and sequential arts.
Growing the Local Food Economy of Denver as a Community
Grow Local Colorado is promoting local food, local economy, and local community throughout Denver, CO.
The Eat Think Vote Campaign Wins a National Food Policy for Canada
The Eat Think Vote campaign prompts the conversation for a national food policy in Canada.
New Law Could Change France’s Food System for the Better
French Parliament has voted in favor of a law that could revolutionize their food system.
Bringing More Than Just Food to NYC Neighborhoods
Just Food describes their organization’s efforts to build a stronger, more just food system in NYC.
Women We Love: 25 Influential Women in Food and Agriculture
This list highlights 25 powerful women in food and agriculture across the world.
Understanding food waste, hunger, and climate change with John Mandyck
John Mandyck discusses his new book, connections between climate change, food waste, and hunger, and the role of the cold chain with Food Tank.
Eliminating Toxic Pesticides from Our Food and Environment
Beyond Pesticides is bringing pesticide policy reform to Washington, D.C.
Building a Farmer-Centered Movement for Seed Biodiversity
The Bauta Family Initiative for Canadian Seed Security puts farmers at the center.
10 Farmer Training Programs Helping Veterans Heal
Programs across the country are helping veterans transition to a new, productive life working in food and agriculture.
Farmer Spotlight: Jackie Prell Farms With Future Generations in Mind
If she could, Jackie Prell would make all food organically, like it was 100 years ago.
Misguided Dietary Guidelines?
The new Dietary Guidelines disappoint nutrition experts who had hoped for sustainability recommendations.
Leading a Global Mission to Reduce Food Waste
The Postharvest Education Foundation provides innovative programs that motivate and empower people to reduce food waste around the world.
Drought-Resistant White Beans Bring Hope to Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia
Drought in Ethiopia is threatening bean production and the livelihood of smallholder farmers. Food Tank discusses solutions with researchers on the ground.
Pilot Study Finds Diet Management at Food Banks Improves Diabetes among Low-Income Populations
A recent study determined that the targeted management of diabetes and diet among low-income populations at food banks resulted in disease improvement.
Farmer Spotlight: Jeanne White Farms Sustainably to Better Her Land
Farmer Jeanne White has been farming for 46 years.
Inspiring Young Farmers In Africa: An Interview with Future Young Farmers
Future Young Farmers program coordinator, Sande Olocho, talks about reversing negative agriculture trends in Kenya through youth involvement.