Industrial-style agriculture not the path to sustainable livelihoods for the world’s family farmers, author says.
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The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture: An Era of Urbanization
The Global Forum on Food and Agricultures aims to inform agricultural ministers on how to supply growing urban centers with safe and healthy food.
Wholesome Wave and Navajo Nation Partner to Overcome Food Insecurity in Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation and Wholesome Wave join together to increase healthy food access in Navajo Nation’s most rural and remote communities.
Pennsylvania-based Organization Unifies the Anti-Hunger Movement, Pushes for Policy Change
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania is a network of food banks and charitable organizations striving to strengthen the anti-hunger movement.
Food Recovery Network: Uniting College Students in the Fight Against Food Waste
Food Recovery Network encourages citizens, communities, and food businesses to restructure their perceptions and habits towards food waste.
Farmer Spotlight: Bethanee Wright Farms Sustainably to Feed the World
Bethanee Wright is an organic farmer in Blanchardville, WI.
Chef Ann Foundation Advocates for Future Food Systems through Today’s Children
Chef Ann Foundation aims to equip schools with the tools they need to provide children with healthy, whole food.
Gaining Ground Teaches Organic Farming While Feeding Massachusetts’ Hungry
Gaining Ground is a volunteer-driven organization striving to grow organic produce for Massachusetts’ food insecure population.
In Des Moines, the Food Bank of Iowa Uses Schools to Alleviate Food Insecurity
Through numerous food distribution schemes, the Food Bank of Iowa hopes to achieve its vision of a hunger-free Iowa.
Planting the Seed: Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers
The Center for Land-Based Learning strives to create opportunities for agriculture, youth, the environment, and businesses.
The Crop Trust Calls for Conservation of Genetic Crop Diversity
The Crop Trust works to establish international food security by conserving crop diversity through the collection of seeds from all over the world.
Agriculture as a Gateway to Poverty Alleviation
The Chicago Council of Global Affairs aims to generate discussion of global food security issues.
Whole Foods Partnering with Urban Farming Project to Improve Food Security in Chicago Neighborhood
Whole Foods and local organizations are teaming up to bring a new store to Englewood.
The MINT Standard for Airline Cuisine
Chef Brad Farmerie collaborates with Jet Blue MINT to create a fine dining menu for air travel.
Collaboration is Key to Alaska’s Food Security
The Alaska Food Policy Council is encouraging collaboration in its mission to increase access to healthy, local, and traditional foods.
Campus Kitchen Volunteers Reroute Food Waste
Student volunteers across the U.S. are rerouting food waste from campus cafeterias with the Campus Kitchens Project.
Improving Access to Food to Energize a City
Through its Urban Food Project, REV Birmingham is working to energize the city and promote economic development in Birmingham.