Food education in the Oxford School District encompasses all areas of their students’ lives, both at school and at home.
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Valuing the Landscape in Tanzania: A Study of Maasai Pastoralism and Agriculture
A recent study measures the economic value of traditional land management practices in Tanzania.
Community Forests International Plants Trees and Livelihoods on Pemba Island
Community Forests International has helped Pemban communities plant over one million trees and establish agroforestry systems to provide fruit and timber.
ShareTheMeal: Crowdsolving Global Hunger
ShareTheMeal allows smartphone users to donate meals to hungry children around the world.
Exclusive Food Tank Event: The Real Cost of Food
Food Tank will host an exclusive event on True Cost Accounting coinciding with the release of a new report. Register for the free livestream NOW!
Imperfect Implications
Minnesota study observes the effect that selling ugly produce has on the economy.
Mars Food Commits to 100 Percent Sustainable Rice By 2020
Mars Food is the first to commit to a new standard for sustainable rice production.
Sprouts of Hope: Washington Youth Garden Connects Students with Nature
The Washington Youth Garden uses gardens as a living classrooms for D.C. youth and families.
Urban Farming in Downtown Las Vegas
Vegas Roots is working to bring together the diverse community of Las Vegas by growing organic produce and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Healthy Habits for Life: Minneapolis School Kids Engage with Foods Hands-On
Midwest Food Connection uses both classroom and hands-on curriculum to teach Minneapolis school kids about healthy eating choices.
Building a Vibrant Food System and Bolstering Local Economies
Wholesome Wave is inspiring underserved communities to make healthier food choices.
Connecting Farmers and Ranchers to Promote the Sharing of Sustainability Efforts
AgChat Foundation connects farmers and ranchers through social media to promote the sharing of knowledge and agriculture advocacy.
Community-Based Food Rescue Programs Providing a Solution to Hunger and Food Waste
Table to Table uses community-based programs to rescue edible food waste and distribute meals to hungry families through partner organizations.
Coalition Building to Fight Food Insecurity
Alaska Food Coalition creates a place for its members to share the best practices and methods for distributing food.
Building a Network of Farmers and Stewards of the Land
Practical Farmers of Iowa is working tirelessly to build a network of farmers to help share sustainable practices.
The Chesapeake Bay Blueprint for Economically, Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture
Future Harvest CASA believes Chesapeake Bay farmers can’t be truly sustainable if they don’t master the fundamentals of business.
Catalyzing Action: Trucost Quantifies Environmental Costs of Food Production
Libby Bernick shares Trucost’s vision for sustainable business models in the face of resource scarcity.
Farmer Spotlight: Tom Deacon, Looks to Ben Franklin as his Farm Hero
Tom Deacon grow herbs and leafy greens at his farm in Westchester County, New York.
Family Farmers Feed the World
The Family Farming Knowledge Platform supports family farmers around the world.
Sustainable Food, Sustainable Lives: How Acta Non Verba Invests in the Future
Acta Non Verba Youth Urban Farm Project nourishes the stomachs, minds, and future of the Oakland community.