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Navigating the Local Food System with RealTimeFarms.com

RealTimeFarms.com helps consumers take advantange of local food.

30 Years of Farmers Teaching Farmers

Teresa Opheim explains why farmers are the best teachers for other farmers.

International Culinary Center’s Students Source Locally, Prevent Waste

Erik Murnighan, President of the International Culinary Center, discusses sustainability and culinary education.

Harvesting the Research: Agricultural Intensification Threatens Soil Biodiversity

Dr. Maria A. Tsiafouli discusses the importance of preserving soil biodiversity.

Farmers Can Achieve High Yields While Lowering Environmental Footprint

Ecological intensification of agriculture allows farmers to achieve high yields from limited land without degrading the natural environment.

Farmer Spotlight: Jennifer Long Escalated Her Backyard Garden Into A Full-Fledged Farm

Food Tank spotlights Jennifer and Bruce Long, organic farmers in Biolley, Puntarenas Costa Rica.

Educating their Grandchildren, One Harvest at a Time

Improved harvests have allowed Paul and Alice Barasa to plan for the future.

Growing Ideas: Projects Work to Spread Agricultural Innovations

Scientific Animations Without Borders and the SANREM knowledgebase are implementing creative approaches to spreading new ideas and technologies in agriculture.

Farming Pioneer Joel Salatin’s Secrets to Reconnecting with Your Food

Polyface Farm is simple in its complexity. By working with nature, Joel Salatin has had a positive impact on the food chain.

MyFood30: Growing Tomorrow’s Food Leaders

MyFood30 launched a 50 day campaign to hear young people’s views on the future of agri-food systems.

Growing Farmers Around the Globe

Training new farmers is key to feeding the world. These educational programs are up to the task.

The EAT Initiative to Host Event ‘Achieving Sustainable Nutrition Security for All’

The EAT Initiative will host event focused on sustainable nutrition security to coincide with the UN Summit and UN General Assembly.

Milk With Dignity: Farmworkers Reach Important Agreement with Ben & Jerry’s

Farmworkers that provide labor for Vermont’s dairy farms reached a critical step in the Milk With Dignity campaign.

Small-Scale Farming to Stop Cocaine Production

As Colombia halts its aerial spraying program, the alternative development programs look to turn farmers towards legal agriculture.

Kuli Kuli Brings Nutrition to West Africa by Bringing Moringa to America

Kuli Kuli harnesses the power of superfood “moringa” to bring cross-national nutrition to those in need.

Recipes for Change: Chefs Feature Ingredients from Small Farmers Adapting to Climate Change

Chefs and farmers are working together in the developing world to adapt to a changing climate and create unique #RecipesForChange.

Exploring The MEANS Database: An Interview with World Food Prize Youth Institute Alum Maria Rose

World Food Prize alum Maria Rose has a powerful new project that aims to connect food to those in need.

James Beard Foundation Announces Sixth Annual Conference

The James Beard Foundation announces its sixth annual conference: Rethinking the Future of Food.

The GM Labeling Law to End All Labeling Laws

Timothy Wise of Tufts University gives an update on the GMO debate.

A Summer to Remember: An Interview with Borlaug-Ruan International Intern Sweta Sudhir

Sweta Sudhir, Borlaug-Ruan International Intern travels to Ankara, Turkey to participate in Agricultural lab-research.

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