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True Cost Accounting to Drive “the Biggest Change in Farming Since the Industrial Revolution”

The global population consumes about US$9 trillion of food each year, but the external cost of that food is more than double that—US$19.8 trillion.

Cook With Food Tank: Embrace the Season’s Bounty With This Risotto Recipe From ‘The Perennial Kitchen’

“Cooking is an act of showing up in the world, of caring for ourselves and for others,” writes Beth Dooley in The Perennial Kitchen, her new cookbook showcasing local, seasonal, sustainable recipes like this oat and squash risotto.

Iraqi-Jewish Fusion Kitchen Shares Stories and Culture through Food

The popup kitchen in Boston, Massachusetts combines Iraqi and Jewish cuisines to celebrate history, stories, and traditions.

Brooklyn Chef Addresses Food Sustainability Through Art

Brooklyn-based chef and artist Jen Monroe envisions how environmental degradation will affect the future of food.

29 Artists and Organizations Working at the Intersection of Food and the Arts

These 29 artists and organizations are using the arts to push for a better food system.

Turkish Chef Creates Humanitarian Aid Through Social Gastronomy

In the face of global refugee and local poverty crises, a Turkish chef is using social gastronomy to empower, protect, and educate vulnerable women.

Chef Suzy DeYoung Fights Food Waste and Hunger in Cincinnati

La Soupe has rescued over 2 million pounds of food and turned it into meals for those in need.

Dr. Mark Hyman Talks Food, COVID-19, and the Pegan Diet

Dr. Mark Hyman reveals how to optimally eat for personal and environmental health.

Michelle Obama’s New Cooking Show Inspires Kids to Try Foods from Around the World

First lady Michelle Obama joins two puppets—Waffles and Mochi—on a culinary journey across the globe in a new family-friendly show.

27 Inspiring Women Reshaping the Food System

In honor of International Women’s Day, Food Tank is celebrating 27 Inspiring women working to close the gender gap in the food system.

Remembering Andrew Gunther: Farmer and Sustainable Livestock Advocate

Farmer, sustainable agriculture advocate, and @AGreenerWorld executive Andrew Gunther, @Farmerssustain, passed away on February 19.

15 Leading Women at the Intersection of Food and Technology

Women at the intersection of food and technology are solving the most pressing challenges of the agriculture sector today.

OjaExpress Reimagines Grocery Delivery With Inclusivity and Community

OjaExpress is a grocery delivery platform serving international foods to bring people and cultures together.

A Chef is Reviving the Ozarks Through Food

Chef Rob Connoley is trying to tell a more complete story of the Ozarks with his research and restaurant.

Pinole Blue Is Working to Honor Mexican Heritage through Food and Community Service

An organic blue corn company, Pinole Blue, strives to raise awareness on traditional Mexican foods while assisting the Rarámuri community.

Bigger Is Not Always Better: Farming and Sustainability with Niman Ranch

A Niman Ranch farmer for 20 years, Dale Koestler explains what the network means to him and how it has allowed him to continue his sustainable practices even as the farming landscape changes around him.

Remembering Percy Schmeiser: Farmer and Hero

Percy Schmeiser, best known for his battles against Monsanto and genetically modified seed patents, passed away on October 13 at the age of 89.

White Pony Express Rescues Fresh Food for Californians in Need

Through the COVID-19 Food Waste Solutions Fund, ReFED is helping White Pony Express rescue food and divert it to Californians in need.

Donation-Only Restaurant Provides a Hot Meal and Community

Alabama restaurant Drexell and Honeybee’s provides meals to everyone who visits – free of charge.

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