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Colorado’s Incredible Irrigation System Conserves Water, Produces Green Energy
USDA approves Colorado hydropower project proposal for funding as part of a new conservation initiative.
30 donne sotto I 30 anni che stanno cambiando l’alimentazione
30 donne, provenienti da tutto il mondo, stanno tracciando la strada per un futuro migliore ed ecologicamente sostenibile per l’alimentazione
Women Farmers are Guardians of Crop Diversity in the Andes
Women farmers in the Andes play an important role in preserving crop diversity.
Does Eating Organic Really Make a Difference?
What happens when a family switches from a conventional diet to an all-organic diet? Swedish researchers offer some answers.
“Top Small Town” Invests in Local Food
Small town business leaders team up to fill gaps in local food financing.
New Report Calls for Stronger Public Sector Support for Agricultural Research
AGree released a new report calling for smarter public sector investment in agricultural research.
New Eat Well Guide Points Consumers to Sustainable Food Options
Consult the Eat Well Guide to find fresh, local produce that nourishes communities and the planet.
Biting the Hands Who Feed Us: Farmworker Abuse in the U.S.
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor provides insight on the mistreatment of farmworkers.
Hudson Valley Harvest: Transparency is Key to Scaling Local Food
Hudson Valley Harvest shows that local food can be scaled up and scaled out.
Edible Schoolyard New Orleans Teaches Kids to Change the Ways They Eat, Learn, and Live
Edible Schoolyard New Orleans creates well-rounded, well-nourished student-leaders.
Two Young Farmers Owe Their Love of Farming to Their Father
One Acre Fund’s trainings and flexible loan repayment schedule have allowed Tanzanian farmer, Sadick, and his sons to make a better living on their farm.
Local Governments Move Local Foods
Local leaders in North Carolina “mainstream” food and farm business development.
Healthy School Food on the Congressional Chopping Block?
Healthy school food could be on the congressional chopping block this fall. Here’s why we need to save school lunch!
Transforming Food Systems with Agroecology
Agroecology course at UCSC uses immersive interactive learning to examine the history and prospects of the movement.
Harvesting the Research: Insect Pollination Maintains High Yields with Lower Nitrogen Inputs
Giovanni Tamburini discusses the interaction of ecosystem services in contributing to agricultural productivity.
Study Reveals Organic Farming Is Financially Sustainable Around the World
Organic farming is more profitable than conventional farming, according to the results of a new meta-analysis.