The Obama administration’s negotiations with multinational corporations could lead to a bad deal for local food systems.
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Cultivating the Next Generation of Food System Leaders
Food Tank and IFAD are excited to announce a new collaboration using communications to help cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Chef Rozanne Gold: Cooking Fresh and Simple With Kids
Food Tank discusses taste education and cooking fresh with Chef Rozanne Gold, author of two cookbooks for young chefs.
High Food Prices and Obesity in Costa Rica
Costa Ricans spend around 30 percent of their annual income on food and drinks and obesity rates reach 70 percent.
Cesar Chavez Day: Celebrating Farmworkers
A look at the current state of farmworkers as Cesar Chavez Day approaches.
Prescribing Good Food for Better Health
Dr. P.K. Newby is on a mission to encourage health and sustainability through nutrition.
Farmworkers Get the Recognition they Deserve
Farmworkers take center stage during Farmworker Awareness Week.
ActionAid Calls for Congress to Reform Biofuels Mandates
ActionAid is asking Congress to reform the biofuels mandates in the Renewable Fuels Standard and stop food-based biofuels consumption mandates.
Support Food Waste Reduction in Connecticut—Become a Food Waste Fellow!
The Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation (BJFF) is seeking a Food Waste Fellow for a six-month position starting Spring 2015.
Billion Dollar US-funded ‘New Alliance’ Forcing Communities Off their Land in Tanzania
ActionAid is calling on the Obama Administration to end support for the New Alliance, and focus its funding on supporting poor farmers in Africa.
Beware of the Corporate GMO Spin Doctors
Companies like Monsanto hope that casting doubt on the GMO labeling debate will cause us to get caught up in the proverbial weeds of the issue.
Unlocking the Potential of Smallholder Farmers
Esther Nyongesa, a farmer in rural western Kenya, speaks about her challenges as a smallholder farmer and how One Acre Fund helped lift the burden.
Speaking Up for Limiting and Labeling: Added Sugar in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Will the USDA and HHS implement these recommendations in the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines to be finalized later this year?
Why Schools Should Be on the Frontline in Combating Malnutrition
To celebrate International School Meals Day in March, schools from around the world share their school lunch.
Nuubia Artisan Chocolate Prioritizes Sustainable Sourcing
Artisan gourmet chocolate producer Nuubia San Francisco is committed to sustainability.
Why is Coca-Cola Deciding What Kids Eat at School?
In a short documentary by AJ+, a recently launched digital-only network from Al Jazeera based in San Francisco, the role of corporations and lobbyists is examin
French Senate Abolishes Best Before (DLUO) Label
The controversial best-before (DLUO) label for non-perishable food products has been abolished in France by the French Senate.
Calling all Food Entrepreneurs: Join Bootcamp for Crowdfunding Your Innovations!
Food entrepreneurs have the opportunity to launch their own crowdfunding campaign and learn from expert Lisa Fetterman who raised US$1.3 million on Kickstarter.
USDA Report Offers Insight on the Impact of Local Food Systems
Farmers’ market sales might be down, but local food systems are making a notable impact on increasing access to healthy food for all.
Good Turn Earth Company: Transforming the Landscape of Fredericksburg, VA
Good Turn Earth Company will launch a crowdfunding campaign to create a living soil conditioner.
