University of Utah is now dedicated to serving twenty percent real food—defined as local, fair, humane, and ecologically sound—by 2020.
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Improving Nutrition for Mothers and Children at the 1,000 Days Symposium
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is hosting a one-day “1,000 Days Symposium” on Thursday, 26 February 2015 in London, England.
“Follow the Farmer” Finalists Announced, Vote for Your Favorite!
Rainforest Alliance’s “Follow the Farmer” contest will give two winners a first-hand experience at farming and forest communities, VOTE for your favorite today!
Three Keys to Healthy Food Systems in both the United States and the Developing World
EcoAgriculture Partners discuss the keys to a sustainable food system and how they are critical to sustainable development in general.
Groups Demand the U.S. Executive Director of the World Bank to Act to Phase Out Business Indicators
Eleven U.S.-based organizations demand the U.S. take action to make sure the World Bank’s primary objective to eliminate poverty is upheld.
Timberland Takes on Reforestation in Haiti
Five years after the earthquake in Haiti, Timberland in partnership with the Smallholder Farmers Alliance is nearing their goal of planting 5 million trees.
Better Together: How Collaboration and Market Access Improves Rural Communities
Collaboration and technology use will allow farmers’ to increase productivity, food security and to better understand their rights.
10 Ways to Support the Next Generation of Farmers
Support a new generation of farmers as they take on the difficult task of feeding the nation.
Neonicotinoid Controversy Continues One Year Into EU Ban
One year into EU wide ban on neonicotinoids, controversy is still widespread on how to protect bee populations.
World Premiere of Food Tank’s Award-Winning Documentary “Man in the Maze”
Food Tank, in partnership with Greener Media, is excited to announce the world premiere of award-winning documentary “Man in the Maze.”
Democratizing Innovation
The Democratizing Innovation panel discussed the connection between industry and innovation, as well as the challenges of scaling up and scaling out innovative
The Business of Food
The Business of Food panel brought together perspectives from producers, manufacturers, buyers, and advocates of food.
24 TED Talks That Will Help Save the Food System
Food Tank has decided to highlight 24 TED talks specifically around food issues that we found compelling and worth sharing.
Photographer Offers Fresh Take on the Female Farmer
From rural Washington state to Iceland, Audra Mulkern has her lens focused on the unique perspective of women in agriculture.
International Agroecology Forum to Address Food Security
The International Forum on Agroecology in Mali in 2015 strives to promote agroecology as one solution to food security.
Sweet Sugar Snaps or Sour Pancakes? The Cultivation of Legumes in Ethiopia for Export
With its high altitude, stable climate and rich agricultural traditions, Ethiopia is a good place for growing delicate crops.
101 Global Food Organizations to Watch in 2015
To celebrate 2015, Food Tank is highlighting 101 incredible organizations who are playing a vital part in creating a better food system.
True Cost Accounting in the Food System
The panel, “True Cost Accounting in the Food System,” highlighted a major theme from the Food Tank Summit: cheap food is expensive.
Apples: You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea
Nothing drives home the realization that we’re disconnected from our food like a shiny red apple. Watch the latest episode of How Does it Grow?
