While Miyoko’s revolution has long-term goals for the planet, she implements her values on a daily basis at each stage of production.
Plants
Wild Crops Boost Food Security in the Sahel
Wild perennial crops, or wild plants that grow all year round, are very resilient to drought in Niger’s Zinder region. Rewild Earth has leveraged that resilience to improve food security for people that otherwise don’t have many food options.
New Report Finds That More Food Is Lost in Fields Than Previously Believed
A new report from Santa Clara University finds that more food is lost in the field than previously determined.
Opinion | Why Talk of Regenerative Agriculture Should Include Pesticide Reduction
Soil carbon sequestration is becoming a topic for farmers and politicians alike—but which conversations will distinguish sustainability from trend?
Fast-Casual Vegan Restaurant Proves Plants Are Tasty
A Detroit-based fast-casual vegan restaurant is bringing unique food combinations that are appealing to the masses and proving plants are tasty.
15 Crops Secured in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Storing nearly 1 million seeds from genebanks worldwide in a cave at -18 degrees Celsius, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault ensures that if a genebank’s seeds vanish or fall into ruin, much the world’s biodiversity will still remain helping ensure food security.
New Index Helps Countries Boost Food Systems Sustainability
Countries have generally high agrobiodiversity but need to step up to foster sustainability in food and agriculture, a new index from Bioversity International shows.
11 Kitchen Hacks to Cut Down on Food Waste in the Tastiest Way
Use your food to its fullest potential. By using the often-forgotten peels, stems, leaves, and other parts of an ingredient, you can waste less and taste more. Food Tank gives 11 tips for maximizing what you buy at the grocery store.
Severe Weather in the U.S. Is Impacting Global Food Security
Climate change brings heavy rainfall and flooding to key farm states in the Midwestern U.S. causing price spikes globally and a reminder that in a globalized food system the impacts are felt far beyond the farm.
Unique Learning Laboratory is Giving City Kids the Opportunity to Explore Sustainable Agriculture
City Growers is creating unique and forward-thinking programs for youth across New York City to explore agriculture and sustainability.
