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Policy and Organizing
Antibiotics In Food: Can Less Do More?
The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Sciences is taking a closer look at the effects of reducing the use of antibiotics in food production in the United States.
Knowledge Exchange Program Addresses Threats to Agricultural Biodiversity
A recent knowledge exchange program addressed the need for alternative responses to agricultural biodiversity loss.
Date Labeling Confusion Causes Food Waste, Consumer Uncertainty
A new short film from the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic examines expiration dates and food waste.
Ten Questions with Pamela Fessenden of the USAID Bureau for Food Security
Food Tank spoke with Pamela Fessenden of the USAID Bureau for Food Security, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
Food Tank spoke with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Seven Questions with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
Food Tank spoke with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Jason Huffman, Agriculture and Trade Editor for POLITICO Pro
Food Tank spoke with Jason Huffman, the Agriculture and Trade Editor for POLITICO Pro, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Spike Mendelsohn, Chairman of the D.C. Food Policy Council
Food Tank spoke with Spike Mendelsohn, Chef and Chairman of the D.C. Food Policy Council, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Is Antibiotic Use in the U.S. Livestock Industry Declining?
The U.S. fast food industry begins to shift away from the sub-therapeutic use of antibiotics in livestock production.
Ten Questions with Jeremiah Lowery of the D.C. Food Policy Council
Food Tank spoke with Jeremiah Lowery, a political appointee to the D.C. Food Policy Council.
Ten Questions with Diane Hatz, Founder and Executive Director of Change Food
Food Tank spoke with Diane Hatz, the Founder and Executive Director of Change Food, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Allan Jury, Vice President of Public Policy at World Food Program USA
Food Tank spoke with Allan Jury, the Vice President of Public Policy at World Food Program USA, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
A Leading Scientist Promotes Agroecology in the Movement Against Pesticides
Food Tank had the opportunity to talk to Marcia Ishii-Eiteman regarding pesticides and her work with farmer field schools.
Nine Questions with Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director of Food & Water Watch
Food Tank spoke with Wenonah Hauter, the Founder and Executive Director of Food & Water Watch.
Ten Questions with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO of Heifer International
Food Tank spoke with Pierre Ferrari, the President and CEO of Heifer International, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Ulises Zatarain, Program Director of the Washington Youth Garden
Food Tank spoke with Ulises Zatarain, the Program Director of the Washington Youth Garden, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
22 Organizations Working to Restore Soils in 2016
This week, Food Tank highlights 22 organizations that are restoring soils and ecosystems worldwide.
Wendy’s Feels the Heat: Protestors Set to NYC Streets to Demand Justice for Farmworkers
Thursday, March 3, hundreds will take to the streets to protest Wendy’s refusal of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ award-winning Fair Food Program.
A Hope Based On Things That Are Possible
Food Tank talks with climate change expert Dr. Richard Houghton
