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.
Policy and Organizing
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
Germany Awards Grant to Protect Biodiversity
Germany leads the way with a historic grant supporting biodiversity.
Lowering Meat Consumption, Reducing the Impacts of Climate Change
Chatham House researchers encourage the global community to eat less meat to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Study Finds that Smallholder Farmers Need More Support to Adopt Conservation Agriculture Practices
A study of the adoption of conservation agriculture in Paraguay identifies challenges faced by small-scale farmers in its sustained implementation.
Eating Local: The Benefits of Local Procurement in Emergency Response
There’s still room for improvement in the local and regional procurement of food aid.
Fighting for Recognition: The Role of Women on Sri Lankan Tea Plantations
Women working on Sri Lankan tea plantations are fighting for recognition.
Growing the Local Food Economy of Denver as a Community
Grow Local Colorado is promoting local food, local economy, and local community throughout Denver, CO.
10 Food Policy Questions We Want Answered From the 2016 Presidential Candidates
These are the 10 food policy questions that every 2016 presidential candidate needs to answer.
New Law Could Change France’s Food System for the Better
French Parliament has voted in favor of a law that could revolutionize their food system.
Eliminating Toxic Pesticides from Our Food and Environment
Beyond Pesticides is bringing pesticide policy reform to Washington, D.C.
Misguided Dietary Guidelines?
The new Dietary Guidelines disappoint nutrition experts who had hoped for sustainability recommendations.
Pilot Study Finds Diet Management at Food Banks Improves Diabetes among Low-Income Populations
A recent study determined that the targeted management of diabetes and diet among low-income populations at food banks resulted in disease improvement.
Pennsylvania-based Organization Unifies the Anti-Hunger Movement, Pushes for Policy Change
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania is a network of food banks and charitable organizations striving to strengthen the anti-hunger movement.
Dietary Guidelines Miss the Mark on Sustainability
The new Dietary Guidelines disappoint nutrition experts who had hoped for sustainability recommendations.
Agriculture as a Gateway to Poverty Alleviation
The Chicago Council of Global Affairs aims to generate discussion of global food security issues.
116 Orgs You Might Not Have Heard About, But Should Know in 2016
This year, Food Tank is featuring 116 organizations you may not have heard about, but should look out for over the new year.
