What was off the radar—almost taboo, even—at the Climate Talks in Paris (COP21) was the topic of meat consumption.
Policy and Organizing
The Future of the Organic Movement: Organic 3.0
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements calls for a new phase of the organic movement, termed Organic 3.0.
Arabella’s 12 Good Food Policy Priorities
Arabella Advisors’ Good Food Practice released a list of 12 policy priorities for improving the food system.
STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture
STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.
35 Google+ Accounts to Follow
Food Tank has rounded up a list of 35 Google+ accounts of organizations you should follow.
Oregon Uses Schools to Move the Needle on Regional Food
Oregon’s farm to school incentive powers regional food economies.
Real, Good Food: Chef-Advocate Maria Hines Serves up More than Dinner
Chef Maria Hines is a powerhouse advocate for real, organic food. Food Tank spoke with her to find out more about her excellent work.
We Feed the Planet Puts Young Farmers in Control of Food Security
Slow Food’s We Feed the Planet Conference highlights the importance of farmer directed innovation.
Tell the Presidential Candidates to Devise a National Food Policy
Demand a National Food Policy to save farms, protect public health, and reduce inequality in the food system.
Nurturing the Growth and Resiliency of Food and Farming Systems in Wisconsin
MFAI speaks with Food Tank about their initiatives to nurture the ecological, social, and economic resiliency of food and farming systems in Wisconsin.
Plate of the Union: American Voters Demand Action on Food Policy
Plate of the Union aims to put food and farms at the center of the national conversation leading up to the 2016 Presidential election.
Ending Hunger and Shaping Policy in Utah
Utahns Against Hunger uses education and nutrition programs to fight for better food security in Utah.
The Central Ohio Regional Food Council: Promoting Local Food and Sustainable Agriculture
The Central Ohio Regional Food Council brings together agricultural thought leaders to create blueprints for building a better and more sustainable food system.
Celebrating 20 Years: An Interview with the International Land Coalition
The International Land Coalition discusses 20 years, the Global Land Forum, and the Sustainable Development Goals with Food Tank.
The Protein Challenge 2040: A Roadmap to the Future of Protein
An innovative forum brings together key players to address a more sustainable future for protein.
Barilla Center Cultivates Next Generation of Food Leaders
Alumni of the BCFN network will gather at the Milan EXPO to launch a youth manifesto.
Saving California Agriculture Through Innovative Solutions
The California Climate and Agriculture Network is working toward better agriculture and environmental policies in California and the United States.
Using Grassroots Organizing to Protect and Support Idaho
The Idaho Organization of Resource Councils speaks with Food Tank about their initiatives to improve the economic well-being of their communities.
World Health Organization Study Proves Need for Regulation of Fast Food Industries
With more health problems being linked to the success of fast food companies, the role of government is being questioned.
Small-Scale Farming to Stop Cocaine Production
As Colombia halts its aerial spraying program, the alternative development programs look to turn farmers towards legal agriculture.
