Pennsylvania has seven top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just-released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
Policy and Organizing
White House Takes Steps To Protect Bee Populations
President Obama acknowledges alarming scientific research pointing to considerable declines in pollinator populations and implements protective policies.
President Clinton and Global Leaders Inspired by Coalition of Immokalee Workers
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers is recognized by global leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting.
World Leaders Come Together to Discuss the Interconnection of Landscapes, Agriculture and Climate
It is crucial to take a cross-sectoral journey toward sustainable landscape-scale development and climate resiliency.
Sign Food Tank’s Petition to Support a Tax on Harmful Sugary Drinks
The SWEET Act is a bill aimed to limit the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by taxing each ounce of added sugar.
10 Cities Leading the Conversation on Sustainable Eating
These ten cities around the world are revolutionizing their food systems and leading the conversation on sustainable eating.
Health of Medicinal Plants at Risk
Growing demand of medicinal plants has led to increased opportunity for smallholder farmers as well as challenges for long-term sustainability of the resource.
La Via Campesina and the Path to Food Sovereignty
La Via Campesina is an international movement giving voice to small- and medium-scale farmers around the world.
BCFN YES! Finalists to Present at Sixth International Forum on Food & Nutrition
The ten Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) YES! Finalists will present at the Sixth International Forum on Food and Nutrition December 3–4 in Milan.
Court’s Decision Upholding California Egg Law Could Mean Better Conditions on Egg Farms Nationwide
Court upholds California egg law, paving the way for more humane conditions for hens on egg farms throughout the United States.
Food Hero: Eric Holt-Giménez and the Campesino a Campesino Movement
Eric Holt-Giménez is the Executive Director of Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy.
Six Awesome Food Organizations in Arizona
Arizona has six top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
Five Awesome Food Organizations in Alaska
Alaska has five top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
Our Food System Needs Reform: Five Reasons Why Food Policy Change Starts with You
Here are five reasons why food policy change starts with you.
Promoting Urban Agriculture is Policy in San Francisco
San Francisco leads in urban agriculture by providing a pathway to property tax reductions for urban growers.
Cancer in Context: Ted Schettler’s Eco-Social Framework of Breast Cancer
In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn about the ecology of breast cancer in this review of Ted Schettler’s most recent publication.
To Feed the World in 2050 We Have to Change Course
We can feed the world in 2050 if we change course and if we stop focusing only on producing more agricultural commodities.
Can Palm Oil Go Sustainable in Indonesia?
Pulling off climate mitigation, like REDD+, and fixing deforestation in Indonesia’s palm oil industry is a difficult proposition.
Scanning for Solutions: National Survey Asks Communities Nationwide to Share Food Projects
The Wallace Center at Winrock International, Changing Tastes and Common Market scan the nation for community-based food system innovations.
UN Climate Summit Takes Steps to Ensure Food Security for 9 Billion People by 2050
GFAR stakeholders have been at the forefront of actions to raise awareness of the potential of agricultural systems in adapting and mitigating to climate change
