These ten cities around the world are revolutionizing their food systems and leading the conversation on sustainable eating.
Policy and Organizing
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
IFAD Launches AgTalks Series to Present Human Face of Family Farming
As a contribution to the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF), the International Fund for Agricultural Development, is launching the AgTalks series.
A Feast of Information: This Online Platform is Coordinating Food Advocates Across the Globe
The Global SCP Clearinghouse aims to be a one-stop hub, bringing together scattered information into a coherent space for the international community.
Join the Conversation on ICTs and Family Farming
GFAR pledged to increase joint efforts to boost the contribution of science, technology and innovation to enable family farmers to improve their livelihoods.
New SOFI Report Demonstrates that the War Against Hunger Can Be Won
Although over 805 million people are still malnourished, global hunger is diminishing.
Scaling Up Agroecological Solutions, Farmer to Farmer
The benefits and use of agroecological farming will be investigated and shared at the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food and Nutrition Security.
