Public Health

Support for Urban Agriculture from the Ground Up: Canada’s Parliament Gardens

Learn how the Canadian government demonstrated that urban farming is accessible most anywhere by most anyone through the erection of its Parliament Gardens.

Protecting Disappearing Livestock Breeds

The FAO estimates that close to one-fifth of livestock breeds are endangered.

New Study Suggests Americans Could Feed More People by Changing Diet

A study from Tufts University finds that a vegetarian diet with dairy products has the highest carrying capacity of agricultural land.

Global Alliance Report Highlights Seed Diversity

A report from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food on importance of farmers in preserving seed biodiversity.

Chicago Council Releases its Annual Global Food Security Report

The Chicago Council released its annual global food security report on how to feed the world\’92s growing cities.

Food Loss and Waste Protocol Partnership Releases First-Ever Global Food Waste Standard

The first-ever global standard to measure food waste was recently released.

Weekly Roundup with Food Tank

This past week in events and headline news.

Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein on Health and the Microbiome

Food Tank had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein, a pediatric neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, naturalist, and author of The Dirt Cure.

Seven Questions with Myles Bremner, Former National Director of England’s School Food Plan

Food Tank spoke with Myles Bremner, the former National Director of England\’92s School Food Plan, about school food reform in England.

Oakland’s Freedom Farmers’ Market Celebrates Diversity in the Food Movement

The Freedom Farmers’ Market in supports black farmers and increases food sovereignty in Oakland, California.

George Washington University’s Food Institute: Connecting Researchers, Organizations, and Students

The GW Food Institute has recently launched a new website to showcase food system research and make connections between students and sustainable food.

19 Food Films to Inform and Inspire

Check out Food Tank’s list of food films.

Ten Questions with Blake Young, CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

Food Tank spoke with Blake Young, CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.

Funding Needed for Scholarships to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss

The World Preservation Education Foundation is seeking funding to support students and scientists interested in reducing post-harvest losses.

Funding Needed for Scholarships to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss

The World Preservation Education Foundation is seeking funding to support students and scientists interested in reducing post-harvest losses.

Eight Questions with Hsiao-Ching Chou, Director of Communications, Institute for Systems Biology

Food Tank spoke with Hsiao-Ching Chou, Director of Communications at Institute for Systems Biology, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.

Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2016

The theme for International Day of the World\’92s Indigenous Peoples promotes maintaining indigenous knowledge around the world.

Ten Questions with Michael Dimock, President of Roots of Change

Food Tank spoke with Michael Dimock, President of Roots of Change, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.

Food Rescue and Social Responsibility: A Conversation with FoodBridge

Through collaboration between local businesses and nonprofit organizations, FoodBridge addresses food waste and hunger in local communities.

Talking Heritage Chicken with Jesse Solomon, Founder & CEO of Emmer & Co.

At Emmer & Co., heritage-breed chickens are key to a healthy, responsible food system.

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