Public Health

What Will it Take to End Global Malnutrition by 2030?

The Global Nutrition Report examines the state of nutrition in the world and what it will take to end global malnutrition by 2030.

New Developments in the System of Rice Intensification (SRI): An Interview with Norman Uphoff

Food Tank interviewed Norman Uphoff to learn about recent updates with his work.

Controversial GMO Study Finds No Adverse Effects on Human Health

A comprehensive analysis of more than 900 publications provides a fresh perspective on the applications of genetic engineering in agriculture.

Is it Possible to Grow Spinach Locally and Year-Round?

How can we grow spinach year-round while conserving land, water, and food miles? Check out this How Does it Grow episode to find out.

The First 1,000 Days by Roger Thurow: Eliminating Global Malnutrition 1,000 Days at a Time

Roger Thurow’s The First 1,000 Days follows 12 women from 4 countries as they struggle to provide the best care for their babies in the crucial first 1000 days.

Open Agriculture Initiative: Is Digital Farming the Future of Food?

MIT Open Agriculture Initiative is on a mission to digitalize agriculture using desktop Personal Food Computers and carefully engineered climate recipes.

New Study Finds Potential Health Benefits of Consuming Organic Meats and Milk

A new meta-analysis finds that omega-3 intake from organic animal products might confer measurable health benefits.

Putting “Dollars on the Data:” Map the Meal Gap Report Sheds Light on Food Insecurity in U.S.

The 2016 Map the Meal Gap report provides sobering data about food insecurity and food assistance at the local level in the United States.

17 Farmer Heroes for Sustainability, Equality, and Defense of Traditions

Check out these seventeen farmer heroes who, from poetry to advocacy, are doing more than putting food on our plates.

Feeding Two Birds with One Scone: Copia Re-Routes Food Waste and Alleviates Hunger

Copia, a San Francisco-based organization, uses a tech-savvy business model to address issues of hunger and food distribution.

Using Agroforestry to Save the Planet

Food Tank highlights 16 agroforestry initiatives that are uplifting farmers and communities around the world.

Louisville, KY: Betting Jobs on Rural-Urban Food Connections

Louisville, Kentucky, gets local food flowing with rural outreach.

Interview with Dr. David Katz, President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Dr. David Katz, President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, shares his thought on integrative medicine and nutrition with Food Tank.

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Gives Americans a One-Month Opportunity to Reduce Hunger

During the month of May, the Stamp Out Hunger campaign gives Americans the opportunity to donate and re-route food to the needy.

Helping Smallholder Farmers Build Stronger Businesses with Information and Communication Technology

Information and communication technology can offer new business opportunities for smallholder farmers.

Date Labeling Confusion Causes Food Waste, Consumer Uncertainty

A new short film from the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic examines expiration dates and food waste.

Harlem Grown Helping to Empower Youth

Harlem Grown\’92s urban gardens help to teach children about food justice, sustainability, and nutrition through hands-on educational programs.

Ten Questions with Ray Offenheiser, President of Oxfam America

Food Tank spoke with Ray Offenheiser, the President of Oxfam America, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Ten Questions with Pamela Fessenden of the USAID Bureau for Food Security

Food Tank spoke with Pamela Fessenden of the USAID Bureau for Food Security, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Ten Questions with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Food Tank spoke with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

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