The European Food Safety Authority, in contradiction to a previous report from the World Health Organization, declared glyphosate to be safe.
Public Health
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.
Rescuing Both Food Waste and Families from Hunger
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine provides solutions to prevent food waste in ten cities throughout the United States.
Fighting Hunger and Obesity in the Central Gulf Coast
Bay Area Food Bank is rising to the challenge of feeding people and combatting obesity.
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.
Good Food from Classrooms to Cafeterias to Home
Food education in the Oxford School District encompasses all areas of their students’ lives, both at school and at home.
Community Forests International Plants Trees and Livelihoods on Pemba Island
Community Forests International has helped Pemban communities plant over one million trees and establish agroforestry systems to provide fruit and timber.
ShareTheMeal: Crowdsolving Global Hunger
ShareTheMeal allows smartphone users to donate meals to hungry children around the world.
Mars Food Commits to 100 Percent Sustainable Rice By 2020
Mars Food is the first to commit to a new standard for sustainable rice production.
Sprouts of Hope: Washington Youth Garden Connects Students with Nature
The Washington Youth Garden uses gardens as a living classrooms for D.C. youth and families.
Urban Farming in Downtown Las Vegas
Vegas Roots is working to bring together the diverse community of Las Vegas by growing organic produce and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Agricultural Growth Corridors Proposed in Dakar
Senegal may convert large areas of land to agriculture through a growth corridor concept.
Healthy Habits for Life: Minneapolis School Kids Engage with Foods Hands-On
Midwest Food Connection uses both classroom and hands-on curriculum to teach Minneapolis school kids about healthy eating choices.
Building a Vibrant Food System and Bolstering Local Economies
Wholesome Wave is inspiring underserved communities to make healthier food choices.
Community-Based Food Rescue Programs Providing a Solution to Hunger and Food Waste
Table to Table uses community-based programs to rescue edible food waste and distribute meals to hungry families through partner organizations.
Coalition Building to Fight Food Insecurity
Alaska Food Coalition creates a place for its members to share the best practices and methods for distributing food.
Sustainable Food, Sustainable Lives: How Acta Non Verba Invests in the Future
Acta Non Verba Youth Urban Farm Project nourishes the stomachs, minds, and future of the Oakland community.
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.
Ending Hunger and Shaping Policy in Utah
Utahns Against Hunger uses education and nutrition programs to fight for better food security in Utah.
Rescuing Food to Feed Portland’s Hungry Families
Urban Gleaners is rescuing edible food to be redistributed to hungry families throughout Portland.
