Public Health

66 Instagram Accounts Helping Cultivate a Better Food System!

One of the fastest-growing social media networks is Instagram– Food Tank highlights 66 Instagram accounts cultivating a better food system!

Resolving to Tax Soda

Berkeley’s soda tax reignites flames between activists and Big Soda.

16 Actors and Actresses at the Forefront of the Food Movement

These 16 actors and actresses are using their star power to shed light on the issues facing our troubled food system.

Three Questions with Emily Broad Leib of Harvard Law School

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Emily Broad Leib, of Harvard Law School, who will be speaking at the 1st Annual Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with Jenn Yates of the Union of Concerned Scientists

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Jenn Yates of the Union of Concerned Scientists, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with Baltimore Food Policy Initiative’s Sarah Buzogany

Food Tank recently had an opportunity to speak with with Sarah Buzogany, Baltimore Food Access Planner, spoke at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with Planet Forward’s Frank Sesno

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Frank Sesno, creator of Planet Forward, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with Barbara Ekwall of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Barbara Ekwall, of the U.N. FAO, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with Ivy Ken of the George Washington University

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Ivy Ken of the George Washington University, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

21 Inspiring Initiatives Working to Reduce Food Waste Around the World

These 21 organizations are working to prevent waste at all levels of food production.

25 Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables Promoting Health All Over the World

Many indigenous fruits and vegetables are in danger of abandonment and extinction. People are trying to catalogue as many traditional varieties as possible.

Farmers’ Rights for Reducing Hunger and Poverty

Juanita Chaves Posada, GFAR Senior Adviser on Genetic Resources, is informing smallholder farmers in developing countries about their rights.

Five Questions with Helen Dombalis of the National Farm to School Network

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Helen Dombalis, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit in partnership with The George Was

Improving Food Governance to Break Violence and Hunger’s Vicious Cycle

Rehabilitation of agriculture is a central condition for development, reducing poverty, preventing environmental destruction, and for reducing violence.

Five Questions with Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, PhD, of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with IATP’s Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, PhD, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Young Farmers Alleviating Hunger in Africa

The Africa Solidarity Trust Fund aims to help close the nutrition gap by employing young farmers in the aquaculture and poultry industries.

Top 10 Victories for a Better Food System in 2014

Food Tank highlights the top 10 victories for food systems in 2014.

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.

Maintaining Nutrition from Farm to Fork with Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture

In July 2014, IFAD hosted a four-day workshop to discuss the growing need for nutrient-sensitive agriculture.

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