An interview with Anuradha Mittal, founder and director of progressive think tank, the Oakland Institute.
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What is the Most Important Thing We Can All Do to Help Change the Food System?
Food Tank asked summit speakers to answer: “In 140 characters or less – what is the most important thing we can all do to help change the food systems?”
Tune In to the Food Tank Summit Livestream: January 21-22 9AM-5PM EST
Watch the Food Tank via Livestream and join the conversation using hashtag: #FoodTank. Email questions to Questions@FoodTank.com.
Celebrating Farmer Creativity Around the World
The international network Prolinnova hosts Farmer Innovation Fairs across the globe to bring together smallholder farmers and celebrate their creativity.
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.
Announcing the 1st Annual Food Tank Summit in partnership with The George Washington University
Food Tank, in partnership with The George Washington University, is excited to announce the 1st Annual Food Tank Summit on January 21st and 22nd, 2015.
Six Awesome Food Organizations in Connecticut
Connecticut has six top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
Food Tank Launches Democratizing Innovation Research Program –– Share Your Solutions!
Food Tank announces the exciting start of a research project with the McKnight Foundation and YOU to learn about innovational solutions to the food system!
Not Your Grandpa’s Farm: Upcoming Conference to Focus the Future of Technology in Agriculture
The 9th Conference of the Asian Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture will focus on the future use of ICTs in agriculture.
Top 10+ Urban Gardens and Markets in Houston
Houston’s diverse urban agriculture projects reflect the city’s desire to grow and share healthy food with hungry Texans.
Does Organic Make Food Better For You?
A new study shows that organically-grown produce has a higher nutritional value than conventionally-grown produce.
Food for Tomorrow: The New York Times Gathers Food Experts to Discuss the Future of Food
Food for Tomorrow, organized by The New York Times, will provide a unique opportunity for collaboration on solutions to hunger, obesity, and poverty.
New Study Indicates Organic Foods are Higher in Antioxidants, Lower in Pesticides
New research shows organically grown crops have higher levels of antioxidants and lower levels of pesticides.
Fresh vs. Frozen: Who Wins the Fish Filet Fight?
For conscientious consumers, knowing the differences between fresh and frozen seafood can lead to healthier, more sustainable choices.
Food Tank’s Summer 2014 Reading List – 18 Books For A Better Food System
Food Tank’s 18 summer “must reads” for your tablet or bookshelf.
Think Global, Buy Local: A new study looks at the impact of buying local produce on local economies
Think Globally, Act Locally has been a motto of the sustainable food movement – but does it improve local economies?
NEW REPORT: Food Tank By The Numbers: Family Farming
Food Tank highlights new research showing how family farms, can nourish the world while protecting the environment in a new report, Food Tank by the Numbers.
Feces Can Change the World: Using Human Excreta as Fertilizer
Waste management and soil scientists meet to discuss using human excretion to fertilize farms and gardens.
Food Tank’s Spring Reading List
Food Tank has hand-picked 16 books that have educated, inspired, and informed us for your spring reading list.
Cyanobacterial Bio-fertilizer: Nature’s Own Solution for Improved Soil Fertility
Cyanobacterial bio-fertilizer can be an environmentally-friendly and affordable nitrogen-rich fertilizer which farmers can use to improve soil fertility.
