Small-Scale Farming

Civilization Boxset: Is Open Sourced Hardware the Future?

Open Source Ecology is creating open source blueprints for cost-effective and efficient machines to build a “civilization-in-a-box.”

15 Protectors of Biodiversity #IDB2015

May 22 is the International Day of Biodiversity—an opportunity to increase understanding and awareness of the Earth’s flora and fauna.

“Global Sustainable Food and Agriculture: A Landscape Assessment” Released at Milan Expo

The Global Alliance for the Future of Food is working for strategic and collaborative funding of food and agriculture sustainability initiatives.

California Farmers Use Carbon Sequestration to Reverse Climate Change

Farmers in California are using carbon sequestration to improve soil health, diversify plant life, and reverse climate change.

Growing A Future: The Green Shoots Foundation Works to Empower Cambodian Youth through Agriculture

The Green Shoots Foundation’s Food & Agriculture and Social Entrepreneurship initiative is inspiring change in communities in Southeast Asia.

From Blight to Beauty: 10 Urban Agriculture Projects in Detroit

Detroiters turn to urban farming to revitalize their blighted city. Food Tank highlights the city’s top urban agriculture projects.

Big Head Farm has a Big Idea to Revolutionize Farmer Support

Food Tank recently interviewed Karen Warner of Big Head Farms about One Million Seeds, her innovative model that will support small and mid-sized farmers.

“Brewing” Change for Small-Scale Coffee Farmers

Through Project Alianza, Nicagaruan smallholders benefit from higher prices and sustainable management practices.

Attention U.S. Government: Farming is a Public Service!

Farming is a public service, and the federal government should treat this vocation as such, says farmer Steven Waldman.

Educating the Next Generation of Food Activists: An Interview With Dr. Amy Allen-Chabot

Dr. Amy Allen-Chabot talks to Food Tank about the important role education plays in creating a sustainable food system.

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