The 50 Million Meals Campaign is working with a collective of 400 small, organic pepper farmers in Southern Cambodia to develop a community-based, fair trade distribution system for the Kampot pepper.
Small-Scale Farming
Regenerative Organic Certification Launches to Prioritize Soil Health and Farmworker Justice in Food Products
The standards, which require more sustainable and equitable practices than many existing certifications, are based around three pillars: soil health and land management, animal welfare, and farmer and worker fairness.
Niman Ranch Farmers Raise Family to be Stewards of the Land
Niman Ranch family farmers, Brice and Melanie Hundling, offer insight into their sustainable farming.
Women Reclaim Farming in Documentary “Rise, Root, Revolution!”
Documentary exposing the history of racism and sexism in American farming features woman-led Rise & Root Farm
28 Organizations Promoting Indigenous Food Sovereignty
These 28 organizations are preserving Indigenous food systems and promoting Indigenous food sovereignty.
Through FarmLink Michigan Farmers Sell Directly to Households
The food hub West Michigan FarmLink is connecting small farmers with households in need of fresh, nutritious food.
Social and Environmental Justice Activists React to EU Farm to Fork Strategy
The EU’s new Farm to Fork strategy marks a turning point in climate change legislation, setting forth principles to alleviate the environmental and social impacts of food production and food consumption
Farms for the Future: 20 Organizations Protecting Farmland
These 20 organizations are protecting small farmers and their land around the world.
COVID-19 and the Global Food Supply: Big Lessons from the World’s Small Farms
Successes in farming communities from Nepal to Guatemala hold lessons for those in the U.S. who see small-scale farms as one way to build resilience. Though each success story is different, the communities often share three commonalities.
New on the Podcast: Emily Broad Leib and Doug O’Brien Talk International Food Donation, and Chef Pierre Thiam Calls for Fonio on American Tables
On Food Talk Live: Dani talks with the creators of the new Global Food Donation Policy Atlas about mapping food donation and waste. Then, chef Pierre Thiam introduces the ancient African grain fonio and its potential to fight food insecurity and climate change.
Marc Oshima on Innovations in Urban Vertical Farming and Frida Herrera-Endinjok on Nutrition Justice
According to AeroFarms co-founder and CMO Marc Oshima, vertical farming and aeroponics can help slow climate change and support community food security. Later, student activist and master gardener Frida Herrera-Endinjok describes her approach to nutrition justice: building urban gardens and fighting food waste.
New on the Podcast: Rose Hayden-Smith on the Recent Rise in Home Gardening
Emeritus Advisor Rose Hayden-Smith on crisis gardening in the U.S.
New on the Podcast: John Piotti Discusses A Farmers’ Relief Fund and Ruben Echeverria Talks Global Food Policy
President and CEO of American Farmland Trust, John Piotti, talks small farmers and Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Ruben Echeverria, talks global food policy during coronavirus
Stephen Ritz on Urban Farming And Food Access in The Bronx
Stephen Ritz discuss how his organization is adapting to feed their community.
Maureen Muketha Discusses Tule Vyema’s Efforts to Boost Food Security in Kenya with Sack Farming
On Food Talk Live, Dani speaks with nutritionist Maureen Muketha, the founder of Tule Vyema. In the city of Kiserian, Kenya, Tule Vyema teaches young women how to cultivate indigenous crops that can help them eat more nutritiously and be more food secure.
Kentucky Organization Using Pop-up Markets to Promote Fresh Food as a Human Right
The award-winning New Roots Fresh Stop Market (FSM) initiative uses pop-up markets and cooperative economics to bring fresh, healthy food to food insecure neighborhoods around Louisville.
Over 50 Organizations Urge Congress to Prioritize Small, Mid-Sized Farms for COVID-19 Relief
An open letter to congress signed by 54 organizations calls for stimulus funding for small farms and farm workers in response to COVID-19.
Jim Perdue, Tom McDougall Talk Supply Chain, COVID-19
Danielle Nierenberg interviews Jim Perdue of Perdue Farms and Tom McDougall of 4P Foods.
They discuss farmers, the impact of COVID-19, and how they’re responding to the crisis.
Nonprofit Teaches Seed Saving To Restore Farmers’ Food Sovereignty
Farmers can strengthen their resilience to climate change by savings seeds that are adapted to the environmental conditions of their region.
Gene Baur Talks Farm Animals In Crisis
“Government policies and laws are very important – and have enabled an inefficient system – and that has to change.”