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.
Small-Scale Farming
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.
Land Grabs, Food Security and Global Justice: An Interview with the Oakland Institute
An interview with Anuradha Mittal, founder and director of progressive think tank, the Oakland Institute.
Five Questions with Laurie Benson, Founder of 1% For Women
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Laurie Benson, Founder of 1% For Women, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
Samburu Pastoralists Protect Environment and Culture
The Samburu pastoral way of life protects the environment in which they live, an environment essential to their culture.
Rice Varieties Critical to Culture and Biodiversity at Risk of Extinction
Culturally significant heirloom rice varieties in the Philippines are at risk of extinction.
Terra Madre Day: Celebrating Local Food
Terra Madre Day will take place on December 10, with special events planned around the world.
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.
10 Cities Leading the Conversation on Sustainable Eating
These ten cities around the world are revolutionizing their food systems and leading the conversation on sustainable eating.
Researchers Find an Area the Size of the EU is Cultivated in Urban Areas Around the World
A recent study documents the extent of urban and peri-urban croplands around the world and what resources those farms consume.
