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Farmer Friday: An Interview with Adi Kumbruka on Ecological Farming

Kondh subsistence farmer Adi Kumbruka of Odisha, India talks to Food Tank about living interdependently with the land and forests and the importance of mixed-crop farming.

Ten Questions with Gregory Kearns of Heifer International

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Gregory Kearns, of Heifer International, who will be speaking at the upcoming Chicago Summit.

Ten Questions with Kenneth Quinn, President of The World Food Prize

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Kenneth Quinn, President of The World Food Prize, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Ten Questions with Patrick O’Neill, CEO and Founder of Amp Your Good

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Patrick O’Neill, CEO and Founder of Amp Your Good, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Tech Company Winnow Focuses on Food Waste at the Source

Winnow Systems hopes to solve the problem of food waste at its root by developing technologies that help prevent food from being wasted in the first place.

Starbucks Launches Nationwide Food Rescue Program

Starbucks and Feed America team up to rescue millions of healthy meals for the homeless and veterans.

Ten Questions with Lisa Moon, President and CEO of The Global FoodBanking Network

Food Tank had the opportunity to speak with Lisa Moon, President and CEO of The Global FoodBanking Network, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Eight Questions with Kevin Cleary, CEO of Clif Bar & Company

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Kevin Cleary, CEO of Clif Bar & Company, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Nine Questions with Juliette Majot, Executive Director at Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

Food Tank had the chance to speak with Juliette Majot, Executive Director at Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Women and biodiversity: five new Slow Food presidia with females at the fore

The sweet pink tomatoes of a small region in Bulgaria are overshadowed by high-yield varieties.

Celebrating International Day of Rural Women 2016

On October 15, the world celebrates rural women and their essential roles in sustainable development.

Five Aquaculture Questions for Dr. Jillian Fry

Dr. Fry is involved in education, advocacy, policy, and research on the consequences of industrial aquaculture and animal food production.

Eat Better, Eat Less, Food for All

The future of the planet depends on what you eat. On the occasion of World Food Day, the BCFN Foundation launches a video to raise awareness on the strong impact that our food choices have on our Planet.

James Beard Foundation and Food Tank to Release Third Annual Good Food Org Guide

The James Beard Foundation and Food Tank will release the third annual Good Food Org Guide at the James Beard Food Conference in New York City on October 17-18.

The Cookbook Project Trains Community Leaders to Promote Food Literacy and Cooking Education

The Cookbook Project offers an online program that trains people to become Certified Food Literacy Educators.

Food Recovery in Marin County, California

ExtraFood works to end hunger and minimize food waste in Marin County, where approximately 50,000 people are unsure of where their next meal will come from.

Project Green Challenge 2016 Sparks Change

Project Green Challenge consists of 30 days of environmentally-themed challenges to encourage environmental stewardship amongst students and future generations.

One Hundred Thousand Beating Hearts focuses on regenerative farming

As a re-generational farmer Will Harris manages a living ecosystem centered on sustainability, animal welfare, and humane agricultural and environmental stewardship.

The Organic Center Report Says Organic Livestock Can Combat Antibiotic Resistance

A recent report by The Organic Center asserts that organic meat is “the best choice” consumers can make to protect against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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