Sustainable Agriculture

Shaping the Future of Food: Global Experts Convene for Crops that Nourish

Food, agriculture, and environmental health experts will come together for the Crops that Nourish Convening to build a global agenda for crops that nourish people and the planet.

Climate Action Is A Unified Solution To Strengthen Soils, Cut Food Waste, And Nourish The Future

Ecosystem well-being is deeply tied to our own well-being as people and communities, panelists said during a Climate Week Summit.

‘Biodiversity Is Our Real Crop Insurance:’ Good Land Stewardship As A Foundation of Climate Resilience

Strengthening land—and those who steward it—is central to creating a more resilient and nourishing future, panelists said at Climate Week.

Seeds for Resilience Strengthens Genebanks Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Seeds for Resilience is helping genebanks in sub-Saharan Africa safeguard vital, diverse crops to thrive in a changing climate.

Sustainable Harvest International: Empowering Central American Farmers

Sustainable Harvest International is working to empower Central American farmers, promote sustainable practices, and drive community development.

Ustawi Afrika Is Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable farming and entrepreneurship lessons create gender equity and positive change for rural women in Kenya.

20 Food Systems Reads that Will Inspire You this Summer

Discover a handpicked selection of inspiring summer reads that offer fresh perspectives on sustainability, agriculture, and the future of food systems.

Revitalizing Rural Communities Means Supporting Small Farms

Between 1935 and 2023, the number of farms in the U.S. decreased by 72 percent, while the average farm size nearly tripled.

New Report Notes the Global Struggle Over Farmland and Food Sovereignty

A new report by IPES-Food reveals that global land consolidation by powerful actors is displacing small farmers and threatening biodiversity.

ICIPE Wants to Advance Insect Technology Globally

Nairobi-based research institute icipe is helping to lead international efforts that seek to introduce insect technology across food systems.

Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute: Sowing Seeds of Sustainability

Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute is preserving indigenous wisdom to create a more sustainable and resilient world.

Field to Plate: Walla Walla Community College’s Hands-On Approach

Uncover a hands-on culinary journey at Walla Walla CC, where students learn the art of sustainable cooking and agriculture in the heart of Washington’s renowned wine region.

Empowering Municipalities for Climate-Resilient Food Security in Canada

After winning the Smart Cities Challenge, the County of Wellington implemented two pilot programs to reinforce climate-resilient food security.

Young Farmers Bring Small-scale, Humane Hog Farming Back to Iowa

Neighbors love to drive by and see a young family raising hogs outdoors again—a rare sight in Eric and Mikala Boors’ part of Iowa.

Building Power in Food Systems through Social Cohesion: ‘You Have to Mobilize Together’

Million Belay believes in a model for food systems that is grounded in communities, promoting a goal of food sovereignty

The Future Is Here: How California’s Farmers Are Adapting to a Changing Climate

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture explains where she sees the greatest opportunities to help farmers mitigate and adapt the effects of the climate crisis.

Sowing Sustainability: The Power of Relationships in Food Systems Transformation

Farmers are central to food and agriculture systems transformation. But they need investment and support to succeed.

Mexico’s Agricultural Landscape: Overcoming Climate Challenges for a Sustainable Future

H.E Víctor M. Villalobos believes that technology will be central in helping farmers across North America adapt to the changing climate.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Dec. 8

COP28 is calling governments, corporations, and philanthropists together, with youth and education taking center stage.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Thursday, Dec. 7

Policymakers, scientists, advocates, farmers, and youth from around the world are already putting food systems front-and-center at the UN Climate Change Conference.

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