These 21 books dig deep into the complexities of food, farming, and climate—offering insights for a better future.
Sustainable Agriculture
Remembering Joan Dye Gussow: Pioneer of Local Food Movement
Joan Dye Gussow, a nutrition pioneer and local food advocate, shaped the sustainable food movement with her groundbreaking work and lifelong passion.
Op-Ed | India Must Redesign its Agriculture Based on Regenerative Farming
India’s farmlands are losing soil health and productivity—regenerative farming offers a way to restore nature, secure food supplies, and build a sustainable future.
In Parched Zimbabwe, Small-Scale Farmers Turn to Traditional Crops
Severe droughts are pushing Zimbabwe farmers back to traditional crops like millet and sorghum.
We’re Ignoring a Major Public Health Crisis—Farmer Mental Health
Major mental health organizations across the U.S. have support programs designed to address rural and agricultural health, but few focus specifically on farmer mental health.
How Film Is Changing the Narrative on Farming and Food Justice
From “Farming While Black” to “The Envoy Show,” documentary films and series are highlighting a brighter future for food and agriculture systems.
Ensuring Coffee’s Future in a Changing Climate
Nespresso’s programs are designed to improve coffee production globally while supporting farmers and their communities.
Zero Foodprint’s Bold Plan: Turning the U.S. Food System into a Climate Solution
Zero Foodprint wants to use funding from everyday food purchases to improve soil health.
Family Farmer Finds a Connection to Eaters Through Livestock
“Livestock changes the focus of everything,” says third-generation farmer Randy Hutton, Jr. “It completes the loop.”
Can Grape Pomace Replace Antibiotics in Poultry Farming?
Phytoflock is pioneering a feed additive derived from grape pomace that promotes immune health while reducing food waste.
Investing in Farmers for Ecosystem Services: A Path to Healthy Soils
Farmers are essential to build healthy soils and resilient communities.
125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025
As we enter a new quarter century, keep an eye on these 125 organizations building resilience, fighting injustice, and nourishing eaters all around the world.
Op-Ed | A Missing Investment Strategy: Climate Resilience Hides in Local Food Markets
Territorial markets lie at the center of resilient food systems.
How Agroecology Can Help Countries Tap Climate Finance and Fund Food Systems Transformation
By integrating agroecological interventions into NDCs, countries can hit their climate goals, attract finance and improve food security.
Harvesting Solutions: How Food Systems Can Unlock Progress on Climate and Biodiversity
Agroecology can align action on biodiversity loss, climate change and land degradation.
EARTH University Alumni Are Leading on Global Sustainable Development
EARTH University’s academic model is creating a network of agricultural leaders and entrepreneurs.
Sustainability Means ‘Freedom to Really Farm How We Should Be Farming’
Farmer Trisha Zachman is hopeful for the future, seeing more companies looking to source responsibly raised ingredients.
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.