As the first major bipartisan food policy summit post-inauguration, the event will gather dozens of expert speakers who are top leaders across all sectors of the food industry,
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Veterans Gain New Life with Heroic Food: Interview with founder Leora Barish
Heroic Food has a mission to provide sustainable agriculture instruction to veterans seeking meaningful careers. Founded in 2015, the program is aimed at supporting veterans in their transition back to civilian life and providing opportunities for health and employment “while…
Inside the Grain Revolution and the Future of Bread
International Bread Symposium brings together grain revolution leaders to discuss consumer trends, advances in technology and technique, and the socioeconomic factors that are shaping the bread business.
Grasshoppers Jump into the United States Food Market
Your next protein shake might be made with grasshoppers thanks to a new company, Hargol FoodTech, and their sustainable, humane insect farming techniques.
Sustainable Food Trust to Host Harmony in Food and Farming Conference
A conference held by the Sustainable Food Trust will discuss the principles of harmony in food and farming with a diverse audience this July 10 and 11 in Wales.
New Partnership Pursues Sustainable Rice
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Rice Research Institute are joining forces to promote sustainable rice production and improve the lives of small-scale farmers and women in developing countries.
General Mills Funds Sustainable Ag Research
Cascadian Farms and parent company General Mills has partnered with The Land Institute to incorporate organic Kernza in their commercial lines of cereals and snacks, and to support further research of the grain through a US$500,000 donation to the Forever Green Initiative of University of Minnesota.
Nabeela Lakhani: I’m Taking Action To Create Solutions
Square Roots is trying to mobilize a food revolution by bringing food closer to consumers and empowering entrepreneurs to change the food system.
The Food Sustainability Index: Fostering the Global Shift Towards a More Sustainable Food System
The Food Sustainability Index (FSI) assesses how different areas of the food system and its stakeholders are moving towards a more sustainable direction.
Los Poblanos: Southwest Model Organic Farm
A historic inn and farm in arid New Mexico adopts organic and sustainable practices.
The Compost Story, Brought to You By Kiss the Ground
On May 7, 2017, Kiss the Ground released The Compost Story, a short film about how composting can transform the planet by reducing landfills and improving the health of soils everywhere.
Grilling a Greener Burger at your Summer BBQ
Launch your grilling season with a better burger that’s healthier, more environmentally friendly, and supports your local farmers and ranchers.
Sustainable Coffee Challenge: Making Coffee the First Sustainable Agricultural Product
The Sustainable Coffee Challenge spearheaded by Conservation International just announced the first four Collective Action Networks working to make coffee the first sustainable agricultural product in the world.
Challenge of Change Report: A Holistic Approach to Global Food Security
The Challenge of Change Commission has released a truly comprehensive report that identifies and provides solutions for seven key challenges to achieving global food security.
Nutrient Density: How Does Your Food Measure Up?
Food Tank spoke with Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, about the work they do with farmers to establish more nutrient dense growing practices. The organization is currently developing a standard, and a handheld tool, to measure nutrient density in foods. They hope by doing so they can empower consumers to reward farmers for better growing practices.
The System of Rice Intensification’s Role in Hunger, Climate Change, and Communities
Norman Uphoff is the Senior Advisor for the SRI International Network and Resources Center (SRI-Rice), a program at Cornell University engaged with the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), which is a climate-smart, yield-increasing agriculture methodology that is being utilized by…
Eat Pasta and Pulses as Part of a Sustainable Diet
The type of food we choose to eat determines a large part of our personal carbon footprint. With a long shelf life, pasta helps reduce the amount of food that is thrown away by serving as a base for vegetables…
Urban Gardening in the Southwest
Gardening is difficult in the Southwest United States. Many areas have poor soil and water is limited. Community gardens can help you grow organic food while overcoming these obstacles.