Sustainable Agriculture

Rethinking Meat: An Interview with Ariane Daguin

Ariane Daguin, founder and CEO of D\’92Artagnan, explains the importance of humane and sustainable meat production.

Seven Questions with Denise O’Brien, Farmer and Founder of Women, Food Agriculture Network

Food Tank spoke with Denise O’Brien, farmer and founder of Women, Food Agriculture Network, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

Students Develop Innovative Solution to Reduce Food Insecurity in Nunavut

Students developed an initiative to reduce food insecurity in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Ten Questions with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO at Heifer International

Food Tank spoke with Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO at Heifer International, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.

The Wireless Garden of Edyn: Changing How Gardeners Grow Food

The Edyn Garden Sensor uses the Internet to monitor changes occurring in a garden, so the gardener knows precisely what is needed for her plants to flourish.

United Nations Finds That Greenhouse Gases Are Increasing from Agriculture

A report by the FAO, University of Minnesota, and CGIAR suggests that sustainable intensification is not enough to lower agricultural emissions to safe levels.

Appleton Farms: A CSA Thinking Outside the Box

Check out why the mix-and-match system of CSA at Appleton Farms prioritizes shareholder choice and provides consumer convenience.

International Project Sheds Light on Voluntary Sustainability Standards

The State of Sustainability Initiatives aims to shed light on voluntary sustainability standards operating in the agricultural and fisheries sectors.

Interview with Joseph Simcox, The Botanical Explorer

Simcox hopes to preserve food plant species and varieties that are endangered and increase appreciation for biodiversity by collecting and sharing rare seeds.

From the Ground Up: An Interview with Groundswell International

Steve Brescia of Groundswell International shares impact, strategies, and innovation of international farmers.

RIPPLE Africa Ensures Fish for Tomorrow in Lake Malawi

An amazingly effective conservation project devised by a small UK charity is ensuring that there are fish for tomorrow in Africa\’92s third-largest lake.

Taking Sustainable Farming Vertical

In May, the Association for Vertical Farming completed a successful, and first ever, international Vertical Farming Innovation Award.

New Report Reveals Influence of Pesticide Lobby on Bee Protections

Friends of the Earth released a report revealing the role of the pesticide industry in weakening pollinator protection policies.

Innovation in the Fields: A Growing Culture is Connecting Farmers in a New Way

In agriculture, collective knowledge can lead to a more sustainable food system.

Closer Look at Rural Gives Sacramento New Economic Direction

Sacramento\’92s local food strategy grows non-farm jobs.

Harvard Law School Brings Food Recovery Entrepreneurs Together for National Conference

The Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic will host a conference this month on reducing food waste.

Interview with the Dervaes Family, Urban Homesteaders

The Dervaes family shares their thoughts about self-sufficiency and urban homesteading with Food Tank.

Demand for Organic Food Growing in the UAE: An Interview with Becky Balderstone

Becky Balderstone is the founder of Ripe Organic, a store, farm network, and community organization that has been operating in the UAE since 2011.

Interview with Hilal Elver: U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food

Food Tank spoke with Hilal Elver, law professor and globally distinguished fellow, on the right to food and barriers in the world’s food system.

Barilla’s Commitment to Food that is Good for You and The Planet

A new report from the Barilla Group highlights the company’s initiatives around sustainable agriculture and nutrition.

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