Check out these seventeen farmer heroes who, from poetry to advocacy, are doing more than putting food on our plates.
Sustainable Agriculture
Strengthening Community Food Systems: An Interview with Mandy Fischer
The Intervale Center in Vermont aims to strengthen community food systems. Interview with Development Director Mandy Fischer
Louisville, KY: Betting Jobs on Rural-Urban Food Connections
Louisville, Kentucky, gets local food flowing with rural outreach.
Putting Invasive Species on the Menu
These campaigns encourage people to keep invasive species out of our ecosystems by putting them on your plate.
Redefining Farm-To-Table Eggs in Minnesota: An Interview with Locally Laid Egg Company
Locally Laid Egg Company, a family-run farm in Wrenshall, MN is redefining farm-to-table eggs and strengthening rural economies.
Helping Smallholder Farmers Build Stronger Businesses with Information and Communication Technology
Information and communication technology can offer new business opportunities for smallholder farmers.
How a Virginia Nonprofit is Helping Veterans Launch Careers in Farming
A nonprofit in Virginia is providing veterans with agricultural career opportunities.
Knowledge Exchange Program Addresses Threats to Agricultural Biodiversity
A recent knowledge exchange program addressed the need for alternative responses to agricultural biodiversity loss.
The International Year of Pulses and Tropical Agriculture
Food Tank spoke with Manuele Tam\uc0\u242 , the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture’s Insect Ecologist, about the International Year of Pulses.
Ten Questions with Pamela Fessenden of the USAID Bureau for Food Security
Food Tank spoke with Pamela Fessenden of the USAID Bureau for Food Security, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Seven Questions with Shauna Sadowski, VP of Sustainability and Industry Relations for Annie’s
Food Tank spoke with Shauna Sadowski from Annie’s, one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Six Questions with Roger Thurow, Senior Fellow at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Food Tank spoke with Roger Thurow, Senior Fellow at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Dr. Silvia Abel-Caines, Staff Ruminant Nutritionist for Organic Valley
Food Tank spoke with Dr. Silvia Abel-Caines, Staff Ruminant Nutritionist for Organic Valley, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director of Sustainability at GWU
Food Tank spoke with Kathleen Merrigan, the Executive Director of Sustainability at GWU, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Six Questions with Paul Rice, President & CEO of Fair Trade USA
Food Tank spoke with Paul Rice, the President & CEO of Fair Trade USA. Fair Trade USA is one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Alexander Müller, Study Leader of TEEBAgFood
Food Tank spoke with the Study Leader of TEEBAgFood, Alexander Müller, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Six Questions with Frances Dillard, Director of Marketing for Driscoll’s
Food Tank spoke with Frances Dillard, the Director of Marketing for Driscoll’s. Driscoll’s is one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Six Questions with Paul Willis, Founder of Niman Ranch Pork Company
Food Tank spoke with Paul Willis, the Founder of Niman Ranch. Niman Ranch is one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ten Questions with Karen Washington, Co-Owner of Rise and Root Farm
Food Tank spoke with Karen Washington, a farmer and Co-Owner of Rise and Root Farm, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
Farmer Spotlight: Luke Woodson Kneuss Shares His Harvest With Those in Need
Food Tank highlights Farmer Luke Woodson Kneuss in the Farmer Spotlight Series. He has been growing vegetables, beef, hay, corn and soybeans for the past 11 years.
