Food Tank interviews Alexander McCoy of American Ostrich Farm on a healthier and sustainable red meat alternative.
Sustainable Agriculture
22 Organizations Working to Restore Soils in 2016
This week, Food Tank highlights 22 organizations that are restoring soils and ecosystems worldwide.
Polly Dalton Pursues Her Dreams with Farming
Polly Dalton farms sustainably to preserve the local ecosystem.
New Report Examines the Links Between Energy, Food, and Water to Propose Policy Solutions
A new report on the Energy-Food-Water nexus examines vulnerabilities and determines policy solutions to strengthen the system.
Imperfect Teaming up with Whole Foods Market to Sell “Ugly” Produce
Can large U.S. supermarkets sell “ugly” produce? Whole Foods Market and Giant Eagle sign on to tackle food waste.
Empowering Young People and Nurturing Equitable Food Systems
The Massachusetts Avenue Project is building a more equitable food system and educating young people to be food justice advocates.
Two Billion People Eat Insects and You Can Too
Edible insects have long been a part of the human diet and are commonly consumed as a food source in many regions of the world. It is estimated that two billion people currently consume insects as part of their diets.
The Fight for Equality in Farming: International Women’s Day 2016 #IWD2016
Food Tank highlights 15 powerful organizations working to uplift women in the food and agriculture field.
A Hope Based On Things That Are Possible
Food Tank talks with climate change expert Dr. Richard Houghton
Seven Projects Protecting Soils Around the World
The International Year of Soils has ended, but the work is just beginning for these soil projects.
Germany Awards Grant to Protect Biodiversity
Germany leads the way with a historic grant supporting biodiversity.
Lowering Meat Consumption, Reducing the Impacts of Climate Change
Chatham House researchers encourage the global community to eat less meat to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Study Finds that Smallholder Farmers Need More Support to Adopt Conservation Agriculture Practices
A study of the adoption of conservation agriculture in Paraguay identifies challenges faced by small-scale farmers in its sustained implementation.
Let’s Get Growing: 10,000 Gardens in Africa
This innovative campaign aims to promote biodiversity, small-scale agriculture, and traditional foods. Learn more about how they are achieving these goals.
Growing the Local Food Economy of Denver as a Community
Grow Local Colorado is promoting local food, local economy, and local community throughout Denver, CO.
The Eat Think Vote Campaign Wins a National Food Policy for Canada
The Eat Think Vote campaign prompts the conversation for a national food policy in Canada.
New Law Could Change France’s Food System for the Better
French Parliament has voted in favor of a law that could revolutionize their food system.
Bringing More Than Just Food to NYC Neighborhoods
Just Food describes their organization’s efforts to build a stronger, more just food system in NYC.
Two Birds with One Stone: Fighting Both Food Waste and Hunger
Ampleharvest.org is expanding their network to reduce both food waste and hunger.
Eliminating Toxic Pesticides from Our Food and Environment
Beyond Pesticides is bringing pesticide policy reform to Washington, D.C.
