Sustainable Agriculture

Seeds&Chips: Connecting Food Sustainability and Technology

Food Tank spoke with Seeds&Chips CEO Marco Gualtieri about the marriage of technology and sustainable food systems, the so-called “Internet of Food.”

Colorado’s Incredible Irrigation System Conserves Water, Produces Green Energy

USDA approves Colorado hydropower project proposal for funding as part of a new conservation initiative.

Women Farmers are Guardians of Crop Diversity in the Andes

Women farmers in the Andes play an important role in preserving crop diversity.

“Top Small Town” Invests in Local Food

Small town business leaders team up to fill gaps in local food financing.

101 fatti che ci rendono ottimisti sul futuro del cibo

Le 101 storie di persone, organizzazioni e attività chef anno ben sperare nel futuro sostenibile del cibo

10 Projects Transforming Charlotte, North Carolina’s Food System

Here are 10 urban agriculture projects changing Charlotte’s landscape and food system.

No, It Does Not Take All Kinds of Farming to Feed the World

Some say it takes all kinds. Not Florence Reed, who argues that we can feed the world without big agriculture and GMOs.

Transforming Food Systems with Agroecology

Agroecology course at UCSC uses immersive interactive learning to examine the history and prospects of the movement.

How Kenneth Lander and THRIVE Farmers Are Revolutionizing the Coffee Supply Chain

THRIVE Farmers International co-founder Kenneth Lander briefs Food Tank on his organization’s revolutionary changes to the coffee marketplace.

Harvesting the Research: Insect Pollination Maintains High Yields with Lower Nitrogen Inputs

Giovanni Tamburini discusses the interaction of ecosystem services in contributing to agricultural productivity.

Study Reveals Organic Farming Is Financially Sustainable Around the World

Organic farming is more profitable than conventional farming, according to the results of a new meta-analysis.

24 Ways Chefs are Cooking up Change Outside of the Kitchen

Chefs have a unique part to play in making the food system more environmentally sustainable, socially just, and delicious.

Snack Fairly with These Nine Outstanding Brands

These nine grocery store brands are using their products to help build a more sustainably sound food system.

Greening Mumbai: Bringing Agriculture to the Rooftops of India’s Largest City

Fresh & Local is working to turn Mumbai’s vacant rooftops into productive gardens and community spaces.

Celebrate the International Year of Soils with the Rodale Institute this June

This June, the Rodale Institute is offering a workshop on soil biology and sustainable agriculture.

Mapping the Way to Zero Hunger

A world without hunger is not a dream, but something we can make real.

Slow Living Summit 2015: Explore the Journey of Food

This summer, learn how redefining community can help us create a more sustainable and equitable food system.

10 Unique Urban Agriculture Projects in Mexico City

Mexico City’s thriving local food system emphasizes urban agriculture.

Harvesting the Research: Valuing Ecosystem Services to Offset Global Costs of Agriculture

Dr. Harpinder Sandhu discusses the value of ecosystem services on a global scale.

10 Things We Can All Do to Support a Local Food System

Check out Food Tank’s 10 ideas for how we can all support local food systems.

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