Sustainable Agriculture

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.

Immune to the Shocks of Climate Change: How Farmers are Creating Resilient Local Food Systems

Here’s how family farmers, food heroes, and organizations around the world are working to create resilient local food systems.

Hannah Freeman: Fair Trade Turns Farmworkers into Change Agents

Fair Trade certified products contribute to better working conditions, health, education, and general wellbeing for farmworkers.

10 Financial Resources for New and Beginning Farmers

In an effort to revitalize farming as a profession, many financing options are available to new and beginning farmers. Food Tank highlights 10 of them.

Preserving the Seeds of Today for the Food of Tomorrow

“Seeds of Time” draws attention to the consequences of climate change on our food supply if we don’t take action.

California Farmers Use Carbon Sequestration to Reverse Climate Change

Farmers in California are using carbon sequestration to improve soil health, diversify plant life, and reverse climate change.

The Future of Rice: An Interview with Caryl Levine of Lotus Foods on SRI Initiatives

Caryl Levine, co-founder of Lotus Foods Inc. shares her work with SRI Initiatives.

The Stop Community Food Centre: Empowering People in Need

The Stop Community Food Centre in Toronto empowers low-income people through food.

Growing A Future: The Green Shoots Foundation Works to Empower Cambodian Youth through Agriculture

The Green Shoots Foundation’s Food & Agriculture and Social Entrepreneurship initiative is inspiring change in communities in Southeast Asia.

From Blight to Beauty: 10 Urban Agriculture Projects in Detroit

Detroiters turn to urban farming to revitalize their blighted city. Food Tank highlights the city’s top urban agriculture projects.

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