The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices and ideas can help “feed the world,” support family farmers, and help protect the environment.
Sustainable Agriculture
An Agricultural Revolution in the Making? – The System for Rice Intensification (SRI) gains support
An alternative method for rice cultivation promises to change the way the world’s most important food is grown.
Phytoremediation—Utilizing Plants’ Natural Abilities to Clean Up Soils
Phytoremediation uses the ability of plants to extract pollutants from soils and groundwater and convert them to less harmful or completely harmless forms.
Bringing it Closer to Home – Boston approves commercial farming within city limits
Boston steps into the future, joining other U.S. cities in allowing commercial urban farming.
Indigenous Crop: The Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, an American heirloom domesticated in New York
The Long Island Cheese pumpkin is an American heirloom that was domesticated in New York in the 1860s. It was named for its resemblance to a cheese wheel.
International Year of Family Farming: The World Rural Forum
The World Rural Forum (WRF) successfully launched the International Year of Family Farming 2014, representing rural development across the globe.
EcoFarm Conference provides opportunities for novice farmers
The 2014 EcoFarm Conference offers food producers a forum to learn more about how to promote a sustainable and just food system.
A Youth Agricultural Movement That is ‘Rooted In Community’
Rooted In Community is building a movement for food justice and healthy communities by providing youth with the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference
Africa Nomads Conservation
Africa Nomads Conservation is an organization that aims to protect the lifestyle of Kenyan nomads and mobilize the threatened nomadic population.
Food Tank Book of the Week: The Coming Famine: The Global Food Crisis and What We Can Do to Avoid it
Julian Cribb illuminates what he calls, Humanity’s greatest test—how do we feed a growing population with less?
Hawaii’s Big Island Bans GMO Crops
The mayor of Hawaii’s Big Island, Billy Kenoi, signed Bill 113 into law, banning biotech and GMO.
Sustainability Reigns Supreme in the Culinary Forecast of 2014
The National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) annual culinary forecast shows that sustainability will be a top trend in 2014.
When Less is More; Farmers Are Reaping the Benefits of No-till Agriculture
No-till agriculture can help farmers reduce erosion, improve soil quality, and sequester carbon in soils.
Indigenous Crop: Theobroma Cacao – Food of the Gods
For thousands of years cacao was accessible only to the wealthy. Through trade and science, cacao mixed with sugar, or chocolate became available to the masses.
Study Argues that Indonesia Needs to Improve Infrastructure to Achieve Food Security Goals
A new study argues that recent efforts by Indonesia to increase domestic food production conflict with their aims to improve long-term food security.
Unleashing Your Social Media Powers for Agriculture!
Have you considered the power of social media in contributing to agricultural development? Here are some online social media teams you might want to join.
Poverty Action Lab Bridges the Gap Between Research and Action in Agricultural Development
MIT’s Poverty Action Lab uses rigorous evaluations to test the efficacy of agricultural policies and programs around the world.
Farming in the Bay: 10 Urban Agriculture Projects in San Francisco
Food Tank Highlights 10 Urban Agriculture projects in San Francisco including; Slide Ranch, Little City Gardens, and more.
Trestle Group Foundation, Connecting Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Economies
Trestle Group Foundation is paving the way for growth, job creation, and innovation for women entrepreneurs in developing economies.
The Paiute Tribe’s Food System Project restores control of food system
The Owen Valley’s Paiute tribe aims to regain control of its food system through its Sustainable Food System Development Project.
