A recent conference encouraged unity among indigenous communities, restore traditional economies, and ensure the survival of all native varieties of corn.
Sustainable Agriculture
IYFF: Ecuador Focuses on Family Farmers to Improve Domestic Wheat Production
The Ecuadorian government started the program Emprendimiento Estratégico del Trigo (Strategic Wheat Ventures) to increase domestic wheat production.
How Veggies Can Save the Food System: The World Vegetable Center
The World Vegetable Center improves vegetable supply chains in developing regions through local projects and global research.
Morocco, The High Atlas Foundation
The World Congress on Agroforestry 2014 will be held in Delhi, India and is supporting farmers across the globe so that they can better their livelihoods.
Indigenous Crop: Teff- Ancient Crop with Modern Potential
Teff, a staple grain in Ethiopia, is a highly nutritious and hardy grain which has potential to help improve food security throughout the developing world.
Cyanobacterial Bio-fertilizer: Nature’s Own Solution for Improved Soil Fertility
Cyanobacterial bio-fertilizer can be an environmentally-friendly and affordable nitrogen-rich fertilizer which farmers can use to improve soil fertility.
Setting the Standard: Improving Monitoring and Evaluation for Sustainable Supply Chains
A focus group organized by EcoAgriculture Partners and Rainforest Alliance explored the tools and evaluation methods used in agricultural sustainability.
Celebrating the Potential of Permaculture
Food Tank highlights ten projects that embrace permaculture practices worldwide. In March, permaculture experts will gather for the Permaculture Voices event.
A Push for Sustainable Agriculture in China from the Top Down and Bottom Up
Politicians, farmers, and consumers look to change the tone of sustainable agriculture in China.
Healing the Land, Grazing for Solutions
Allan Savory’s vision for a more sustainable food system, the “Savory Grazing Method,” facing criticism, and his long-term plans for The Savory Institute.
Building Economic and Food Security with REAL Certification
REAL certification makes eating out nutritious and affordable.
UC Berkeley Journalism Fellowship Makes Food a Serious Topic in the Media
The 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship offers journalists a chance to report on topics related to U.S. food systems.
“Sustainable” Agriculture: often debated, rarely understood
Current agricultural practices are diminishing our ability to produce food in the future. Food choices today will influence what is produced in the future.
The Good Shepherds
We’ve all heard the mantra: meat is bad. But, simply avoiding meat may not be the best solution.
Tree T Pee Creates Huge Water Savings For Farmers
John Georges invented the Tree T Pee to improve tree growth and conserve water.
Five ways System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices and ideas can help “feed the world”
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices and ideas can help “feed the world,” support family farmers, and help protect the environment.
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.
