The National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) annual culinary forecast shows that sustainability will be a top trend in 2014.
Sustainable Agriculture
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.
World’s poorest need land rights to cope with climate change
Families and communities most impacted by climate change –and by our responses to it– do not have secure land rights and therefore face added vulnerabilities.
In the Nation’s Capital, Sharing the Wealth of Abundance
Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture tackles the D.C. food system, holistically.
An Interview with Tina Koral, founder of the Illinois-based GardenWorks Project
Tina Koral talks about her work with the GardenWorks Project, a non-profit in Illinois, that provides garden access and education to local residents in need.
PASA’s 23rd Annual Farming for the Future Conference is Going Back to Nature
“Letting Nature Lead,” the theme of this year’s PASA Farming for the Future Conference, focuses on turning back to the Earth to determine farming strategies.
IYFF: The Last Push for 100 Gardens in 100 Days in Africa
In September, Slow Food International announced a new project, 100 Days for 100 Gardens, aiming to create 100 new food gardens in Africa by the end of the year.
Host a Viewing Party for TEDxManhattan’s 4th Annual “Changing the Way We Eat”
TEDxManhattan’s “Changing the Way We Eat” is a full-day event featuring a dynamic and diverse group of speakers addressing issues with food movement.
Community Food Lab Brings Design Thinking to Food Systems
Community Food Lab project is about rebuilding the relationship between cities and food, bringing new value to the health, economy and sustainability of cities.
Organic Made Easy
The Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) provides farmers with resources to make organic farming easy.
Bicycle Coffee, a Model for Sustainable Transportation
Bicycle Coffee co-founder Cameron McKee shares how two simple passions — riding bikes and drinking good coffee — led to the growth of a sustainable business.
Give the Gift of a Better Food System: Save a Spud!
Save a Spud (US$15.00) from Oxfam America Unwrapped is a gift that will keep potatoes fresh, reducing waste and fighting hunger!
Xao Ban: A Women Run Neighborhood Cooperative in Laos
Xao Ban is a women run cooperative that works with Lao households to produce natural foods and increase local employment levels.
