Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York Winter Conference features workshops on sustainable, local, and organic farming.
Sustainable Agriculture
Largest Milk Brand in India is a Cooperative
Amul dairy has been key in uplifting the social and economic status of women in India, providing them with an additional source of income to alleviate poverty.
Land Grabs in Africa Linked to Corporate Crime
An agricultural project in Senegal provokes suspicions of money laundering.
Food As a Bridge to Jobs and Hope: Green Bridge Growers
Green Bridge Growers uses aquaponics and other year-round methods to grow and harvest fresh vegetables and teach people of different abilities.
Improving Soil Quality in Haiti is Key for Food Security
Ending environmental degradation is key to food security in Haiti.
Compost and Prison: “Healing began at the very place I thought my life might end”
A prison inmate reflects on healing and restoration that he credits to a mind that has been transformed in much the same way as the composting process.
A Recent Article from La Via Campesina Tells Policymakers: Free the Seeds!
To preserve biodiversity, La Via Campesina’s article calls for the liberation of seeds from international market restrictions.
International Year of Family Farming: Building Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture in Africa
Mainstreaming organic management for family farmers could help feed people, eradicate poverty, and mitigate the effects of climate change in Africa.
IYFF Video Release: Making the Case for Family Farming
Food Tank is thrilled to be collaborating with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) all next year to promote the IYFF, starting with this video!
Active Youths’ take home messages – how to involve our peers in landscapes approaches
“We now have the largest youth generation in human history. What do we do with this restless generation?” Reflections from Global Landscapes Forum in Poland.
The Kokopelli Seed Foundation, Improving Biodiversity and Curbing Hunger
The Kokopelli Seed Foundation: fighting hunger and improving biodiversity through organic seed cultivation
This Little Piggy Went to Market: Paul Willis & Niman Ranch Help Small Family Farms Get to Market
Paul Willis and Niman Ranch are fighting back against the “big pig” pork industry, finding a place in the market for the small family farmer.
Food Tank Book of the Week: The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan explains how plants have appealed to human desires but are losing their diversity as human control takes over.
Innovation for Sustainability: Driptech Offers Innovative Irrigation Technology for the 21st Century
Driptech is an inexpensive and user-friendly drip irrigation technology which allows farmers in the developing world to save water in these water-scarce times.
Niman is a Pig’s Best Friend
Niman offers the convenience of ordering from a larger brand with the conscience of knowing the animals lived better lives.
Forum Highlights Steps Needed for Globally Sustainable Food System
Ideas for a sustainable food future will be shared at an international food and nutrition forum this November.
“Feeding the Planet” Summit Brings Together Experts to Discuss Feeding a Growing Population
The George Washington University’s Planet Forward Project hosted Feeding the Planet Summit, bringing together experts to discuss feeding a growing population.
Seeds Are Unlikely Stars of Global Restaurant Scene
Chefs and seed breeders form one of the most powerful partnerships changing today’s food system.
International Year of Family Farming: Small Grants Go a Long Way for Farmers Markets
Recent evidence shows that grants from USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program were effective in promoting local food systems.
Urban Agriculture Keeps Pace with Population Growth in India
India’s urban populations are growing, but cities such as Nanded are embracing the change by incorporating agriculture into urban planning.
