“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.
Sustainable Agriculture
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.
Innovation for Sustainability: Bhungroo Boosts Incomes and Food Security for Women Farmers
Biplab Paul has developed a technique to improve crop irrigation in Gujaret, raising incomes by more than 1,000 percent within two years.
Orion Magazine’s Upcoming Webinar: Food Hubs Revamp Sustainable Food Systems
Orion Magazine invites you to join its November 21st webinar about the role of food hubs in reinvigorating the sustainable food movement.
USDA Farm Service Agency Forms Invaluable Partnership With Local Refugees
Refugees and immigrants with agricultural roots are reaping the benefits of the New Farms for New Americans program.
Sustainable Business: The Farmery Brings Grocery Store and Greenhouse Closer Together Than Ever
Imagine a grocery store that lets its customers pick fruits and veggies not from a bin, but from hydroponic vertical growing systems at the ends of the aisles.
Small-Scale Kenyan Farmers Have Potential to Thrive Despite Climate Change
While a changing climate threatens crop production in Kenya, Kenyan small-scale farmers show potential to thrive.
Food Hubs: The Middlemen That Will Save the Sustainable Food Chain
A recent article in Orion Magazine shows how food hubs could be the key to bringing sustainable, local food culture into the mainstream.
Indigenous Crop: Yellow Dock, Medicine Masquerading as Weed
Yellow dock is seen as a common weed in many people’s backyards, but Haida First Nations have been using it as medicine for centuries.
Innovation for Sustainability: With More Food and Less Water, SRI Could Revolutionize Farming
The System of Rice Intensification provides a possible sustainable food production solution, increasing rice yields while decreasing agricultural inputs.
The Trestle Group Foundation Builds Better Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
By pairing women entrepreneurs in developing economies with leading business professionals, The Trestle Group Foundation fosters growth and innovation.
