Sustainable Agriculture

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.

Conflict and Agriculture

In honor of the United State’s Veterans Day; highlighting 13 veteran and refugee agriculture projects across the world that are helping to heal wounds of war.

Indonesia Organic: A Virtual Organic Food Hub

Indonesia Organic is a virtual hub for the promotion and development of organic agricultural sector in Indonesia.

10 Agriculture Projects in New York City That Can’t Be Missed

Urban agriculture projects are popping up all over New York City! These ten urban farms and community gardens are not to be missed.

Growing Better Health

By bringing agricultural solutions into the clinical treatment of malnutrition, Gardens for Health International ensures long-term food security.

Three Ways Healthy Food Choices Help Save the Planet

Healthier eating habits can have significant environmental benefits – find out how!

Geeks and Agriculture Lovers Unite!

The GCARD2 Social Reporting Team is at the root of an ever-growing organic movement.

Could Sustainable Intensification Create a Food Secure Future for Africa?

A Montpellier Panel report calls for the scaling up of sustainable intensification in African agriculture to feed a growing population.

Food Hero: GROW HQ, Urban Food Empathy Center, Builds Local Food Movement in Ireland

In the context of food empathy, urban food growing is not a waste of time – it’s the silver bullet.

Innovations for Sustainability: Food Hubs Create New Links in the Food Chain

Food Hubs reduce the barriers to entry in a large scale, international food system, helping small- and medium-scale local farmers to gain market access.

International Year of Family Farming: Teaching Gardens Create Healthier, More Informed Students

The AVRDC will expand its teaching garden program, which has been proven to improve nutrition and knowledge of indigenous crops.

Got Water Problems? Build Healthy Soil

Is rising water insecurity tied to widespread soil degradation?

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