BCFN YES! 2012 finalist, Marina Bassani’s Make eat! app allows modern users to connect to their environment and their agricultural roots.
Sustainable Agriculture
Third Generation Oyster Company at Risk of Being Shut Down
A family-owned and sustainable oyster company in California faces removal from their Point Reyes location.
10 Movies About the Food Movement Worth Watching
Here are 10 food documentaries worth watching to learn more about issues in the food system.
ICCR Issues Statement of Principles on Sustainable, Equitable Food Production
The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility offers recommendations on how corporate responsibility can promote access to safe and sustainable food.
Oxfam, IF Campaign, and Fairtrade Foundation Advocate for Family Farmers
This International Year of Family Farming post features three international campaigns that educate consumers about the importance of smallholder farmers.
Nine Innovative Ways Food Workers are Fighting for More Justice
Food justice to workers and eaters is an essential aspect of the Global Food Movement. Here are 10 organizations fighting for food and food production equality.
Changing the Way Chicago Produces Greens
Chicago-based company uses innovative farming methods to produce fresh, local greens while minimizing environmental impact.
10 Ways to Consume Food More Locally
Eating more local and seasonal foods can be easy, inexpensive and tasty! Here are 10 ways to eat more local food.
Food Hero Series: Larry Jacobs, NRDC Growing Green Organic Farming Pioneer
Food hero Larry Jacobs, a pioneer in the organic food movement, is an NRDC Growing Green winner of the Food Leader award.
IYFF: Using the Sun to Empower Women and Help Family Farmers
This IYFF post features three international campaigns working to use solar technology to help family farms.
Food First Delegation to South Korea Explores Land, Food and Democracy
The Institute for Food and Development Policy/Food First to host its first food sovereignty tour in South Korea
Growth Opportunities for Food and Young People on Global Youth Service Day
April 26-28 is Global Youth Service Day, the perfect follow-up to a weekend of Earth Day action.
Food Hero Series: Tezozomoc, NRDC Growing Green Food Justice Leader
Food hero Tezozomoc, known for his work with the South Central Farmers, is an NRDC Growing Green winner of the Food Leader award.
Peaceful Belly: Putting a Face on Farming for Urban Idahoans
Peaceful Belly is an organic farm located just outside of Boise, Idaho. It feeds residents of Southern Idaho through its CSA,and donates food yearly
Kosegare Brings Young People Back to Japan’s Farms
The organization Kosegare in Japan encourages young people from farming families to leave high-stress jobs in cities and start new businesses back home.
Edward Mukiibi’s Project DISC Inspires Ugandan Young People to Become Farmers
For many Ugandans, farming is a career of last resort. Project DISC is changing that, inspiring a generation of farmers through sustainable school gardens.
Earth Day: Youth and Agriculture
This Earth Day, we’ll be highlighting the importance of farming for protecting biodiversity, creating economic opportunities, and improving nutrition
Food Hero Series: Russ Kremer, NRDC Growing Green Winner and Pioneer in Antibiotic-free Pig Farming
Food hero, Russ Kremer is a NRDC Going Green winner and a pioneer in environmentally sustainable, humanely-raised drug-free pig farming
Permaculture Combats Malnutrition in Malawi
Permaculture helps subsistence farmers in Malawi access nutritious produce year round.
Urban Gardening Offers Nutrition and a Livelihood for HIV affected Ethiopians
Urban gardening in Ethiopia brings a livelihood and critical nutrition to people living with HIV.
