2017 was an exciting year for Food Tank, and we’re looking forward to more progress and sharing more interesting food and agriculture stories in 2018! Here’s a look at some of the organizations we think we’ll be talking more about.
Thought Leaders
Remembering Calestous Juma: Scholar and Champion of Innovation
Scholar, advocate, and trusted advisor Dr. Calestous Juma wrote extensively on the environment, biotechnology, education, artificial intelligence, and politics. At his death, he was a beloved faculty member at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Susan Ungaro Reflects on 11 Years As President of the James Beard Foundation
After 11 years at the helm, Susan Ungaro is stepping down from the role of president of the James Beard Foundation (JBF). Food Tank had the opportunity to sit down with Ungaro ahead of her departure from the Foundation and discuss the elements of her legacy that she is most proud of, the challenges from which she learned the most, and what’s next, both for her and for JBF.
New Video Series Explores Local Food Initiatives Across North America
This 10-part documentary series highlights the work of the farmers, small-businesses, and food advocates that are building stronger and healthier food communities. Read about this filmmaker’s experience of traveling 4,800 kilometers from Monterrey, Mexico, to Toronto, Canada, interviewing the heroes of North American local food.
BCFN Award Recognizes Young Food System Researchers
This year’s winners are researching food security and interventions to improve mother/child health in Lebanon and integrated pest management to lower negative rice production impacts.
Storytelling Contest Open: Win Trip to Alaska
Planet Forward, in partnership with the eco-tourism company Lindblad Expeditions, is accepting applications for its fourth annual Storyfest Award. Grand Prize is a trip aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion to explore the Alaskan Inside Passage in June 2018.
A Seat at the Table of Austin’s New Inclusive Dinner Series
Austin-based Desert Me Not: Community Dinner series launched in June 2017 to inspire a collaborative effort between the organizations and individuals addressing food inequalities in Texas.
Young Farmers Conference Emphasizes Equality
The 10th Annual Young Farmers Conference is bringing together more than 300 farmers, chefs, and leaders in the food and agriculture movement to discuss an equitable and resilient way forward for agriculture.
Dr. Robert Graham Trades His White Lab Coat for Chef’s Whites
Dr. Robert Graham is a board-certified physician of both internal and integrative medicine who is a culinary student at New York City’s Natural Gourmet Institute. He is trading in his white lab coat for chef’s whites with the goal of expanding his toolkit both for use as a healthcare provider and as an advocate for a new model of integrative, lifestyle-focused healthcare.
BUGs Keynote Speakers Promote Food Justice and Civil Rights
“Rooted and Rising: Black Southern Land Legacies of Resistance & Resilience,” a conference by the Black Urban Growers, will explore the history of and solutions from Black agriculture and how it influences today’s food movements.
Texas Ranches Manage Cattle to Improve Habitat and Watershed Health
In her new book “Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity,” Sandra Postel explores water projects around the world that work with, rather than against, nature’s rhythms.
James Beard Foundation Announces 2017 Leadership Award Recipients
The James Beard Foundation announced the winners of the seventh annual JBF Leadership Awards, celebrating visionaries who have made an impact in sustainability, food access, and public health.
Live Webinar October 31: “Tackling Urban Food Waste”
Join Zilient for a live webinar moderated by Danielle Nierenberg on October 31 at 11am EST. The webinar coincides with the release of and will revolve around a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) on food waste.
Millennials Gather in Denmark to Innovate on Sustainable Development Goals
UNLEASH, a global innovation lab, brought 1,000 individuals from all over the world to Denmark. In 10 days, 199 solutions were created to address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Join Chocothon in Washington, D.C.: Hacking for a More Sustainable Cocoa Industry
Chocothon is a sustainable innovation initiative that aims to empower and connect cocoa farmers, creating new opportunities for them and other value chain stakeholders in cocoa production.
How Do We Create a Food Waste and Loss Free World? (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit Discussion)
How Do We Create a Food Waste and Loss Free World? Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
Food Tank Fireside Chat: Kimbal Musk and Diane Brady (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit)
Fireside chat featuring Kimbal Musk and moderated by Diane Brady. Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
How We Can Finance Food Waste and Loss Prevention (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit Discussion)
How We Can Finance Food Waste and Loss Prevention. Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
How Do We Create Better Opportunities to Prevent Food Waste? (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit Discussion)
How Do We Create Better Opportunities to Prevent Food Waste? Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
How Do We Cultivate Creative Partnerships to Stop Food Waste? (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit Discussion)
How Do We Cultivate Creative Partnerships to Stop Food Waste? Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
