Carlotta Mast, Executive Director of Content and Insights at New Hope Network, discusses food access, food system change, and the importance of industry collaboration in preparation for Esca Bona 2017 in October.
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AI-Powered Food Computers Designing New Ways of Growing Crops
Researchers at OpenAg have developed a series of personal food computers, which are different-sized controlled growing environments that collect thousands of data points on the crops growing inside of them.
“Stronger and More Resilient,” the Future of CropMobster with Co-Founder Nick Papadopoulos
Founded as a resource to prevent food waste, the CropMobster network has grown into an online platform for farmers, food activists, and pantries to exchange resources. Designed to “ignite food system crowdsourcing,” CropMobster empowers local leaders to connect communities interested…
The Importance of Young Farmers: Stone Barns Center Releases Two Videos
Stone Barns Center released two new videos promoting its book Letters to a Young Farmer, which compiles insight from some of the most influential farmers, writers, and leaders in the food system.
Nabeela Lakhani: I’m Taking Action To Create Solutions
Square Roots is trying to mobilize a food revolution by bringing food closer to consumers and empowering entrepreneurs to change the food system.
Paul Lebeau on Home Milling, the Grain Revival, and the Mill Man, Wolfgang Mock
Food Tank sat down with Paul Lebeau of Wolfgang Mock to discuss home milling, its benefits, and the passion driving their work.
Deadline Approaching for Food Sustainability Media Award Applications
Applications are now open for the Food Sustainability Media Award, which aims increase the public’s awareness of food sustainability issues worldwide, find solutions, and encourage action. Launched by the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) and the Thomson Reuters…
New Crowdfunding Platform to Connect Funders and Small Farmers
Alexandra Groome is on the coordination team of Regeneration International, a project of the Organic Consumers Association. She launched The Regeneration Hub with Scott Funkhouser during the 2016 Climate Summit in Marrakech, Morocco. Our food system is broken, and it’s…