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.
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“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…
Program Your Own Garden with Seedsheet
These gardens come preloaded with your favorite meals
Interview With Feedback Founder Tristram Stuart
Tristram Stuart and his organization Feedback are raising awareness about food waste, and making some delicious food along the way
Food Insecurity on the Rise: A New Collaborative Report Provides a Global Picture
A new collaborative report combines a variety of data sources for a comprehensive picture of global food insecurity in 65 countries in 2016, its exacerbating factors, and a near-future outlook.
Australia: No Change In Junk Food Advertising To Kids In 5 Years
There has been no reduction in advertising unhealthy foods to Australian children on television, despite the food industry’s introduction of voluntary self-regulation standards in 2009.
Danielle Nierenberg Featured in Cooking Light’s 30 Faces of the New Healthy
Food Tank CEO Danielle Nierenberg makes it into Cooking Light’s 30 Faces of the New Healthy
Watch the Climate Day Live Stream from Natural Products Expo West
Climate Day is designed to educate food industry leaders on the commitments their organizations can make today to help reverse global warming and to galvanize those leaders to get involved and commit to fueling positive climate change in 2017 and…
150 Years Later, Black Farmers are Still Fighting to Farm
The soil and the streets of black communities hold a deep agricultural tradition that has been disappearing over the past 100 years. Getting back to the land would mean food security for communities that desperately need it.
Good News: Global Food Policy Report Strikes Optimistic Tone
The 2014 – 2015 Global Food Policy Report highlights last year’s the successes and shortcomings in international nutrition and food security.
30 Women Under 30 Changing Food
These 30 powerful women ages 30 and under are revolutionizing food and agriculture across the world.
24 CHARLAS TED QUE AYUDARAN A SALVAR EL SISTEMA ALIMENTARIO
TED es una organización no gubernamental y sin ánimo de lucro dedicada a difundir “ideas que valen la pena”, y puedes encontrar literalmente miles de charlas increíbles y llenas de inspiración— presentadas por expertos e innovadores de todo el mundo.…
Slow Meat 2015 – Turning the Herd Toward Better Meat, Less Meat
Food Tank’s Exclusive Webinar Series will feature Megan Larmer, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at Slow Food USA on March 4 from 12pm to 1pm ET.
10 Projects Improving Canada’s Food System
The world’s second-largest country boasts an impressive team of chefs, farmers, educators, and activists working to improve its food system.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Food Labels
Ten things you didn’t know about food labels that can help support a better food system.
