Marc Oshima, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of AeroFarms, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
Urban Agriculture
When Urban Agriculture and Food Justice Are at Odds: Antonio Roman-Alcalá and Erin Havens on AB 551
AB551, a bill designed to support urban agriculture across California, was passed with the hopes that it would also work towards food justice. Food First’s Antonio Roman-Alcalá and Erin Havens think it might be doing otherwise.
Twelve Organizations Promoting Urban Agriculture around the World
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defines urban agriculture as “the growing of plants and the raising of animals within and around cities” to provide fresh food, generate employment, recycle waste, and strengthen cities’ resilience to…
Transforming vacant buildings to urban farms—how one D.C. start-up leads the way
With a monthly yield of nearly 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg), Locals Grow Smart uses urban farming to bring job training, nutrition education to residents of D.C.’s Northeast side.
Is that a whale floating up the Hudson? No it’s Swale.
Swale is a collaborative floating food project dedicated to rethinking and challenging New York City’s connection to its environment.
Ten Questions with Karen Lehman, Director, Fresh Taste
Food Tank had the chance to speak with Karen Lehman, Director at Fresh Taste, who will be speaking at this year’s Food Tank Summit in Chicago.
Ten Questions with Harry Rhodes, Executive Director of Growing Home
Food Tank spoke with Harry Rhodes, Executive Director of Growing Home, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.
Nine Questions with Angela Mason, Associate Vice President of Windy City Harvest
Food Tank spoke with Angela Mason, Associate Vice President of Windy City Harvest at the Chicago Botanic Garden, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summ
Confronting a Global Epidemic of Obesity and Disease: An Interview with Jack Fisher
Food Tank talks to Jack Fisher of NCDFREE. NCDFREE is a global nonprofit that uses social and creative media, and educational and collaborative events to mobilize world citizens and push for change in the battle against noncommunicable diseases.
Promoting Dialogue on Sustainable Food Security: An Interview with Matthew Fielding
The Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative seeks to promote dialogue and collaboration on global agricultural development.
