This week’s roundup looks at biodiversity risks, farm funding, pesticide safety, and why millions of children still miss out on after-school meals.
Youth
Act Now: Join Young People in the Fight to End Food Waste
The message from young people is clear: We can no longer toss good food when there are plenty of ways to distribute it to people who need it.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Child Poverty in a Changing Climate, Increasing Food Prices, and Indigenous Sea Communities in Malaysia
Explore five urgent stories this week, from Climate Week NYC to collapsing coastal ecosystems and ballooning food prices.
Morocco’s Grassroots Movement to Preserve Crops and Culture
Through participatory agriculture and women’s empowerment, the High Atlas Foundation helps preserve traditional crops while cultivating resilience and biodiversity across Moroccan communities.
A Bill to Support Garden Education in Public Schools
A new bill could bring lasting support to California’s school garden programs through dedicated funding and statewide coordination.
A Message to Graduates: Remarks from the 44th Commencement of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
It’s an incredibly uncertain time to be going out into the world. But that is exactly why the world needs young people act.
The Power of Local Knowledge: ANAPRI’s Vision for African-Led Food Systems Solutions
A resilient food future starts with local solutions.
Will this Be the Year We Truly Rethink the Rules of the Food System?
There is a lot to be optimistic about this year, and it’s possible to have food and agriculture systems that prioritize justice, care, nourishment, deliciousness, and health.
Country Trust: Connecting Children to Farming and Nature
The Country Trust connects children to food, farming, and the countryside through educational programs that promote food literacy and environmental awareness.
Helping Kids Grow Up in Strong Food Communities
How do we encourage children to join us all in celebrating diverse foodways, uplifting farmers, and—ultimately—being part of strong food communities?
20 Children’s Books Celebrating Our Food and Farming Systems
These books will inspire young minds with stories about where their food comes from.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Monday, Nov. 18
The negotiations and decisions on the table at COP29 this week are life-or-death questions for the future of the planet.
EARTH University Alumni Are Leading on Global Sustainable Development
EARTH University’s academic model is creating a network of agricultural leaders and entrepreneurs.
How EARTH University Is Training the Next Generation of Global Food Systems Leaders
EARTH University teaches students how to create sustainable farming practices and solve real-world food systems challenges.
School-Supported Agriculture Can Nourish Students and Communities
School-supported agriculture can to help local farmers, foster equity, and nourish young people with fresh, healthy meals.
Easy and ‘Modern’ Isn’t Always the Best Way: The Promise of Sustainable, Humane Pig Farming
Kody McCleary, a 24 year old producer, says that maintaining the family farm for the next generation is his number one goal.
Feeding Kids an Understanding of Why Food Matters
These 26 organizations around the world are working tirelessly to teach kids about nutrition, gardening, and cooking.
FoodPrints: Cultivating Healthy Futures in D.C. Schools
FoodPrints is enriching school curricula with gardening, cooking, and nutrition to empower students and foster sustainable, healthy lifestyles.
The Green New Deal for Schools Empowers Students
Students are advocating for the Green New Deal for Schools that will help to reshape education and prepare the next generation for the future.
Empowering Kids with Nutrition Education
Kids In Nutrition wants to foster healthy habits in young eaters.