Activism, advocacy and involvement in food and agriculture issues can and should start at an early age.
Youth
21 Children’s Books Spreading Love for Food and Community
Food Tank is highlighting 21 titles to help inspire youth to take an interest in the food they eat and the world around them.
Reimagine and Re:wild Your College Campus
Re:wild Your Campus is reimagining Colleges without toxic herbicides and pesticides.
Inspiring the Next Generation on Sankofa Farms
Sankofa Farms Agricultural Academy is helping young Black students connect more deeply with the food system while equipping them with career readiness skills and helping them envision new paths for their futures.
La Canasta Campesina Encourages Youth Engagement in Farming by Giving Youth a Voice
La Canasta Campesina gives youth a place in farming by highlighting the many roles in a modern agribusiness.
Find a Mentor Who’s Younger Than You. They Know How to Fix the Food System
Members of Gen Z know that our old patterns simply don’t work anymore.
African Farmer and Entrepreneur to Lead Slow Food International
Ugandan farmer and social entrepreneur Edie Mukiibi is committed to shaping the future of regenerative farming communities worldwide in his new role as President of Slow Food International.
New Survey Finds Young Farmers Are Motivated by Environmental Conservation and Social Justice
Despite facing systemic challenges, young farmers are pushing to steward the land responsibly.
GrowCity Gets Youth Work Ready with Urban Gardening
Youth from low-income families face significant barriers to career development but soft skill training in the garden can help.
Pilot Program Builds a Better Seaweed Supply Chain
Gabriella D’Cruz is a young marine conservationist whose project, The Good Ocean, won the BBC Global Youth Champion Award in 2021.
