Access to quality farmland remains the top challenge the new generation faces in building careers in agriculture.
Food Tank’s Fall Reads for Food, Farming, and Our Future
Our fall reading list spotlights 26 powerful new books that explore food, farming, culture, and climate—and how they shape our future.
Honoring Fred Kirschenmann
Fred Kirschenmann’s legacy is one of transformation—redefining agriculture as a system grounded in ecological balance and resilience and advocating for the vital role of soil and ecological health in sustaining life.
On the Ground with Dani Nierenberg: Why Farmers Must Be at the Table in Addis and Beyond
Too often, leaders develop and implement legislation without farmer input. That means laws that affect farmers’ daily lives are written without their lived experience in mind.
The Future of Farming Is on the Wall—And in Your Office
With the help of their Lego-inspired gardens, this company wants to make everyone a farmer, even if it’s only for an hour each week.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Gene-Edited Livestock, Water Scarcity Solutions, and Ocean Deregulation
This week, we’re looking at deregulated fishing zones, drought solutions in Libya, and a stalled FDA response to food safety violations.
Colorado Water Plan Boosted with Prop JJ Funding
Additional funds support conservation efforts to protect agriculture, rivers, and communities.
In Parched Zimbabwe, Small-Scale Farmers Turn to Traditional Crops
Severe droughts are pushing Zimbabwe farmers back to traditional crops like millet and sorghum.
Family Farmers Are the Future. Let’s Celebrate Them!
Family farmers produce more than 80 percent of the world’s food value, but face significant hurdles from land access to market access.
Sweetwater Farms: Cultivating Knowledge in Houston
Sweetwater Farms HTX is cultivating a vibrant community in Houston through agriculture, outreach, and education.
20 Food Systems Reads that Will Inspire You this Summer
Discover a handpicked selection of inspiring summer reads that offer fresh perspectives on sustainability, agriculture, and the future of food systems.
Keep an Ear to the Ground with these Engaging, Urgent Food Stories
These shows are telling urgent, engaging stories about food and agriculture systems that will leave listeners feeling energized and motivated to take action.
Catastrophic Floods Cause Major Disruptions to Brazil’s Agricultural Sector
Record rainfall caused destructive flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, resulting in major disruptions to the Brazilian food system.
New African Society: Cultivating Seeds of Change in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province
New African Society’s approach integrates agro-biodiversity, fostering food sovereignty while addressing long standing socio-economic challenges in Sierra Leone’s rural communities.
Watershed Project Bolsters Food Security in the Philippines
The Carood Watershed Project, focused on restoring degraded forests and water reservoirs, connects ecological health and food security.
124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!
These organizations are leveraging the power of unusual partnerships, giving voice to youth, and investing in community-led innovations and solutions.
20 Books About Food, Agriculture, and the Environment on Food Tank’s Spring 2023 Reading List
This Spring, be inspired by new recipes, a guidebook for climate action, lessons from the Earth, and much more.
The Comeback of Natural Fertilizers: A Cost-Effective Alternative for Producers
Cover crops can build soil health, combat the climate crisis, mitigate drought, and boost farmers’ livelihoods.
How Sustainable Agriculture Can Combat Drought and Creates Resilient Food Systems
Droughts have increased globally by nearly 30 percent since 2000. Sustainable land management practices can restore the soil and promote resilience.
Acknowledge Agriculture: The Sector at the U.N. Water Conference that Is Not Receiving the Spotlight it Should
Agriculture must receive the attention it deserves at the U.N. Water Conference to ensure food security and protect the world’s natural resources.
