Agriculture must receive the attention it deserves at the U.N. Water Conference to ensure food security and protect the world’s natural resources.
New Welsh Agriculture Bill May Boost Sustainable Production
A Sustainable Land Management policy will pay farmers for protecting the environment while boosting food security and preserving Welsh culture.
Study Finds Local Foods are the Key to Nutrition in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia local resources offer a holistic solution to address nutrient deficiencies in children.
Why Cover Crops Are the Solution to Rapid Soil Degradation
About a third of arable land is now moderately to severely degraded, but cover crops offer a potential solution.
New Report Calls for Advancing Equity in Agriculture for the 2023 Farm Bill
With the upcoming Farm Bill, policymakers have the opportunity to support historically underrepresented farmers and ranchers.
A Model for Bold Agricultural Transformation in Kenya
A coalition in West Pokot County, Kenya, hopes to serve as a model for community-led food systems transformation in other countries.
On Eve of Election, Midwest Farmers Squeezed by Inflation Eye Corporate Concentration
Farmers have a keen sense of what’s driving up food prices, driving down farm incomes, and eroding rural communities: corporate concentration.
Maryland Creates Opportunities for Food Insecure Cities
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s new bill for water and power infrastructure upgrades will distribute up to US$500,000 per year to nonprofits and urban farmers.
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.
Cutting Postharvest Food Loss and Waste
The Postharvest Education Foundation (PEF) supplies small and medium scale farmers with technologies to reduce food loss and waste.
Understanding the Link Between Agriculture and Anti-Microbial Resistance
A recent Lancet study notes that antibiotics used in farming may contribute to AMR in humans, however the direct cause remains controversial.
Food System Advocates Should Be Vocal Climate Champions. Here’s How.
Regenerative agriculture is a win-win-win solution that is good for climate mitigation, ecological resilience, and adaptation.
Report Investigates the Past, Present, and Future of Agrochemicals and Environmental Justice
New resources help students understand the ways industrial agriculture and agrochemicals impact their own communities and surrounding environments.
For Malawi, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Presents Both Challenges and Opportunities
The war in Ukraine is expected to drive fuel, food, and fertilizer costs to historic highs in Malawi.
Food Tank’s Spring 2022 Book List
Food Tank is rounding up 20 titles that celebrate ancestral farming practices, document the importance of marine ecosystems, introduce readers to new recipes, and more.
CEFS Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems and Climate Change: A Call to Action
On August 11, 2022, Food Tank is partnering with North Carolina State University for a summit on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate Change. Danielle Nierenberg will moderate Dr. Robert Bonnie, the USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Dr. Rattan Lal, OSU Distinguished Professor of Soil Science, and more amazing speakers.
Are Alternative Meats a Good Option For The Environment?
A new report poses questions about the environmental impact of alternative meat.
Empowering Haitian Farmers Through Investment in Local Food Systems
Acceso Haiti, a social enterprise, empowers smallholder farming families through market access and investment in local food systems.
Food Tank Highlights 30 Organizations Supporting Young Farmers
Food Tank highlights 30 organizations working to support rural youth and young farmers across the globe.