U.S. farmers could be better served if leaders supported a smooth transition for those affected by Mexico’s corn policies.
Empowering Municipalities for Climate-Resilient Food Security in Canada
After winning the Smart Cities Challenge, the County of Wellington implemented two pilot programs to reinforce climate-resilient food security.
Collective Action for a Circular Food Economy in Canada
Canada’s SMART Healthy Cities Training Platform is training the next generation of researchers to create a stronger and healthier food system.
Study Finds Saskatchewan’s Garden Patch Urban Garden a Success
During the pandemic, some urban food banks in Canada have seen nearly double the number of visits. The Garden Patch offers a sustainable example of urban farming to help increase food access.
13 Global Food Banks Reshaping Food Distribution to Address the Root Causes of Hunger
Food Tank is highlighting 13 global food banks adapting their models to address systemic issues in the food system and ensure dignity and agency.
New Study Highlights Traditional Foods as Foundational to the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Peoples
The study underscores the health and nutrition disparities experienced by the First Nations peoples of Canada.
Remembering Wayne Roberts: Advocate for Sustainable Food Systems
Canadian writer and food policy analyst Wayne Roberts, best known for his work with the Toronto Food Policy Council, has died at the age of 76.
Remembering Percy Schmeiser: Farmer and Hero
Percy Schmeiser, best known for his battles against Monsanto and genetically modified seed patents, passed away on October 13 at the age of 89.
Fair Trade Kampot Pepper Helps Cambodian Farmers and Canadian Food Banks
The 50 Million Meals Campaign is working with a collective of 400 small, organic pepper farmers in Southern Cambodia to develop a community-based, fair trade distribution system for the Kampot pepper.
Canada’s Agriculture Industry Expected To Receive Three Billion Canadian Dollars
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year federal, provincial, and territorial project to invest three billion dollars into Canada’s agriculture sector.
Canada’s Revised Food Guide Makes Plant-forward Suggestions
Canada’s much anticipated revised food guide includes some major changes, like suggestions to eat more plant-based proteins and reduce consumption of processed foods.
Opinion | A Farmer’s Transformation
A former tobacco farmer reflects on his transformation toward regenerative agriculture, influenced by a farmer-driven program that aims to feed the world while improving the health of the planet.
Eight Toronto-based Initiatives Fighting Food Waste
When Canadian governments lack leadership in fighting food waste, individuals and organizations take charge. Food Tank has compiled a list of eight Toronto-based initiatives finding creative uses for excess food, closing the loop in a wasteful food system.
Opinion | Indigenous Gardens Boost Food Sovereignty in Canada
Indigenous people in Canada face deep food insecurity; but the Ontario Indigenous Neighbours program from the Mennonite Central Committee is cultivating passions for gardening, and as a result, food sovereignty.
Mayors Meet to Collaborate on Milan Urban Food Policy Pact
More than 400 mayors, city officials, and experts convened in Valencia, Spain from October 19 to 21, 2017 for the Third Annual Gathering of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP). Delegates from the 159 signatory cities engaged in debates, forums, and panels to exchange ideas and solutions to food-related issues relevant to urban environments.
Researchers Find Food Insecurity “A Key Contributor to Poor Health and Higher Costs” in Canada
Researcher Naomi Dachner discusses with Food Tank her team’s work on the association between health care costs and food insecurity in Canada, which they found “consistent with U.S. research that has raised concerns about food insecurity as a key contributor to poor health and higher costs.”
