A small farmer in Eastern Kenya is unifying thousands of farmers throughout Kenya using social media to address their plight, and provide a platform to learn from one another.
12 Children’s Books to Grow Future Food Leaders
Children’s books are a great way to start critical conversations and reflections about food, community, and the environment: check out Food Tank’s 12 picks for the holiday season.
“Farming Is Who I Am”
Niman Ranch Farmer Tim Roseland is welcoming the next generation back to his farm, spreading his family’s tradition for sustainable and humane farming practices.
At Harlem Grown, “We Grow Healthy Children for Sustainable Communities”
On Food Talk, Tony Hillery talks about how he started Harlem Grown after growing frustrated with the New York City school system: “I just got off the couch one day.”
Urban Farming Organization Visualizes a Franchise Model to Produce Fresh Fish and Vegetables
In Kansas City, Missouri, Nile Valley Aquaponics is producing 100,000 pounds of local, fresh food to support the community, unveiling expansions on their urban oasis later this year.
Farming Better Isn’t Enough: We Need to Protect Land
Niman Ranch farmers Jan and Steve Petersen are breaking beyond what it typically means to be a farmer, inspiring conservation and sustainable practices in their community.
Farming Sustainably “Is a Responsibility Not to Be Taken Lightly”
Adair Crowe describes his love for farming, his responsibility to promote sustainability, and his changing community around Crowe Family Farms.
“It Is Our Goal That Volunteers Leave Our Gardens Empowered to Do More” says Shane Tippett
A creative partnership between Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens and Kroger brings sustainable, organic gardening methods and hunger relief to a community in need.
To Cultivate a New Generation of Farmers, “We Need to Open Up to Young Folks”
Ron Mardesen describes his family’s story, his changing community, and his vision for the future of A Frame Acres – led by the next generation.
Fair Trade Conference Explores the Roles of Campuses and Communities in Equity and Trade
The Fair Trade Campaigns Conference renews commitment of universities and communities to conducting operations with equity in trade in mind, opening up opportunities for marginalized producers.
Mailee Walker on Food Leaders: “We can truly be a considered a movement to be reckoned with”
Executive Director of the Claneil Foundation, Mailee Walker seeks to connect complimentary voices and elevate the power of small actions to make big differences in community health.
Myeasha Taylor on Overlapping Urban Food Production, Technology, and Energy for Solutions in the Food System
According to urban farming specialist Myeasha Taylor, local urban farms can reduce he impact of the food system on the environment and produce more nutrient-dense crops, according to urban farming specialist Myeasha Taylor
Harlem Grown’s Tony Hillery: “Education is the way out”
Tony Hillery founded Harlem Grown to address the health and academic challenges facing public elementary school students in Harlem.
