To celebrate national Farm-to-School Month, Food Tank has compiled a list of 19 unique, innovative, and effective farm-to-school programs from around the globe.
Women-Led Sustainable Farming Model Wins United Nations Equator Prize
The United Nations 2017 Equator Prize has been awarded to 15 local and indigenous communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, including Swayam Shikshan Prayog from India for its unique women-led sustainable farming model.
Women’s Empowerment Is Central to Food and Nutrition Security
BCFN Alumni Gianna Bonis-Profumo research explores the link between women’s empowerment in agriculture and household nutrition outcomes in Timor-Leste.
Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Texan Farmers
Extensive wind and water damage caused by Hurricane Harvey has destroyed crops, stranded livestock, and contaminated the food supply. Texan farmers and ranchers will require ongoing support as they begin to assess damages.
Farm Aid’s 2017 Concert on September 16 Features Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson
This benefit concert features an amazing lineup and proceeds go to helping small family farms in America
Two Farmer Cooperatives in Arkansas are Helping Fight Food Insecurity One Farmer at a Time
Two farmer cooperatives in Arkansas, New South Co-op and Grassroots Co-op, are helping fight food insecurity in a region where 20 percent of families go hungry
Sustainable Food Trust to Host Harmony in Food and Farming Conference
A conference held by the Sustainable Food Trust will discuss the principles of harmony in food and farming with a diverse audience this July 10 and 11 in Wales.
Nabeela Lakhani: I’m Taking Action To Create Solutions
Square Roots is trying to mobilize a food revolution by bringing food closer to consumers and empowering entrepreneurs to change the food system.
Program Your Own Garden with Seedsheet
These gardens come preloaded with your favorite meals
Trump Signs Executive Order to Revitalize Rural America
Trump’s new executive order “Revitalize Agriculture and Promote Rural Prosperity” aims to increase economic viability of farmers and widen scope of exports.
