The FEED Summit brought together Wisconsin’s food entrepreneurs to connect, team up, and help them thrive in an ever-changing food landscape.
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout from the USDA
Black farmers in the U.S. are receiving US$1.5 billion to address the discrimination they faced by the USDA.
FarmsSHARE: Transforming Food Systems in North Carolina
Learn how FarmsSHARE is transforming food access in North Carolina by connecting local farmers with families in need, fostering community and health.
We Can’t Achieve Food Justice if We Don’t Prioritize Soil Health
There’s so much that each of us can do to build a stronger foundation for the world’s food and agriculture systems.
Unveiling the Revolutionary Role of Food in the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement
The recently published Food Power Politics: The Food Story of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement by Bobby J. Smith II spotlights the role of food as a political weapon and tool for resistance in the context of the Civil Rights…
Harvesting Hope: How the Prison Agriculture Lab Exposes Exploitation in Prison Agriculture
The Prison Agriculture Lab seeks to answer the where, what, and why of agricultural practices in the criminal punishment system.
Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners (BUGs) National Conference Comes to Philadelphia
The event will offer sessions including keynote speeches by renowned speakers, urban farm tours, social events, and over 50 workshops
Just Announced! See the Incredible Lineup for Our Chicago Summit
Join Food Tank in Chicago as we explore strategies to empower eaters, expand food access, and create healthier food environments.
Can Food Justice Be a Religion?
Food and faith are both simultaneously deeply personal and inherently community-based.
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.
Celebrating Mission-Driven Start-Ups @ SXSW 2022
On March 17, Food Tank in celebrating mission-driven start-ups at an exclusive event co-hosted by SnackFutures and Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub. Food Tank will be bringing together some of the most progressive leaders and start-ups in the food and beverage industry.
The Future of Food Festival @ SXSW 2022
From March 11 through 18, 2022, join SXSW, Huston-Tillotson University, Food Tank, The James Beard Foundation, Little Herds, The Cook’s Nook and more for an unforgettable series of activations, discussion and interactive experiences all curated around building more sustainable food systems.
The Future of Food @ SXSW Day 2
On March 18, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival for the second part of the summit themed “The Future of Food.”
Watch “The Last Harvest” @ SXSW
On March 15, 2022, Food Tank will screen “The Last Harvest,” a film which offers a rare glimpse into the critical labor shortage problem in the agricultural industry. The post-screening panel discussion will feature Soren Bjorn, President of Driscoll’s of the Americas and Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg.
Watch “The Ants & the Grasshopper” @ SXSW
On March 15, 2022, Food Tank will screen “The Ants & the Grasshopper” a documentary about Anita Chitaya’s journey from Malawi to California to the White House as she meets climate skeptics and despairing farmers. A post-screening panel discussion will feature Co-Director Raj Patel and Dr. Karen Magid from Huston-Tillotson University.
Watch “Man in the Field” @ SXSW
On March 14, 2022, Food Tank will screen “Man in the Field” a documentary that profiles pioneering artist and chef Jim Denevan, founder of Outstanding in the Field. A post-screening panel discussion will feature Director Patrick Trefz and Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg.
Watch “Gather” @ SXSW
On March 14, 2022, Food Tank will screen “Gather,” an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. A post-screening panel discussion will feature A-dae Romero-Briones and Danielle Nierenberg.
Food-Film Watch Parties @ SXSW
On March 14 and 15, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival for food-focused film screenings, delicious snacks, and fireside chats. The films “Gather,” “Man in the Field,” “Last Harvest,” and “Ants and the Grasshopper” will be featured.
The Future of Food @ SXSW Day 1
On March 12, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival for a summit themed “The Future of Food.”
New Mexican Farm and Nonprofit Fights for Restorative Changes to Industrial Food System
La Semilla Food Center, a New Mexico-based nonprofit, champions food sovereignty and sustainable farming practices in the Paso del Norte region.
