The U.S. food system, from farms to processing to grocery and restaurant work, depends on undocumented workers.
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.
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
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.
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.
“Food Can Be the Linchpin for Change” Across Global Issues
While global forums have recently put a heavier focus on important topics like regenerative agriculture and food waste, healthy and sustainable diets are often left off the table.
How Can Nutrition Professionals Help the Food System?
A new paper outlines how dietitians and nutrition professionals can promote sustainable food systems.
Social Movements And Scientists Are Challenging the UN Food Systems Summit’s Agenda
Civil society organizations, scientists and Indigenous peoples are taking a stand against UN Food Systems Summit’s agenda.
NYC Nonprofit Gives New Life to Brooklyn Community Garden
Brooklyn Community Garden is transformed by New York City’s largest land conservancy, New York Restoration Project.
NYC Nonprofit Provides Resources for Community Gardens To Combat Food Apartheid
New York City’s largest land conservancy, founded by actress Bette Midler, provides resources to restore community spaces.
NYC Nonprofit Stewards 52 Community Gardens Across All Five Boroughs
New York City’s largest land conservancy, founded by actress Bette Midler, teaches urban agriculture to residents.
16 Resources for Eating Seasonally Around the World
These guides can help eaters find fresh, nutritious food all year long.
15 Organizations Supporting Farm and Food Workers
These organizations are working for better protections for farm and food workers across the United States.
