The Hatching Hope Initiative is a new collaboration between Heifer International and Cargill. Food Tank spoke with the CEO of Heifer International to find out how convincing more women to raise chickens will sustainably reduce hunger and poverty for 100 million people by 2030.
Making Tropical Agriculture more Resilient and Sustainable
Small-scale farmers in the tropics face many challenges. However, Dr. Ruben Echeverría of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture remains hopeful.
Paul Newnham: Breaking Down Silos to Achieve Sustainable Development for Food Security
Paul Newnham discusses his work at SDG2 Advocacy Hub, a platform for stakeholders to discuss and plan for the United Nation’s goal of zero hunger and more sustainable agriculture by 2030.
The World Food Program Uses Innovation to Disrupt Hunger
The World Food Program’s high-tech, groundbreaking projects aim to identify and nurture radical solutions to hunger.
Celebrating Women in Science: Eight Women Breaking Ground in Agriculture
For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, women working in Integrated Pest Management reflect on the important work they do for food security and the future of women in science.
Making Food More Equitable in Dayton
Dayton, Ohio is one of the hungriest American cities. Lela Klein of Gem City Market tells Food Tank about how to turn Dayton’s food deserts into areas where all members have access to fresh and nutritious food.
Millet and Sorghum are Climate-Smart Grains for Farmers in Chad
Climate-resilient grains like pearl millet and sorghum can help subsistence farmers in Chad enjoy increased crop yields and better self-resilience.
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.
How Better Packaging Saves Food
Innovations that help consumers store and use food at home can be effective at improving food security and tackling food waste. Today, scalable innovation in consumer packaging is making home storage easier and more efficient than ever.
“Food Should Be Treated as a Right and Not a Privilege,” Says Mendelsohn
On Food Talk, chef, restaurateur, and advocate Spike Mendelsohn talks about the food issues that motivate him to expand beyond his restaurants and into policy and advocacy spheres.
