An Unspoken Truth About Sustainable Food Systems

Join Food Tank for a virtual evening event, exploring connections between sustainable growth and urban food systems in New York City.

Join Food Tank in Austin at #FutureFoodSXSW. 8 Days. 100 Speakers.

Join Food Tank and our partners for a series of events as we discuss the future of food at SXSW.

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. 

Nourishing America Tour: Chicago, Illinois

On August 24, 2022, Food Tank’s Tour will stop in Chicago, Illinois for a summit on Technology and the Future of Our Food Systems hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago.

CEFS Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems and Climate Change: A Call to Action

On August 11, 2022, Food Tank is partnering with North Carolina State University for a summit on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate Change. Danielle Nierenberg will moderate Dr. Robert Bonnie, the USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Dr. Rattan Lal, OSU Distinguished Professor of Soil Science, and more amazing speakers. 

World Congress on Agroforestry, Quebec City

On July 17-20, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Quebec City, Quebec for the Fifth World Congress on Agroforestry in partnership with University of Laval.

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.”

Organic Week DC: Cultivating Diversity X Organic

During this session of Organic Week DC, convened by the Organic Trade Association, Food Tank president Danielle Nierenberg will interview Chef Eric Adjepong on the importance of representation in food. The session will also feature a panel discussion on the impact of pesticides on communities of color.

122 Organizations Transforming Food Systems in 2022

Food Tank is rounding up 122 organizations pushing for more resilient and equitable food systems.

Food and Agriculture Offer Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Please join Food Tank as we showcase the essential role food systems play in addressing the climate crisis at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26). Register now to attend Food Tank and our partners’ programming virtually or in person by…

NYU Announces Danielle Nierenberg as Scholar-in-Residence

Food Tank’s President will join the Scholar-in-Residence program as part of Steinhardt’s Nutrition and Food Studies department. 

Nourishing America Tour: Columbus, Ohio

On October 16, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America tour will stop in Columbus, Ohio, for a summit surrounding World Food Day 2022 in partnership with the Ohio State University, the UN FAO, OFPN (Ohio Food Policy Network), and NPR.

Nourishing America Tour: Santa Barbara, California

On May 21, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will host a summit at Santa Barbara City College’s Garvin Theater with a focus on ‘Rebuilding Our food System.’

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