Pioneering local governments are transforming food systems in their communities, showing the world that change is possible.
Social Enterprise in India Revives Lost Foodways
C.Green Organic Future works toward sustainability for the planet and local communities as it tries to revive traditional foodways.
Driving the Food Movement Forward One Edible Garden at a Time
The benefits of growing food in school gardens have the potential to extend far beyond the classroom.
New Report Reveals Organic Dairy Farming Stores Carbon, Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Research shows that greenhouse gas emissions on organic U.S. dairy farms were 24 percent lower when compared to emissions from conventional dairy farms.
U.S. Farmers Need Incentives to Grow Organic Grains
Incentivizing American organic grain production can help reduce synthetic fertilizer use and import dependencies while generating farmer income and healthier soil.
OpEd: The Healthful Mirage: Milk Versus Milk Analogues
When comparing milk and its alternatives misleading marketing is an important issue worth talking about.
Our Healing Begins in the Soil
Regenerative Organic Certification was designed to raise the bar for farmers, food producers, and brands.
27 Spirits for a Sustainable Happy Hour
These companies are bringing consumers beverages that help raise environmental consciousness, support local economies, and lessen harmful impacts on the planet.
New Report Shows That More Colleges Have Every Reason to Ditch Toxic Pesticides
Transitioning to organic practices can have economic, environmental, and health benefits, research shows.
Know Thy Farmer
When the soil microbiome is healthy and in balance, it directly, positively, impacts the health of the plants that grow in it.
14 Organizations and Initiatives Bringing Better Food to Hospitals
These 14 initiatives helping to support patient health with nutritious and locally sourced food on hospital menus.
What Do Those Food Labels Really Mean?
Wondering how to decipher the labels that appear on food packaging? This article can help.
Ditch Coke: Sustainable Drink Alternatives on the Rise
Tractor Beverage Company offers healthier, sustainable drink alternatives to restaurant partners across the United States.
Expo West 2022
Food Tank will be partnering with New Hope Network at Expo West 2022 in Anaheim, California. Food Tank’s President Danielle Nierenberg will participate in the State of Natural & Organic keynote panel. The panel will focus on how the natural & organic industry can harness innovation and technology to extend its positive impact in the world.
Expo East 2022
Food Tank will be partnering with New Hope Network at Expo East 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since 1985, Natural Products Expo East has aimed to encourage the natural products industry to embrace organic and regenerative agriculture, engage in climate action and foster justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
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.
How Sun & Swell Ditched Plastic for Compostable Packaging
Sun & Swell is distributing their organic food products in 100 percent compostable packaging and reusable jars, one of the first companies to do this on a large scale.
Most Americans Have Roundup in Their Bodies. Researchers Say One Week of Eating Organic Can Help.
A new study finds that just one week of organic eating can reduce pesticide levels in the body by an average of 60 percent.
College Students Recycle Waste into Sustainable Fertilizer for Rural Farmers
Five college students won $5,000 at this year’s @WegePrize for their plan to recycle waste into sustainable fertilizer. The group projects that their organic fertilizer will cut costs for rural farmers by 35 percent.
How a Land Trust in Iowa is Combatting Big Ag
The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust secures affordable land for farmers so they can grow food sustainably for generations to come.
