Over the last twenty years, an spike in immigration from Somalia has had a surprising outcome for the American food system: an increased market for camel meat. This article explores the intricate connections for food economics that underlie this new market.
Using Blockchain Technology to Bring Transparency to Food
Initially thought of as a tool for banking, blockchain technology has continued to develop and new research shows it can increase sustainability, efficiency, and transparency in the food system.
It’s e-Farmony: Suzanna Denison Pairs Landless Farmers with Landowners
Suzanna Denison is passionate about linking landless, aspiring farmers with non-farming landowners and retiring farmers.
Op-ed: Can Food Retailers Develop Policies That Drive Sustainable Agriculture?
While U.S. retailers have struggled to create policies that drive sustainability on the farm, a recent Stanford study reports on the success of one South African retailer.
New Funding to Fight Food Waste in NYC
The Foundation for New York’s Strongest is launching a micro-grant program to help reduce the 650,000 tons of food waste generated by businesses in New York City each year.
Register for the 2017 James Beard Foundation Food Summit: Consuming Power
Consumer power will be the focus of the James Beard Foundation’s eighth annual food summit, which takes place in NYC on October 23 and 24
Stephanie Whalen Speaks With Food Tank About Farming In Hawaii
Food Tank talks specialty crops, local farming, and educating the future generation of sustainable farmers with Hawaii Agriculture Research Center’s Stephanie Whalen.
Poultry Workers Promised a Safe, Transparent, and Just Work Environment
Oxfam America and other workers justice organizations welcome Tyson Foods pledge to build and implement better and sustainable workplace environment for its workers, while still believing the journey for workers justice has just started.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Revitalize Rural America
Trump’s new executive order “Revitalize Agriculture and Promote Rural Prosperity” aims to increase economic viability of farmers and widen scope of exports.
Students Launch Nationwide Rolling Fast for Farmworker Justice in Columbus, Ohio
Nineteen students affiliated with Ohio State Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) and Real Food OSU fasted for seven days in March to urge the administration of Ohio State University (OSU) to cut their contract with Wendy’s. The fast was a response to…
