Farmers around the world are aging, and there are few young people prepared to take their place. Global food security will depend on cultivating the next generation of farmers.
Emily Zweber on Organic Farming, Sustainability, and the Next Generation of Farmers
Emily Zweber, an organic, sustainable dairy farmer, sat down with Food Tank to discuss changes in agriculture, the food system, and the role youth can play in transforming the landscape.
Tambra Stevenson on Transforming the Nutrition World & Empowering Youth
Food Tank sat down with WANDA founder and CEO Tambra Stevenson to discuss how her background in nutrition combined with her commitment to youth and female empowerment is changing the food system.
Building Food Awareness Among Young People
Food Tank had the opportunity to talk with BCFN Alumni Sujardin Syarifuddin about why it’s important that youth are active participants in shaping the future of global food systems.
Jeremiah Lowery: “Food Insecurity Was a Recurring Theme in my Life”
Highlighting personal experience, Lowery encourages an intersectional approach to food policy and understanding of current food issues in the D.C. area.
Myeasha Taylor on Overlapping Urban Food Production, Technology, and Energy for Solutions in the Food System
According to urban farming specialist Myeasha Taylor, local urban farms can reduce he impact of the food system on the environment and produce more nutrient-dense crops, according to urban farming specialist Myeasha Taylor
UNLEASH 2018 Is Seeking the Next Generation of Young Leaders
UNLEASH, a global innovation lab for solutions to the SDGs, is being held in Singapore where 1,000 young talents will be working on solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals.
25 Children’s Books Growing Young Minds
Food Tank has compiled a list of 25 children’s books to nourish inquisitive young minds and encourages children’s creativity and participation in building healthier food systems.
Youth Farming Program Seeks Executive Director in New Orleans
Grow Dat Youth Farm promotes youth leadership, food justice, and sustainability.
First-Ever School Food Item Created By Youth-Run Business in West Philadelphia
Youth-run Rebel Ventures have spent the last 18 months developing Rebel Crumbles, which is now being served across all 235 public schools in Philadelphia. Meet the team behind the first-ever school product made by kids, with kids, and for kids.
