Food Tank
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Food Tank is focused on building a global community for safe, healthy, nourished eaters. We cover a range of topics including Food Security, Policy & Organizing, Sustainable Agriculture, and Family Farming. It is a source for farmers, policymakers, government leaders & researchers.
Food Tank
22h ago
Black farmers in the U.S. are receiving US$1.5 billion to address the discrimination they faced by the USDA.
The post Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout from the USDA appeared first on Food Tank ..read more
Food Tank
2d ago
The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis by rescuing and preserving Africa's vegetable biodiversity.
The post From Neglect to Nourishment: Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity appeared first on Food Tank ..read more
Food Tank
4d ago
Cities without Hunger is transforming unused urban spaces into vibrant gardens that feed families, create jobs, and inspire students.
The post Empowering Communities: The Cities without Hunger Model appeared first on Food Tank ..read more
Food Tank
1w ago
The living wage for a family of four in the U.S. is just over US$25 per hour, but the federal minimum wage continues to sit at just US$7.25 per hour.
The post Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story appeared first on Food Tank ..read more
Food Tank
1w ago
The Gaples Institute is revolutionizing medical education and working to improve public health by prioritizing nutrition.
The post Using Food as Medicine: The Gaples Institute Fights Against Obesity, Food Insecurity and Fad Diets appeared first on Food Tank ..read more
Food Tank
1w ago
Seeds for Resilience is helping genebanks in sub-Saharan Africa safeguard vital, diverse crops to thrive in a changing climate ..read more
Food Tank
2w ago
These 25 organizations around the world are working tirelessly to teach kids about nutrition, gardening, and cooking.
The post Feeding Kids an Understanding of Why Food Matters appeared first on Food Tank ..read more
Food Tank
2w ago
The farmers featured in Roger Thurow's Against the Grain are working to undo the harm caused by an industrialized agriculture model.
The post ‘Against the Grain’ Offers Lessons from the Farmers on the Front Lines of Nourishing and Healing the Planet appeared first on Food Tank ..read more
Food Tank
2w ago
Ode to Travel is a travel and culture book by Patrick Trefz that features recipes and photos from 38 different locations around the world.
The post ‘Ode to Travel’ by Patrick Trefz Spotlights Photos and Recipes from Around the World appeared first on Food Tank ..read more
Food Tank
2w ago
Learn how FarmsSHARE is transforming food access in North Carolina by connecting local farmers with families in need, fostering community and health.
The post FarmsSHARE: Transforming Food Systems in North Carolina appeared first on Food Tank ..read more