Food Tank

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Pernilla Malmer, Senior Advisor at SwedBio, tells Food Tank about the “ multiple-evidence base approach ”, which shows that “traditional knowledge of local communities is equally valid to science and brings critical value for complying with international environmental agreements.” Become a member today by clicking here.

Science 98

Science Food Cultivation Farming 98

Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Yes, I’m currently actively involved in farming, but in defined ways. I’m a beekeeper and I love all those momma bees that go out and gather pollen and nectar on our 15-acre pollinator conservation project as part of our 30-acre family farm. I currently [have] about 30 fruit trees with most every kind of fruit growing.

Food 137

Food Agroecology Agriculture Agriculture 137

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 29, 2023

million grant for its soon-to-come vertical farming, hydroponics and plant-based culinary arts programs. Red Angus cows help students learn about agroecology at Walla Walla Community College. Agroecology incorporates the whole food systems and dynamics of the community,” says Alan Raeder, Ph.D., who will direct the new project.

Food 98

Food Farming Farming Agroecology 98

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

AUGUST 28, 2024

At a time when the effects of climate change on farmers are becoming ever more apparent and the country is losing small and mid-sized family farms at a rapidly increasing rate, the FFNSA maintains the status quo. farmers and ranchers are unable to fully participate in and benefit from emerging markets for sustainably-produced foods.

Farming 85

Farming Farming Agriculture Agriculture 85

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Through captivating case studies, Thurow’s hopeful book showcases farmers who have boldly gone against the grain of modern agriculture orthodoxy and are instead embracing regenerative practices—like agroecology and permaculture—that restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and promote resilience against climate change.

Food 136

Food Farming Farming Agriculture 136

Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) , Africa AFSA is a coalition of civil society organizations advocating for food sovereignty and agroecology across the continent. They offer a rigorous Agricultural Sciences undergraduate program that emphasizes entrepreneurship, environmental responsibility, and social commitment.

Food 139

Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension’s project team conducted 11 semi-structured interviews and conversations across Virginia to learn and better understand farmers’ and ranchers’ agroecological motivations and overall values related to the protection and conservation of water resources.

Cattle 69

Cattle Pasture Poultry Family Farming 69