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Op-Ed | A Case for Food Diversification

Food Tank

Diversification is the key to the resilience of our food systems. By diversifying food systems, we can build a more resilient and sustainable system capable of adapting to climate and market fluctuations while also providing more nutritious food for local consumers. I have also learned about, and advocate for, opportunities.

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Brainfood: Diverse ecologists, Wild vs cultivated, Ecosystem services, Indigenous people, Mixtures, On-farm trees, Monitoring protected areas, Social media & protected areas, Wild harvesting, Land sparing vs sharing, Agroecology & plant health, Wild vs cultivated

Agricultural Biodiversity

Plant diversity decreases greenhouse gas emissions by increasing soil and plant carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems. Food-sourcing from on-farm trees mediates positive relationships between tree cover and dietary quality in Malawi. Huge meta-analysis says plant mixtures are better than monocultures for C storage.

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Guest Post: Is the Future of Organic Food at Risk? Research Funding Holds the Answer

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement. This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. For the FY25 budget, NIFA is suggested a $3.5

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Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Wednesday, Nov. 20

Food Tank

Food Tank’s Dispatch from the U.N. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe to Food Tank’s newsletter now by clicking here. Food waste is a significant source of methane emissions— according to the U.S. As a small economy, my nation faces the brunt.

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

Recently, these unassuming spaces are cultivating a new trend in home-grown businesses. It’s a great gateway crop,” says Don DiLillo, owner of Finest Foods in Huntington, New York, for ushering in a new breed of novice farmers. Photography submitted by Don DiLillo, Finest Foods.

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20 Podcasts on Food, Farming, and Sustainability

Food Tank

Food Tank is rounding up 20 podcasts that take listeners on a journey of food and agriculture systems around the world. These shows highlight the efforts of food producers, reflect on how eaters’ earliest memories in the kitchen shaped who they became today, and offer solutions for sustainable ocean management.

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23 Fall Food and Agriculture Books to Discover Now

Food Tank

This fall, Food Tank serves up a list of 23 new titles that explore the complex world that food eaters face today. Awaiting Their Feast, and Life and Death of the American Worker dive into some of the realities that workers face within the food system. Food Economics: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health by William A.

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