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Follow the policies, trace the impacts, and see how food and agriculture systems are being reshaped in real time. The post One Year On: How Trump and Vance Have Changed Food, Agriculture, Health, and Climate appeared first on Food Tank .

This week, NY is acting to tackle the GRAS loophole, research reveals the promise of green roofs, and Bolivia's farmers are standing up to the gold mining industry to protect their future. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: NY Acts on GRAS Loophole, Green Roofs Offer Climate Solutions, Bolivia’s Farmers Protect their Future appeared first on Food Tank .

A 128-acre farm in Pennsylvania is reshaping how agriculture serves people and communities. The post ‘Agriculture Is the Culture’ at Pennsylvania’s Largest Black-Owned Farm appeared first on Food Tank .

Carbon farming captures carbon in soil while helping farmers build healthier, more resilient land. The post Food Tank Explains: Carbon Farming appeared first on Food Tank .

New jobs offer hope, but John Deere’s layoffs still weigh heavily on workers and communities. The post Can New Deere Jobs and Facilities Offset Years of Layoffs? appeared first on Food Tank .

Kenyan women are taking to the water, Asia is looking into more sustainable packaging, and anti-immigration laws are failing to gain support. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Kenyan Women Defy Gender Norms, President Trump Calls for Cuts to WIC, Anti-Immigration Policies Fail appeared first on Food Tank .

Today’s unhealthy food system results not simply from individual choices but policy choices that limit access. The post Op-Ed | We Can Find $200 Billion for War. Why Not for Food Security at Home? appeared first on Food Tank .

If we want to shift diets at scale, we have to start with taste. As science reveals how protein quality shapes flavor and function, taste is the on ramp to healthy diets from sustainable food systems. The post Op-Ed | The Future of Protein Is Delicious and Data-Backed appeared first on Food Tank .

On June 25, we're bringing together 180+ food and agriculture business leaders to talk about how the private sector can drive climate action. The post Join Food Tank at London Climate Action Week appeared first on Food Tank .

Corporate captures of the world's fisheries isn't inevitable and NAMA is fighting every day to make sure it doesn't happen. The post Fighting Corporate Control of Fisheries: NAMA’s Vision for Blue Food Systems appeared first on Food Tank .

Food sovereignty is the right of communities to define how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. This explainer outlines its origins, principles, and how it challenges industrial agriculture by prioritizing equity, sustainability, and local control. The post Food Tank Explains: Food Sovereignty appeared first on Food Tank .

A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe now by clicking here. Earth Day is this week, on Wednesday, April 22. From my vantage point, two of the most impactful forces shaping the… The post Earth Day Is Global—But We Know Food and Climate Solutions Start Locally appeared first on …

New data reveal a concerning drop in development aid, Rwanda is protecting Kigali's farmland, and Bangladesh has launched a new Farmers Card to connect producers with key resources. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Development Aid Plummets, Rwanda Protects Farmland, Bangladesh Launches New Farmers’ Card appeared first on Food Tank .

We all have tremendous power to drive real change when it comes to food waste reduction. Let's make sure we use it! The post On Stop Food Waste Day, We’re Celebrating the Power of Collective Action! appeared first on Food Tank .

The program was established in 2023 to expand land and market access for underserved farmers. The post USDA Terminates Land Access Program for New Farmers appeared first on Food Tank .

Ultra-processed foods now shape many diets worldwide. Read Food Tank's primer to learn how they are produced and why experts are concerned. The post Food Tank Explains: Ultra-Processed Foods appeared first on Food Tank .

Investing in nutrition-sensitive agriculture ensures not just more food, but more healthy food. The post Op-Ed | The Nutritionists Are Right. We Must End Hunger Differently. appeared first on Food Tank .

A Buffalo-based organization is rethinking how food access and healthcare work together to support long-term health. The post Inside Buffalo Go Green’s Approach to Food, Health, and Care appeared first on Food Tank .

More than 25 food companies, nonprofits, and advocates are collaborating to improve school meal proteins and demonstrate the power of cooperative competition. The post Op-Ed | Fixing Our School Food System Requires Cooperation—Not Going it Alone appeared first on Food Tank .

By harnessing their power, these insects can help us build healthier food and agriculture systems. The post Inside My Ground-Truthing Notebook: Here in Kenya, Insects Are Success Stories appeared first on Food Tank .