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A recent United Nations report declares the world is facing a state of water bankruptcy that will force food and agriculture systems to adapt.   Across the globe, surface waters and glaciers are shrinking, wetlands have been liquidated, and groundwater has been depleted, the report states. As water insecurity grows, agricultural heartlands are running off a… The post The Path Forward from Global …

Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT is giving organic farmers a direct stake in the land they tend, turning long-term stewards into shareholders. The post Organic Farmland Investment: Turning Farmers into Owners appeared first on Food Tank .

Food Tank explores 10 dryland crops that improve biodiversity and food security to carry us toward a more resilient future. The post The 10 Crops That Can Turn Arid Lands Into Biodiversity And Food Security Hotspots appeared first on Food Tank .

This Week's Food Tank News Roundup: The dismantlement of USAID continues to impact global communities, Ebola cases rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the fuel crisis in Cuba becomes a food systems crisis, the U.S. House advances legislation to allow the year-round sale of E15 ethanol blend, China restores trade for U.S. agriculture products, and the undamming of the Klamath rive…

Carlo Petrini was “a visionary leader and public intellectual with a profound commitment to the common good, human relationships, and the natural world,” says Slow Food. The post Honoring Carlo Petrini appeared first on Food Tank .

GLP-1s are changing how people eat. Now is the moment for hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores to adapt as we work to waste less food. The post What Do GLP-1s Mean for Food Waste? appeared first on Food Tank .

Earlier this year, I spent a week with researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) at their headquarters in Kenya. icipe is an Africa-based research institution that uses insect science to address challenges related to food security, public health, agriculture, and the environment. I’ve known icipe’s Director General, Abdou Tenkouano, since… The post On the Gr…

From conservation funding to nutrition assistance, the Farm Bill affects farmers, consumers, and food systems nationwide. The post Food Tank Explains: The Farm Bill appeared first on Food Tank .

A new company YumLit is working to bring joy to family mealtimes through interactive light-up plates. As a social venture, they plan to share proceeds with nonprofit organizations committed to tackling food and nutrition insecurity in their communities and around the world. The inspiration for the company came to Janet Lawson and her husband Seth… The post YumLit Combines Playful Mealtimes With a…

The union contract is designed to protect workers and ensure local food stays accessible to the community. The post Abundance Food Co-op Ratifies First Union Contract appeared first on Food Tank .

India and Fiji look to future-proof their food systems, a new geopolitics is reshaping food security, and WFP announces they are scaling school feeding programs in East Africa. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Global Politics Reshape Food Security, Fiji Pushes Organic Ag, WFP Scales School Meals appeared first on Food Tank .

Regenerative school meals can be a source of growth and prosperity, offering $3 trillion in global economic productivity. The post School Meals Do More Than Feed Kids—They Can Re-Nourish The Planet appeared first on Food Tank .

Austin Ehrisman’s father thought he was “a little bit crazy” when started farming on an old Christmas tree farm. The post A Farmer’s Dream Takes Root on 22 Acres of Forgotten Christmas Trees appeared first on Food Tank .

Farming is risky, especially in countries like Kenya that are dependent on rainfall. In the face of uncertainty, researchers are helping producers make the best decisions they can. The post In Kenya, Better Information Helps Farmers Manage Risk appeared first on Food Tank .

Precision agriculture is an approach to farming that uses technology to collect and synthesize data. This primer outlines common precision tools, how they’re used, and how they’re impacting efficiency and sustainability. The post Food Tank Explains: Precision Agriculture appeared first on Food Tank .

“We can create a flywheel,” says Kristin Coates of Regenerative California. “And we really, genuinely believe that California can lead that work.” The post From Soil Health to Economic Growth: Regenerative California’s Vision for Transformation appeared first on Food Tank .

Farm to School Lunch Across America proves that school meals can nourish students, strengthen local economies, and support farmers caring for the land. The post The Henry Ford Brings Farm to School Film to New York City appeared first on Food Tank .

Australia is cracking down on food waste, COP31 eyes clean energy solutions, and new research reveals that resilience built by agricultural co-ops. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Australia Cracks Down on Food Waste, COP31 Pushes Clean Energy, Ag Co-ops Offer Hope appeared first on Food Tank .

Can regenerative systems produce healthier foods? A new project wants to understand how farming practices impact nutritional quality. The post Regen Nutrition Project Measures Real Food Nutrient Density appeared first on Food Tank .

Join Food Tank at the 31st U.N. Climate Change Conference for a series of multi-stakeholder dinners, farmer storytelling, and much more. The post Join Food Tank at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey appeared first on Food Tank .