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This week, new research challenges the necessity of synthetic pesticides, a flesh-eating parasite is detected in the U.S., and a marine biologist acts to save endangered species. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Synthetic Pesticides Challenged, Marine Species Protected, New World Screwworm Detected in U.S. appeared first on Food Tank .

The Puyallup Tribe is is partnering with SeattleFWC26, sharing their culture, language, and environmental stewardship with a global audience. The post The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Partner with World Cup Host City to Share Culture and Traditions appeared first on Food Tank .

Women in agricultural communities are farmers. They're also caregivers, nutrition providers, innovators, pillars of their communities, and so much more. The post Where Does Women’s Health Fit into the International Year of the Woman Farmer? appeared first on Food Tank .

This California-based organization wants to create "a living classroom for regenerative agriculture" where young people can discover a different, more hopeful food future. The post In Monterey County, this Farm Is Building a Path to a Regenerative Food Future appeared first on Food Tank .

How can gene-editing technology help us shape the future of our food and agriculture systems? Learn more in Food Tank's latest primer. The post Food Tank Explains: CRISPR appeared first on Food Tank .

The U.S. government is closing a top research lab, pulling vital resources that beekeepers rely on. The post How the USDA’s Reorganization Is Straining American Agriculture appeared first on Food Tank .

This week's food news including Colorado River debates, dryland farmers resiliency leaders, and bee research facility closures. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Colorado River at Historic Low, Dryland Farmers Lead in Resiliency, and Bee Research Facilities’ Proposed Closure appeared first on Food Tank .

Can AI play a role in advancing Food is Medicine? With major opportunity comes the serious challenge of using it responsibly. The post Asking Serious Questions About AI’s Role in Food is Medicine appeared first on Food Tank .

FoodCorps and Teachers College launch Food Education in the Classroom (Food-E), a microcredential that helps educators integrate nutrition science and experiential learning into K-5 classrooms. The post FoodCorps and Teachers College Launch Food Education Microcredential appeared first on Food Tank .

Even as nonprofits face challenging and uncertain times, Food to Power is doubling down on serving its community. The post In Colorado Springs, Food to Power Builds Resilience from the Ground Up appeared first on Food Tank .

Agroforestry integrates trees, crops, and livestock into interconnected systems that can benefit farmers, communities, and ecosystems. The post Food Tank Explains: Agroforestry appeared first on Food Tank .

Tufts University and Kaiser Permanente integrate food is medicine into the clinical practice by offering guidelines and templates for practitioners. The post Putting Food at the Forefront: Tufts Unveils New Toolkit for Clinicians appeared first on Food Tank .

A new global database aims to make coffee agroforestry research more accessible, supporting climate resilience, farmer livelihoods, and sustainable supply chains. The post New E-Library Expands Access to Global Coffee Agroforestry Research appeared first on Food Tank .

A new report from the Milken Institute offers practical tools to help Food Is Medicine stakeholders build stronger and more sustainable partnerships. The post Report Explores How Food Is Medicine Stakeholders Can Build Lasting Partnerships appeared first on Food Tank .

The 100% Fish Program, created by the Iceland Ocean Cluster, is working to transform fish byproducts into new economic value chains. The program is committed to using every part of the fish, from eyes to livers to skin, to reduce food waste while helping breathe new life into coastal economies. Fishing is the pillar of… The post Zero Waste Seafood Program Drives Program Blue Economy Boom appeared…

A youth-led volunteer initiative in Sydney is combatting hunger by providing home cooked meals to some of the city's most vulnerable. The post Sydney’s Youth Work to Alleviate Hunger appeared first on Food Tank .

This week's food news roundup: U.S. states move to ban food dyes and additives, Thailand’s THAIFEX expo highlights the global shift away from ultra-processed foods, trade disputes continue to drive up tomato prices, a federal decision threatens to remove bison from public lands, and the Hajj brings people and culinary traditions together. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: The Hajj Begins,…

Nicholas Enrich, formerly one of the top global health officials at USAID, shares the devastating global impact of the organization's dismantlement. The post “Courage Is Contagious”: Inside A Whistleblower’s Fight To Protect USAID appeared first on Food Tank .

A once-neglected property in Maryland has grown into a thriving farm that connects food, education, and community. The post A Regenerative Farm Becomes a Lifeline for Community and Youth appeared first on Food Tank .

A new book by former civil servant Nicholas Enrich offers an insider’s account of the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)—and the steps he took to speak out against the destruction. During the early months of the Trump-Vance Administration, USAID was the target of funding freezes, program cancellations, staff layoffs, and more.… The post What Really Happened to US…