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Tackling food insecurity and poor health, the Aspen Institute's Food & Society Program unveils a transformative Community Action Plan, empowering CBOs to launch impactful food-based interventions.
Blending art and agriculture, Spanish visionary Alumdena Romera transforms wheat fields into colossal "farming photographs" - a breathtaking canvas of living, growing pixels.
There’s a phrase — typically attributed to Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos — that many of us may be familiar with: “They tried to bury us. They didn’t know we were seeds.” It has taken root in a number of social justice movements and might be displayed on protest signs — but the cultural significa...
When we think of tea in India, images of sprawling British-established plantations often come to mind. However, long before the British East India Company set its sights on Assam's fertile lands, indigenous tribes like the Singphos had already integrated tea into their daily lives. Their traditional...
Kakasaheb Sawant, a farmer in drought-prone Antral, defied the odds. He built a thriving mango orchard, grafted 22 varieties on one tree, and now earns a remarkable Rs 50 lakh annually through his innovative approach.
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Love is in the air this Valentine's Day, and chocolate is in everyone's search history. Whether you identify as a hopeless romantic, a last-minute shopper, or a foodie in need of a sweet treat, Americans across the country are turning to Google to find the perfect chocolate for themselves and......
Water shortages, rising temperatures, and droughts caused by climate change have an immense impact on agriculture — and today’s farmers are desperate to find solutions. In the western United States, some are turning to dry-farming, a form of agriculture that doesn’t require irrigation. Here’s how it...
Olivia Fuller, a fourth-generation farmer at Fuller Acres in upstate New York, spent her childhood with dairy cows. As an only child, the farm shaped her sense of identity and community. “The cows and the farm were my world,” says Fuller. “I had an unofficial litmus test for new friends. If they cou...
In Kashmir, where apple orchards often dominate conversations about climate-driven crop losses, a quieter agricultural shift is unfolding in the wetlands of this Himalayan region. Farmers are reviving nadur, or lotus stem, a crop that once sustained families across the region and nearly disappeared ...
Guano-fueled prosperity: Archaeologists uncover how bird droppings catalyzed the ascent of a little-known coastal kingdom.
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Towering over the Saskatchewan prairies, this historic wooden elevator stands as a testament to the region's agricultural heritage, a rare survivor in a changing landscape.
Struggling to afford fresh, healthy food? D.C.'s new Grocery Access Pilot offers free Instacart+ memberships and monthly stipends to 1,000 SNAP-eligible residents, expanding access across the city.
Farmer-led collaboration emerges as a powerful force in combating biodiversity decline. A groundbreaking study examines "farmer clusters" - groups uniting to champion biodiversity-friendly farming across landscapes.
Farming as a lifeline: In Central Texas, the Refugee Collective empowers refugees to earn fair wages, grow culturally meaningful food, and implement regenerative agriculture.
Every winter, vast stretches of northern India are shrouded in smoke as farmers burn leftover paddy stubble after the harvest. The practice releases enormous amounts of pollution, turning cities like Delhi into gas chambers and making clean air a seasonal luxury. Having grown up breathing this toxic...
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Nepali doctors warn: Abandon traditional lentil and rice, embrace Western junk, and face a diabetes epidemic. The solution? Rediscover the nourishing dishes that sustained generations.
The Revive Gaza’s Farmland Project launched by the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature (APN), is a coalition of farmers working to restore and cultivate farmland across Gaza. They hope to bolster food security and food sovereignty for Palestinian people. Less than five percent of the Gaza Strip’...
Toxic soil, tainted crops: A shocking study uncovers the lingering health risks from Brazil's devastating dam collapse, leaving communities on edge.
Worldwide, staple crops including maize, wheat and rice produce 3.3 billion metric tonnes of residue. Mostly, this is burned for energy, releasing vast amounts of CO2. A new study proposes an alternative: what if we instead use this abundant waste to make building materials? The embedded carbon woul...
Facing a global hunger crisis, the USDA steps in to revive the critical Food for Peace program, vowing to swiftly deliver lifesaving aid worldwide.
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Former USDA officials and ag leaders warn of a potential "widespread collapse of American agriculture" without urgent Congressional action, citing policy failures and economic stressors.
A bountiful harvest in Jewett, Texas has yielded over 10,000 pounds of produce for local food pantries since April 2022, transforming a once barren land into a thriving oasis.
A scorched cherry twig miraculously sprouts, a swamp is restored to peak fertility, and an ox's broken leg is healed - witness nature's astonishing restorative powers.
When we want to purchase a bouquet of flowers, most of us probably find ourselves shelling out a few bucks for a plastic-wrapped arrangement at our nearby grocery store (which might rhyme with Shrader Shmoe’s). But as convenient as this is, the mainstream flowering world isn’t so pretty.While the gl...
Tackling food waste and hunger, OzHarvest's innovative models rescue surplus food to feed those in need across Australia. Inspired by industry waste, Ronni Kahn founded this pioneering food rescue organization in 2004.
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Ready-to-eat meals may soon be a thing of the past, as whole milk makes a surprising return. But don't expect the new guidelines to reach schools anytime soon.
A $700 million USDA program empowers farmers to revitalize soil, water, and productivity, fortifying America's food supply. "Protecting soil health is critical for farmland's future," says Secretary Rollins.
Onion farmers in India face a constant battle - even after meticulous grading, buyers doubt their quality, risking profits with every rejection. This hardship plagues thousands across the country.
A few mild winter days offer the perfect window to get a jumpstart on your garden, even as spring feels like a distant dream.
Ramon “Chin-Chin” Uy Jr. is a sustainable-food entrepreneur based on Negros Island in the Philippines, which recently hosted the global “good food” movement Slow Food’s first-ever regional conference in Asia and the Pacific. Held in Bacolod City, in Negros Occidental province, from Nov. 19-23, 2025,...
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Discover the secrets of coffee, meat, and human health in Food Tank's thought-provoking winter reading list. Reflect, meditate, and envision a healthier food system.
I recently ate a pig that’s alive and well at a sanctuary in upstate New York. Her name is Dawn, and she donated a bit of fat, which a company called Mission Barns grows in bioreactors, then blends with plant-based ingredients to create pork products (like the meatballs above) that taste darn near l...
Hungry for wholesome fare, UK shoppers have ignited a 20-year surge in organic sales, as Riverford's thriving vegetable box business attests.
Feb 02, 2026, 07:00 PM Ernakulam resident Jithu Thomas cultivated a keen interest in mushroom farming when he was 19. Along with his mother Leena, he started sowing mushroom seeds in a......
Prepare to be captivated as a Spanish artist transforms a French wheat field into a breathtaking photographic masterpiece through Farming Photographs, a groundbreaking collaboration with INRAE.
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Originally reported and written in February 2025, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. As winter sets in across West Bengal, a distinctive sweetness fills the air, heralding the arrival of nolen gur, a seasonal delicacy cherished for generations. Harvested from the sap of...
Preserving biodiversity, one sprout at a time: Ana Sandoval, a researcher at Initihuasi Seed Bank, nurtures the future with a pot of shooting seeds.
A stunning political upset in Texas as Democrat Taylor Rehmet secures a surprise victory in a traditionally Republican state Senate district, defying Trump's 2024 win by 17 points.
Bombarded by "healthy" claims, many unwittingly sabotage their wellbeing. Fitness influencers spread misinformation, leaving people unsure what truly nourishes the body.
Hungry for the best homemade dishes across America? A new poll of 5,000 Americans reveals the top states for mouthwatering regional cuisine, with California, New York, and Louisiana leading the pack.