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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...
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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,...
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.
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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.
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...
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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.
Each week, Food Tank is rounding up a few news stories that inspire excitement, infuriation, or curiosity. Tribal Nations Move Toward Establishing Formal Agricultural Authorities Tribal nations are increasingly moving to establish formal departments of agriculture as part of a broader effort to asse...
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January 29, 2026 – As the Senate moves toward a Friday government shutdown after Democrats blocked a package of funding bills today, food businesses and farmworker groups are pushing Democrats to stick to their demands for new restrictions on immigration agents and enforcement. Nationally renowned ...
A seasoned senator steps up to lead Minnesota, as the incumbent governor bows out amidst a clash with the Trump administration over alleged fraud allegations.
Winter mornings slow everything down. Breath turns visible, balconies feel colder, and gardens appear to pause. Yet tucked into a pot, a strawberry plant keeps growing. For children, that small surprise can shift how they see seasons, food, and care. Growing strawberries in winter shows young garden...
SILIMA PUNGGA-PUNGGA DISTRICT, Indonesia — Rainim Purba first heard the rumor in 1996. Back then, in her mid-30s, villagers were saying a zinc mining company was going to operate near their village of Pandiangan, northeast of Indonesia’s North Sumatra province. It would also be near other villages l...
Thousands of years before farming, Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest deliberately spread a wild potato across the region, shaping its future.
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The flour you select shapes your sourdough's microbial community and flavor profile, transforming a simple loaf into a culinary masterpiece.
Retired Colonel Divya Thakur transformed his family's aging orchard into a thriving organic farm, proving the viability of chemical-free apple cultivation in Manali.
Decimated by a deadly blight, the American chestnut tree has made a remarkable comeback, with thousands now thriving across the United States.
Potatoes power India's kitchens and farms, thriving in winter cycles and local markets. With a 3-4 month turnaround, this versatile crop offers a practical choice for regions with short winters and reliable irrigation.
Whether you’re a student, an administrator, a farmer—or the journalists getting their teeth into the story of Kentucky schools’ movement to buy and serve local produce, the consensus is clear: the fajitas are great. At Boyle County High School, locally-raised beef marinated in cumin is heaped onto c...