Food Heroes

“We Are The Environment”: For Farmers, Stories Of Regenerative Food Systems Are Deeply Personal

To conclude Climate Week NYC, ten farmers from around the world took the stage to share deeply personal, moving, inspirational stories of resilient agriculture.

“I Try To Do Things Differently”: A Climate Week Conversation With Brazil’s First Lady ‘Janja’ da Silva

Building political will and addressing complex modern challenges means changing the ways we think about who’s involved in creating solutions, First Lady da Silva says.

Celebrating the Farmers Feeding Our Future at Climate Week NYC

“We are making a difference. We can help solve the problem. We are leaving this land better than we found it.”

Honoring Fred Kirschenmann

Fred Kirschenmann’s legacy is one of transformation—redefining agriculture as a system grounded in ecological balance and resilience and advocating for the vital role of soil and ecological health in sustaining life.

Remembering Joan Dye Gussow: Pioneer of Local Food Movement

Joan Dye Gussow, a nutrition pioneer and local food advocate, shaped the sustainable food movement with her groundbreaking work and lifelong passion.

From Service to Soil: Hawaiʻi’s Veteran Farmers

Hoʻōla Farms in Hawaiʻi is helping veterans find new purpose and build community through farming.

Who is Feeding New York City’s Asylum Seekers?

As New York City struggles to feed tens of thousands of newly arrived asylum seekers, local organizations are stepping up to provide nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that meet their diverse dietary needs.

Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin Named 2024 World Food Prize Laureates

Fowler and Hawtin are recognized for their work in protecting global food security and biodiversity.

Project Black and Blue Is Revolutionizing Support for Food Service Workers in Crisis

Kate Meier, the visionary behind Project Black and Blue, shares her mission to uplift food service workers in crisis through emergency aid, driven by her personal commitment and dedication to community wellness.

DC Central Kitchen Healthy Corners: Urban Food Access

DC Central Kitchen is revolutionizing urban food access through its Healthy Corners program, fostering community empowerment and making healthy choices accessible to more eaters.

Fostering Student Empowerment through Noosa’s 2024 Youth-Led Summit

Learn how young leaders in Noosa are driving positive change at the 2024 Custodians of Place – Youth Climate Conference, where they’ll share and celebrate their impactful actions for a sustainable future.

Remembering Wally Falcon: A Visionary Leader in Food Security and Agricultural Economics

Walter Falcon, a global leader on food security and the economics of agriculture recently passed away at the age of 86.

23 Must-Read Books that Will Transform How You Think about Food and the World

This fall, Food Tank invites you to embark on a literary journey with 23 remarkable books that promise to expand and enrich your comprehension of food systems while harnessing the transformative power of storytelling.

Indigenous People, Western Science, and Conservation in Thailand

This community of indigenous people used science and international organizations to prove that they know what’s best for the environment.

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar: Creating Support and Resilience Amidst Devastating Floods in California

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar is supporting California farm workers and their families through the record-breaking flooding in 2023.

Remembering Ronnie Cummins: Advocate of Regenerative Farming Systems

Founder of the Organic Consumers Association, Cummins advocated strongly for a just transition to a food and farming system that served people and the planet.

Coffee Shop Workers in Maine Form a Union, Reflecting Nationwide Movement

A coffee shop in Brunswick is one of the latest foodservice establishments to form a union in Maine.

World Central Kitchen Documentary Shines a Spotlight on Chef José Andrés

A new documentary, We Feed People, shows the evolution of international food relief nonprofit, World Central Kitchen.

Remembering Sheldon Krimsky, Leading Scholar of Environmental Ethics

Sheldon Krimsky, a professor of 47 years, is remembered by his colleagues as humble, caring, and of high integrity.

An Unspoken Truth About Sustainable Food Systems

Join Food Tank for a virtual evening event, exploring connections between sustainable growth and urban food systems in New York City.

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