Education

School Meals Can Teach Lessons about Climate Resilience

Students engage in climate-friendly meal days, school gardens, and cooking contests that connect food choices to environmental impact.

21 Inspiring Books That Teach Kids About Food, Farming, and the Environment

From gardening adventures to stories of global leaders, these children’s books encourage curiosity about food, nature, community, and diverse foodways.

Food Tank’s Fall Reads for Food, Farming, and Our Future

Our fall reading list spotlights 26 powerful new books that explore food, farming, culture, and climate—and how they shape our future.

New Campaign Highlights Food Education’s Value

A new Food Tank campaign brings chefs, educators, and activists together to share why food education matters for a stronger food system.

Organic Month Kicks Off with New Campaign to Build Trust in the Organic Seal

OTA wants to help shoppers understand how to choose products that are better for them and the planet.

A Bill to Support Garden Education in Public Schools

A new bill could bring lasting support to California’s school garden programs through dedicated funding and statewide coordination.

A Message to Graduates: Remarks from the 44th Commencement of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

It’s an incredibly uncertain time to be going out into the world. But that is exactly why the world needs young people act.

Planting for the Future: Expanding School Food Forests

School food forests offer a lasting solution to student nutrition, climate resilience, and hands-on education. Now, NFSN is working to scale them nationwide.

Researchers Publish Newly Updated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the Food System

The Center for Regional Food Systems published the latest edition of their Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the United States, adding 90 new resources.

Climate Boot Camp: Farming and Food in the Future Climate

The Boot Camp is free to access and allows students to explore sustainability and climate at their own pace.

ReFED Reveals Methane Hotspots and Food Waste Solutions

A reduction in methane emissions offers an emergency brake to keep the climate crisis from accelerating. A recent report shows how this can be achieved.

Michigan CSA Program Brings Local Food to SNAP Families

The Michigan Farm to Family program helps SNAP families access fresh produce through affordable CSA shares while supporting local farmers.

Farmhand Foundation: Cultivating Organic Change in Southern California

Explore the innovative approach of the Farmhand Foundation in guiding Southern California farmers toward a more sustainable, organic future.

Country Trust: Connecting Children to Farming and Nature

The Country Trust connects children to food, farming, and the countryside through educational programs that promote food literacy and environmental awareness.

Cornell Urban Agriculture Courses Turn Research into Action for Cities

Cornell’s free courses offer hands-on guidance to grow and scale farms in city settings.

Friedman School’s Transformation: Advancing Equity and Impact in Nutrition

The Friedman School is expanding its educational portfolio, refocusing its research themes, and deepening its global impact.

EARTH University Aims to Increase Impact and Improve Global Food Systems through Nature-Positive Strategy

EARTH University’s strategy is designed to improve global food systems and help communities adapt to climate change.

FEED Summit Fosters Connections in the Wisconsin Food Entrepreneur Community

The FEED Summit brought together Wisconsin’s food entrepreneurs to connect, team up, and help them thrive in an ever-changing food landscape.

How EARTH University Is Training the Next Generation of Global Food Systems Leaders

EARTH University teaches students how to create sustainable farming practices and solve real-world food systems challenges.

School-Supported Agriculture Can Nourish Students and Communities

School-supported agriculture can to help local farmers, foster equity, and nourish young people with fresh, healthy meals.

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