Keep an eye on these 126 organizations transforming food and agriculture systems.
Researchers Say Crops That Nourish Can Transform African Farming
A “Crops that Nourish” strategy can reshape farming across sub-Saharan Africa by centering nutrition, resilience, and community voices.
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.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: MAHA Strategy Report, USDA Delays, and Pesticide Progress
This week’s news roundup explores new pesticide restrictions in Mexico and France, unspent USDA farm funds, the MAHA strategy, and more.
What’s Next for Global Food Policy? IFPRI Offers a Roadmap to 2050
From hunger to high prices, IFPRI’s report explores real-world solutions for building stronger food systems by 2050.
FAO Report Calls for System-Wide Action on Food and Agriculture
A new report offers a clear guide to transform global food systems before the U.N. Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: SNAP Cuts, European Heat Waves, and Japanese Food Waste Reductions
This week: SNAP cuts take effect, Europe swelters, Japan curbs food waste, the U.S. targets foreign farmland buyers, and GCF boosts climate funding.
How The Common Market Supports Small Farmers with Forward Commitments
Commitments for the future help small farmers secure buyers and build financial stability in an increasingly consolidated food industry.
Building a Different Pork Market: ‘We’re Still Out There Raising Pigs in the Sunshine and Wide-Open Spaces’
In Iowa, one family farm is finding a way to raise pigs humanely—and stay profitable—by building a different kind of pork market.
Over 200 Companies Are Part of the Push for Better Chicken Welfare Standards
The Better Chicken Commitment invites poultry producers and food companies to take responsibility for animal welfare.
Op-Ed | India Must Redesign its Agriculture Based on Regenerative Farming
India’s farmlands are losing soil health and productivity—regenerative farming offers a way to restore nature, secure food supplies, and build a sustainable future.
FAO Brief: How Forests Can Transform Food Systems
A recent brief from the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights the critical role of forests and wild foods in transforming food systems. If current trends persist, the brief warns, the degradation of forest food systems will continue to…
125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025
As we enter a new quarter century, keep an eye on these 125 organizations building resilience, fighting injustice, and nourishing eaters all around the world.
Sustainability Means ‘Freedom to Really Farm How We Should Be Farming’
Farmer Trisha Zachman is hopeful for the future, seeing more companies looking to source responsibly raised ingredients.
Ustawi Afrika Is Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable farming and entrepreneurship lessons create gender equity and positive change for rural women in Kenya.
New Report Notes the Global Struggle Over Farmland and Food Sovereignty
A new report by IPES-Food reveals that global land consolidation by powerful actors is displacing small farmers and threatening biodiversity.
20 Books Redefining Our Relationship with Food and the Planet this Spring
These 20 books offer new perspectives on the field of food studies, sustainable living, culinary diversity, and more.
18 Eye-Opening Food Systems Documentaries to Watch
Dive deep into the global food scene with this list of compelling films and docuseries. These 18 documentaries unpack everything from the struggles of small-scale farmers to the incredible work of activists advocating for a more sustainable food future. Whether…
Farm-to-Table Delivery: How Farmers Post is Shaping the Future of Agriculture
A new food waste reduction program is made possible thanks to unlikely partner: the U.S. Postal Service.
Is ‘Climate-Smart Agriculture’ the Right Approach?
The USDA’s investment in climate-smart agriculture is raising questions among key players in the sustainable agriculture movement.
