Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: World Bank Biodiversity Warnings, U.S. Regenerative Farm Funding, and After-School Nutrition Gaps

This week’s roundup looks at biodiversity risks, farm funding, pesticide safety, and why millions of children still miss out on after-school meals.

Zambian Natural Farming Pilots Show Early Success

Natural farming methods are helping Zambian farmers grow stronger crops, cut costs, and improve soil health.

A Soil Health Journey at Maker’s Mark

Brian Mattingly is an eighth-generation farmer in Marion County, Kentucky, who grew up fascinated by soil. Shortly after college, he was hired at Maker’s Mark, a global whisky brand headquartered just three miles from his childhood home. Now as Director of Star…

Holding Land and Honoring Roots in New York: ‘I’m Meant To Be Here’

When Sea Matías lost their grandmother in 2017, they felt called to continue her legacy of growing plants and building community through food.

“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.

“All Hands on Deck for Our Planet”: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture With Collaboration

At Climate Week NYC 2025, leaders from across the food system emphasized that scaling regenerative agriculture means prioritizing farmer support, collaboration over competition, and storytelling that connects with eaters.

Stronger Regenerative Food Production Builds Consumer Trust—And Deliciousness

Regenerative food production can not only improve the climate but make food taste better, too, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

Hope on a Plate: A Taste of Regeneration at Climate Week

The multi-sensory event will feature a chef-driven meal, immersive storytelling, and live performances highlighting regenerative farming as a scalable climate solution.

The Roots of Regeneration: ‘What You Do To The Planet, You Do To Yourself’

The way farmers treated soils a generation ago influences how healthy they—and our food and agriculture systems—are today.

Under the Canopy: Shade‑Grown Yerba Mate Heals Lives and Land

Shade-grown yerba mate can help restore South America’s Atlantic Forest and support rural communities.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Immigration Raids, Syrian Wildfires, and Tomato Tariffs

A roundup of this week’s biggest food stories, from ICE raids on farmworkers to missed targets on regenerative agriculture.

YouTube Series ‘Local Legends’ Inspires Food System Change

Brad Leone’s Local Legends showcases food heroes and sustainable practices driving local resilience and innovation.

Op-Ed | Defining Regenerative Agriculture with Integrity

New science reveals the toxic footprint and climate costs of conventional no-till farming practices that are sold as regenerative agriculture.

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.

Zero Foodprint’s Bold Plan: Turning the U.S. Food System into a Climate Solution

Zero Foodprint wants to use funding from everyday food purchases to improve soil health.

Farming with Nature: How One Rice Company Is Using Regenerative Practices to Heal the Soil and Protect Biodiversity

4th-generation farmer Brita Lundberg shares how her family’s company is taking a holistic approach to agriculture that can mitigate the climate crisis.

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.

‘Against the Grain’ Offers Lessons from the Farmers on the Front Lines of Nourishing and Healing the Planet

The farmers featured in Roger Thurow’s Against the Grain are working to undo the harm caused by an industrialized agriculture model.

Sustainable Harvest International: Empowering Central American Farmers

Sustainable Harvest International is working to empower Central American farmers, promote sustainable practices, and drive community development.

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