“We can create a flywheel,” says Kristin Coates of Regenerative California. “And we really, genuinely believe that California can lead that work.”
Agriculture
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Australia Cracks Down on Food Waste, COP31 Pushes Clean Energy, Ag Co-ops Offer Hope
Australia is cracking down on food waste, COP31 eyes clean energy solutions, and new research reveals that resilience built by agricultural co-ops.
Food Tank Explains: True Cost Accounting
True Cost Accounting reveals the hidden costs of food systems—and how they shape health, environment, and equity.
Op-Ed | Consumers Think Regenerative Means No Pesticides. They’re Often Wrong.
Some regenerative labeling programs still allow the use of synthetic pesticides, including substances linked to cancer and infertility.
One Year On: How Trump and Vance Have Changed Food, Agriculture, Health, and Climate
Follow the policies, trace the impacts, and see how food and agriculture systems are being reshaped in real time.
‘Agriculture Is the Culture’ at Pennsylvania’s Largest Black-Owned Farm
A 128-acre farm in Pennsylvania is reshaping how agriculture serves people and communities.
Can New Deere Jobs and Facilities Offset Years of Layoffs?
New jobs offer hope, but John Deere’s layoffs still weigh heavily on workers and communities.
Food Tank Explains: Food Sovereignty
Food sovereignty is the right of communities to define how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. This explainer outlines its origins, principles, and how it challenges industrial agriculture by prioritizing equity, sustainability, and local control.
Earth Day Is Global—But We Know Food and Climate Solutions Start Locally
Local food and ag systems have the power to lead us toward more sustainability and climate resilience on a global scale.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Development Aid Plummets, Rwanda Protects Farmland, Bangladesh Launches New Farmers’ Card
New data reveal a concerning drop in development aid, Rwanda is protecting Kigali’s farmland, and Bangladesh has launched a new Farmers Card to connect producers with key resources.
USDA Terminates Land Access Program for New Farmers
The program was established in 2023 to expand land and market access for underserved farmers.
Inside My Ground-Truthing Notebook: Here in Kenya, Insects Are Success Stories
By harnessing their power, these insects can help us build healthier food and agriculture systems.
A Tribal Bison Program Rooted in Resilience
On Ute lands in northeastern Utah, AJ Kanip is rethinking how a bison business can serve both community and land.
Creating Dignified Jobs for Youth through Agricultural Research and Innovation
Insects might be small but they offer a range of benefits to food and agriculture systems.
The George Washington University to Host a Live Taping of ‘Forked’
The George Washington University will host a live taping of “Forked,” featuring Chef Sean Sherman and journalists Theodore Ross and Leah Douglass.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Farm Bankruptcies Climb, Nigeria Distributes Clean Cookstoves, Uganda Moves to Certify Agroecological Produce
The number of U.S. farms is falling, Nigeria is committing to scale distribution of clean cook stoves, Uganda is taking steps to boost agroecology.
Farm Bill Draft and Executive Order Fuel Debate Over Pesticide Regulations
Environmental advocates say both could significantly reshape the regulation of pesticides in the United States.
Food Tank Explains: Regenerative Agriculture
What is regenerative agriculture? Food Tank Explains breaks down how regenerative practices build soil strength and resilience, driving climate resilience and crop yield.
Op-Ed | If You Care about Climate Change, Work for Land Rights
We won’t be able to mitigate emissions or adapt to a changing world if we do not plan for a just transition.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: The Future of Vertical Farming, Warming Temperatures Threaten Food Security, Côte d’Ivoire Invests in Women Farmers
The future of vertical farming appears uncertain, Côte d’Ivoire builds tech hubs for women farmers, and new research reveals that warming temperatures could push critical food insecurity higher.