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This week El Niño begins, a program empowers 10,000 farmers and is continuing to grow, and the number of Britain's dairy farmers drops below 7,000 for the first time ever. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: El Nino Begins, 10,000 Farmers Empowered, Britain’s Dairy Farmers Hits New Low appeared first on Food Tank .

Advocates say the Save Our Bacon Act will trigger "a race to the bottom" that will hurt farmers and animals. The post Save Our Bacon Act Draws Opposition in Farm Bill Fight appeared first on Food Tank .

Next week is London Climate Action Week, where we're using the power of storytelling to drive action in food systems. The post In Dublin and London, Storytelling Is Part of Food Systems Action appeared first on Food Tank .

Natural plant compounds may one day be a tool for reducing the overuse of synthetic herbicides that harm the environment and human health. The post Op-Ed | Can Understanding the Dark Matter of Food Revolutionize Agriculture? appeared first on Food Tank .

Recent data from SPINS reveal that Regenerative Organic Certified products are seeing significant growth, with the number of buyers increasing 22 percent year over year. Contributing to this momentum, Patagonia Provisions is developing food and beverages that support environmental sustainabilty.  Industrialized agriculture “is a fossil fuel based farmland system,” Paul Lightfoot, Patagonia Provis…

From ancient farming traditions to modern seed sovereignty movements, seed saving continues to shape food systems worldwide. The post Food Tank Explains: Seed Saving appeared first on Food Tank .

The molecules of different foods meet within us, shaping our senses, our cells, and our connection to the living world. The post Op-Ed | Tasting the Landscape: A Love Letter to the Biology of Food and Being appeared first on Food Tank .

TUNACONS is changing how tuna is caught to better protect the fishing industry and marine environment. The post A New Wave of Sustainable Tuna Fishing in Ecuador appeared first on Food Tank .

This week, new research challenges the necessity of synthetic pesticides, a flesh-eating parasite is detected in the U.S., and a marine biologist acts to save endangered species. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Synthetic Pesticides Challenged, Marine Species Protected, New World Screwworm Detected in U.S. appeared first on Food Tank .

The Puyallup Tribe is is partnering with SeattleFWC26, sharing their culture, language, and environmental stewardship with a global audience. The post The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Partner with World Cup Host City to Share Culture and Traditions appeared first on Food Tank .

Women in agricultural communities are farmers. They're also caregivers, nutrition providers, innovators, pillars of their communities, and so much more. The post Where Does Women’s Health Fit into the International Year of the Woman Farmer? appeared first on Food Tank .

This California-based organization wants to create "a living classroom for regenerative agriculture" where young people can discover a different, more hopeful food future. The post In Monterey County, this Farm Is Building a Path to a Regenerative Food Future appeared first on Food Tank .

How can gene-editing technology help us shape the future of our food and agriculture systems? Learn more in Food Tank's latest primer. The post Food Tank Explains: CRISPR appeared first on Food Tank .

The U.S. government is closing a top research lab, pulling vital resources that beekeepers rely on. The post How the USDA’s Reorganization Is Straining American Agriculture appeared first on Food Tank .

This week's food news including Colorado River debates, dryland farmers resiliency leaders, and bee research facility closures. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Colorado River at Historic Low, Dryland Farmers Lead in Resiliency, and Bee Research Facilities’ Proposed Closure appeared first on Food Tank .

Can AI play a role in advancing Food is Medicine? With major opportunity comes the serious challenge of using it responsibly. The post Asking Serious Questions About AI’s Role in Food is Medicine appeared first on Food Tank .

FoodCorps and Teachers College launch Food Education in the Classroom (Food-E), a microcredential that helps educators integrate nutrition science and experiential learning into K-5 classrooms. The post FoodCorps and Teachers College Launch Food Education Microcredential appeared first on Food Tank .

Even as nonprofits face challenging and uncertain times, Food to Power is doubling down on serving its community. The post In Colorado Springs, Food to Power Builds Resilience from the Ground Up appeared first on Food Tank .

Agroforestry integrates trees, crops, and livestock into interconnected systems that can benefit farmers, communities, and ecosystems. The post Food Tank Explains: Agroforestry appeared first on Food Tank .

Tufts University and Kaiser Permanente integrate food is medicine into the clinical practice by offering guidelines and templates for practitioners. The post Putting Food at the Forefront: Tufts Unveils New Toolkit for Clinicians appeared first on Food Tank .