Truthout
Food Security
Time to Drive Factory-Farmed Food Off the Market
It's time to zero in on factory farms and the entire degenerate system food and farming system before it kills us all.
False Promises: Avoid “Miracle” Rice and Just Eat a Carrot
Golden rice is a false miracle. It is a disease of nutritionally empty mono-cultures offered as a cure for nutritional deficiency.
Food Sovereignty in Rebellion: Decolonization, Autonomy, Gender Equity and the Zapatista Solution
In order to understand food security, Zapatista students are frequently taught hands-on agro-ecological techniques outside the classroom.
How Lady Buggs Farm Is Bringing Healthy Food and a New Urban Landscape to the Rust Belt
“This is my hood, and this is where I grow,” says Sophia Buggs of her thriving Ohio farm.
US Soldiers Are Relying on Millions of Dollars in Food Stamps to Survive
The Department of Defense has shown little concern about food security among active-duty military personnel.
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Yes, Food Can Be Entertainment for Low-Income People
For many food insecure people, the ability to serve their family a nice meal is indeed a source of comfort, their only entertainment and a moment of pride.
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Indigenous Villages in Honduras Overcome Hunger at Schools
In Honduras a program at local schools is improving nutrition in indigenous communities.
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Why TTIP Will Live On — but Not for the EU
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership could be the next casualty in the Brexit fallout.
Inside the Little Free Pantry: An Interview With Its Creator
Cat Johnson speaks with Jessica McClard about why people are so drawn to the Little Free Pantry.
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How to Prevent Food Waste: 27 Tips for Community Leaders
Addressing food waste through prevention, redistribution and composting is an emerging focus for city leaders.