OPEN FARMS

OPEN FARMS is the third episode of GODAN’s (Global Open Data for Agriculture & Nutrition) new documentary web series that meets individuals around the world who are on the frontline of

FSNE’s Systems Mapping & Strategy Development Process: a backgrounder

In 2015, the Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Team began a year-long process to better understand how we could support the region in achieving the New England Food Vision.
Stedman answering questions

Maine Sustainable Year Round Agriculture Project

The Maine Sustainable Agriculture Society is leading an effort to develop technology and infrastructure to help farmers keep growing year-round in Maine. Their Sustainable Year Round Agriculture (SYRA) project is

“We Don’t Need the Rest” A Lesson in Not Taking More Than the Ocean Can Give

“Bonito!” Ernie calls out with excitement. As we move the boat across the purse net we gather the rope, cinching it closed, herding the fish together. A larger striped silvery
Rhode Island Health Care Local Food Challenge participant, Roger Williams Medical Center celebrated Earth Day 2016 with a local foods celebration in their cafeteria

South County Hospital Wins the Local Food Challenge

Health Care Without Harm congratulates South County Hospital for winning the Rhode Island Health Care Local Food Challenge.  South County outperformed their competitors in local food purchasing, education, and employee engagement, and has
Narragansett strawberry bread

Giving Thanks: One Native Person’s Perspective

As a Mohegan tribal member, I grew up attending festivals and events that centered around indigenous food, such as the Green Corn Festival, Succotash Time, and summer powwows throughout New
EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy chart

Practical Approaches to Reducing Wasted Food: A New England Story

With 60,000 tons of food wasted in the United States each year, at a cost of nearly $220 billion according to ReFED, wasted food is one of the great challenges

Justice in the Fields: A Report on the Role of Farmworker Justice Certification and an Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Seven Labels

http://fairworldproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Justice-In-The-Fields-Report.pdf

No Piece of the Pie: US Food Workers In 2016

http://foodchainworkers.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FCWA_NoPieceOfThePie_P.pdf

New Hampshire Food Bank Highlights Ugly Fruits and Vegetables at Farmers Markets

This post was originally published October 26, 2016 on Feeding America’s website. Never at a loss for fun ways to highlight good work, chefs at the New Hampshire Food Bank paired up with the