What is a food forest, and how do I design one?
What is a food forest? How can you get one started? A food forests is permaculture in action. It is a layered ‘forest garden’ that features large, food-producing fruit and…
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Women make Africa food secure – and they need our support
In southern Africa, women keep their families – and in fact whole nations – food secure. Without them, there would be no food security, according to the United Nations’ Food…
Five ways an environmental non-profit can increase the resilience of schools – and surrounding communities
FTFA has been working with learners for more than 25 years. Environmental non-profits are vital if we are going to save the planet from catastrophic climate change and ensure that…
The time to grow your own victory garden is now
2020 will go down in the history books as a year to remember. The rise in uncertainty and fear, income losses and a vulnerable food supply has severely impacted our…
5 Ways That Local Food Systems Build Resilience
Do you know where your food comes from? Have you considered the many steps between the food you buy at the shops and the farmers who produce it? These food…