Giving Compass' Take:

• Food Tank highlights 25 inspiring agriculture leaders who are working tirelessly to fix the food system. 

• How can investments in farming address broader issues like food waste innovation and other sustainable methods?

• Here are 13 farmer stories bringing hope to sustainable agriculture. 

From technology in farming to advocacy and activism, they all have diverse backgrounds, but their commitment to innovation in food and agriculture unites them. These are the folks who are changing what and how we eat and how we farm around the globe.

Allison Kopf (Founder and CEO of Agrilyst)

Alison Kopf is the Founder and CEO of Agrilyst. Agrilyst is a web-based software platform that aims to improve indoor farming. Through the Agrilyst platform, farmers can manage their crops and gain data-driven insights to improve profits. Kopf was also a mentor at Square Roots, an urban farming company in Brooklyn. Forbes recognized Kopf in their 2018 30 Under 30 list for her contributions to the food industry

Chiara Cecchini (Co-Founder and U.S. Director of Future Food Institute)

Chiara Checchini is the U.S. Director and Co-founder of the Future Food Institute (FFI). FFI offers international training projects and other support to promote innovation, in the hopes of creating a more equitable world and sustainable food system. Chiara also works with food-related organizations including GrassRoots Hub, the World Economic Forum, and the Barilla Center Food Nutrition Foundation. She recently created Feat, a company that aims to make wellness accessible and fun for larger organizations.

Read the full article on these 25 inspiring individuals leading the way in food and agriculture by Danielle Nierenberg at Food Tank