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An Open Letter to the Next Farmer in Chief |
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October 20, 2008
This past Sunday The New York Times ran an article by Michael Pollan titled Farmer in Chief - a letter to the next president of the United States that recognizes the central importance of farming, and the reformation of our nations food system, to our society, economy and environment.
Pollen is also interviewed today on NPR's Fresh Air - where he discusses, in detail, the issues and suggestions put forth in the letter.
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October 14, 2008
What is the Real Food Challenge (RFC): The Real Food Challenge is both a campaign and a network. The campaign is aimed at increasing the procurement of real food on college and university campuses. By leveraging their purchasing power college campuses can help catalyze the transformation of the larger food system. The network offers a chance for students and their allies (those working on the campaign along with those who've yet to sign on) to make connections, learn from one another, and grow the movement. Goals: To redirect 20% of all food purchased by colleges and universities (currently 4 billion dollars) towards real food by 2020.
RFC National Month of Action for a Just and Sustainable Food System -- September 21st-October 21st
RFC is launching their campaign and network with a month of action where students can stand hand in hand with farmers, farm workers, food service and allies to highlight the need for real change in campus food around the country. To find more information about actions in your area go to http://realfoodchallenge.org/launch-challenge.
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October 14, 2008
Edible City is a documentary film that will explore the idea of food
sovereignty through a comprehensive view of the Bay Area urban farming
community. By examining local models, from personal backyard gardens to
community-supported agriculture to rehabilitative and vocational
gardening programs, the film projec showcases the diverse motives, goals, and
personalities of the people involved – their successes, and the
challenges they face. As it reveals connections between these
grass-roots organizations and larger issues of food justice,
eco-equity, and sustainability, the film works to shed light on our troubled
food system and suggest possible solutions both institutional and
individual.
Find out more and watch trailers here...
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OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Green Seal Proposed Environmental Standard for Restaurants and Food Service |
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October 10, 2008
Green Seal™ is a not-for-profit, independent certification and standard development body, devoted to promoting environmental sustainability through environmental standard-setting, product certification, and public education. Green Seal is working to continuously develop new standards to match current environmental concerns and the ever-increasing demand for green products and services.
According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2008 Restaurant Industry Forecast, more than six out of ten consumers say they are likely to choose a restaurant based on its environmental efforts. The sustainability efforts of many restaurants have already gone beyond energy conservation, to include sourcing of sustainable and local foods and beverages; biodegradable single use products; green building materials and buildings; and use of renewable energy. With the growing interest and undertakings, an environmental standard and certification program that provides a comprehensive framework and recognizes leadership in this industry is needed.
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October 9, 2008
On September 1 (Labor Day), 250 students and young farmers, cooks, food artisans and activists closed Slow Food Nation by gathering for an Eat-In in San Francisco’s Dolores Park. The event’s success has inspired participants to organize Eat-Ins on their campuses and in their communities back home. Eat-Ins.org is a web site promoting and documenting these Eat-Ins as they take place across the country; to learn how to organize your own, visit www.eat-ins.org.
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Agriculture's Role in Mitigating Climate Change |
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October 9, 2008
Over 40 producers, crop and industry consultants, and leaders from key
agricultural groups from around the country engaged in a workshop
co-sponsored by Farm Foundation, USDA Economic Research Service (ERS)
and American Farmland Trust in Washington, DC. Participants were able to recommend a list of 15 priority policy needs to include in developing climate change policy.
Find out more here.
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California Legislature Passes AB 2168 in Support of Farm Stands |
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October 9, 2008
AB 2168 enhances market oppertunities by allowing farmers to sell processed products such as jams, dried fruits and oils, at their farm stands, without being classified as Retail Food Facilities, thus freeing them from being subjected to all of the requirements under the California Retail Food Code. The bill was signed into law by the Govenor on September 27th.
Find out more here.
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