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Why Now?
october07 004.jpgMany trends indicate that the time is right to create real change: low-income eaters and public and private institutions (schools, health care organizations, government agencies, and businesses) increasingly seek organic, seasonal and local food; healthy eating is a priority for the state’s aging population; more than 60,000 small- and medium-sized farms are looking for direct markets; and globalization, climate change, and food safety challenges mean producers are looking for new strategies to remain competitive. The political leadership in California is currently seeking to engage a broad base of stakeholders in the transformation process.

The food system is a central and defining characteristic of California. This system must become sustainable in order to ensure the long-term environmental, economic, and public health of the state.  Becoming sustainable is a process requiring a long timeframe to achieve. This discovery process will allow Californians to realize and assume their responsibility to future generations, with the goal of perpetual viability.
Time is of the essence and we must do all we can to accelerate the move toward sustainable systems.
 
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Broadcast of The First Millimeter: Healing the Earth
San Francisco PBS
Jul. 2, 2009

Food Independence Day
Everywhere
Jul. 4, 2009

Ag Fest 2009
Sacramento
July 11, 2009

"Food for Thought" with Nicolette Hahn Niman
Point Reyes
Jul. 11, 2009

Sustainable Film Fest-"Homegrown Food--As Local As It Gets!"
San Anselmo
Jul. 16, 2009

"Food for Thought" with Lisa Hamilton
Point Reyes
Jul. 25, 2009

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