Food Justice
What do we mean by a "sustainable" food system?
Food activists often say they work for a “sustainable,” “healthy,” “fair,” and “diverse” food system. These words sound good enough. But what exactly do they mean? Clarifying our terms is…
Read MoreSlavery in the Food System?
You would never participate in slavery, right?By Kurt Michael Friese, from the Huffington Post, November 5, 2010 I know, it seems like a bizarre question in this day and age…
Read MoreLessons from New Orleans
Groundswell Community Liaison Kirtrina Baxter describes her experience at last month’s Community Food Security Coalition conference in New Orleans. The role of black people and folks of color is greatly…
Read MoreVideo: BJM Snack Program/Ithaca Community Harvest
An inspiring video about Ithaca’s BJM Snack Program (now the Ithaca Community Harvest), one of the major new players in Ithaca’s food system:Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program from Eric…
Read MoreNov 5th – Food access and justice: Rebuilding a healthy local food system for all
From Cornell’s New World Agriculture and Ecology Group (NWAEG): This Friday… 11/5 – Food access and justice: Rebuilding a healthy local food system for all @ Cornell’s Emerson Hall, Room…
Read MoreReviving Social Justice in Sustainable and Organic Agriculture
This piece from the Agricultural Justice Project was written by Elizabeth Henderson of Peacework Farm, who has been an ardent supporter of fair farm policies and farm worker rights for…
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