4 November 2009
by snailwrangler
0 comments
Since meeting so many members, friends, and neighbors at our Labor Day Eat-Ins we’ve been quiet on the subject of Slow Food USA’s Time For Lunch campaign and the Child Nutrition Act. What’s going on? Plenty, as it turns out. … Continue reading
26 August 2009
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
Mary MacVean looks at the growing momentum in Congress for substantive changes to the Child Nutrition Act–the focus of Slow Food’s Time For Lunch campaign. Among those supporting improvements to the Act are Representative George Miller (D-Martinez) and Representative Lynn … Continue reading
19 August 2009
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
School lunches are more and more in the news, which itself is good news. Slow Food USA’s Time For Lunch campaign is in full swing, and today’s news links reflects that: † “Why a Twenty-Something Should Care About School Lunch“: … Continue reading
3 November 2008
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
Naomi Starkman interviews Wayne Pacelle, President of the Humane Society, about Proposition 2, a California ballot measure that’s of significant interest to Slow Food members and friends in California, and one that should be of interest to anyone who consumes … Continue reading
10 June 2007
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
Our colleagues at the California Food Policy Advocates have issued a call to action regarding the Fresh Start Program: The wildly successful effort to bring more fresh produce to school children is scheduled to perish! For the last two years, … Continue reading
15 May 2007
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
Items that may be of interest to Slow Food members and friends: † Farm Bill News: Representative Collin Peterson of the House Agriculture Committee has announced that markups on at least three of the titles in the Farm Bill will … Continue reading
4 May 2007
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
Tom Philpott at Grist posts news of a new Farm Bill proposal introduced yesterday by Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) and Wayne Gilchrest (R-Maryland). He notes: First of all, it deals with commodity subsidies boldly: by eliminating them. The farm bill … Continue reading
25 April 2007
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
Many of our readers have asked for more information about the 2007 Farm Bill and what Slow Food as an organization is doing. We’re pleased that Slow Food USA has issued a position statement and plan of action and are … Continue reading
21 April 2007
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
This Sunday’s (April 22, 2007) New York Times Magazine features an essay by Michael Pollan about the Farm Bill: Compared with a bunch of carrots, a package of Twinkies, to take one iconic processed foodlike substance as an example, is … Continue reading
19 April 2007
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
From the April 17, 2007 New York Times: Steaks, pork chops, milk and other products from cloned livestock would have to be clearly labeled on grocers’ shelves under a bill pending in the California Legislature. If passed, the requirement could … Continue reading
19 March 2007
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
Farm Bill Forum: Ventura For Slow Food members and friends in the Ventura area, the CFJC has announced a Farm Bill forum in Ventura on Thursday, March 29, 2007 from 1:00-4:00pm. The event will be held at the office of … Continue reading
15 March 2007
by snailwrangler
Comments Off
In the coming weeks, Slow Food Los Angeles will be sharing more information with our members and friends about the Farm Bill. In the meantime, please note the following event in Berkeley, which will also be webcast (details below): Michael … Continue reading