18 January 2007
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If you missed it, Dan Barber, chef of Blue Hill at Stone Barns (New York state), contributed to the debate over the upcoming Farm Bill in last Sunday’s New York Times: There’s invariably something risky, if not risible, about allowing … Continue reading
6 November 2006
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Each year billions of dollars in farm aid goes to the Midwest to help buoy corn and soybean growers who traditionally have relied on subsidies to correct marketplace imbalances. But this year organic organizations across the country are trying to … Continue reading
12 July 2006
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Slow Food members have often cooperated with and contributed to the California Food & Justice Coalition’s efforts to sponsor, support, or defeat legislation that will affect the quality of food, access to food, and land use regulations. Although they are … Continue reading
15 September 2005
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Our friends at the California Food and Justice Coalition have sent us the following news regarding AB 826, the farm-to-school legislation, and have asked for our support in the next phase. Please read on: AB 826 has passed the California … Continue reading
24 August 2005
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Our friends at the California Food and Justice Coalition have sent us an update regarding AB 826, The California Farm to School Child Nutrition Act: As we enter the final stretch of this years legislative session I wanted to share … Continue reading
28 May 2005
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The California Food and Justice Coalition has asked for our help as AB 826 moves toward a vote. Details below: Please Call Your Assembly Member By May 31st! Thanks to so much support from CFJC’s members and friends the California … Continue reading
7 April 2005
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AB 826 (Nava) has been referred to both the Assembly Education and Agriculture committees. The California Food and Justice Coalition has asked for Slow Food member support as they expect that the bill will be heard in the Education committee … Continue reading
3 April 2005
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The California Food and Justice Coalition has issued the following action alert: Topic: Support Farm to School in California: Attend the California Assembly Agriculture Committee Informational Hearing: “Farm to School: How can California Farmers get their Products into Our School … Continue reading
23 September 2004
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The Social Action Committee has issued an action alert in connection with the California Food and Justice Coalition. Urgent email is needed regarding SB 391, the Pesticide Drift Exposure Response Act. Please read on… Summary In the next two weeks … Continue reading
7 April 2004
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Welcome to the first installment of Slow Food USA’s new Q & A series! Through this new format, Slow Food hopes to tap the brains of many opinion leaders and friends of Slow Food, and facilitate a running dialogue regarding … Continue reading