6 January 2009
by snailwrangler
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Food Democracy Now! is turning its attention to the under-secretary positions at the Department of Agriculture, and has put out a call for support: As you may already know, while the Secretary of Agriculture is an important position, it is … Continue reading
11 December 2008
by snailwrangler
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Nicholas Kristof’s op-ed piece in yesterday’s New York Times suggests that while finding appropriate candidates for the Secretary of Agriculture position is necessary, we need a more radical rethinking of the position itself. “Secretary of Food” captures the spirit: Read … Continue reading
9 December 2008
by snailwrangler
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In these final days before President-Elect Obama makes his selection for Secretary of Agriculture, we urge you to express your support for dynamic and sustainable choices for the post. An online petition available at www.fooddemocracynow.org is accepting signatures. The petition … Continue reading