The Organic Consumer Association, in collaboration with Richman Law Group and the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute is inviting you to join the Food Systems Summit online, at no cost!

Join the Food Systems (online) Summit Thursday, May 28, noon – 1 p.m. EDT

Register here for the Thursday, May 28 event (Session 6). (Registration closes May 27 at 5 p.m. EDT). 

Session 6 (May 28) will focus on the biggest issues facing our food systems, from food deserts to climate change, in addition to exploring bold and forward-looking solutions like the Green New Deal.

Ronnie Cummins, International Director of the Organic Consumers Association, a founding member of Regeneration International and author of the book “Grassroots Rising: A Call to Action on Climate, Farming, Food, and a Green New Deal.” will be moderating.

• Craig Willingham, Deputy Director of the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute. He came to CUNY from New York City’s Center for Health Equity where he developed and implemented strategies to make it easier for people to buy healthier food. The CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute conducts research, education and action projects that can contribute to solving the food problems of New York City.

• Henry Rowlands, founder of Sustainable Pulse, a sustainable food and agriculture news services that reaches 1 million people/month  in 125 countries each month. Rowlands is also founder of the The Detox Project, a research and certification platform that encourages transparency around the use of toxic chemicals, and promotes unique new testing technologies that enable you to find out what levels of toxic chemicals are in your body and in your food.

• Ben Kallos, New York City Council Member, District 5, is a legislator, public health advocate and NYC Council Progressive Caucus Co-Chair. He’s a leader on many good causes, including protecting New Yorkers from the use of toxic pesticides in the city’s parks and open spaces, requiring fast food marketed to children to be less unhealthy, and supporting a #greenjobsrecovery.

Register here for the Thursday, May 28 event (Session 6). (Registration closes May 27 at 5 p.m. EDT).