Stop the Dirty Energy Bill; Tell Cargill to Cut Ties with Palm Oil NOW; Stand UP for Medicare For ALL; Help Promote Summer Meals for Kids

Posted on July 11, 2017

Join Food and Water Watch to Stop Trump-McConnell Dirty Energy Bill 1. Call your Senator at 866-583-2908 and tell them: “As a constituent, I urge my Senator to oppose Senate Bill 1460, the Dirty Energy Bill that would keep us … Read More

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My Interview with Alethea Vasilas and Aidan Feeney from Orkestai Farm

Posted on May 21, 2017

Hi All, Orkestai Farm is a special place! It is a CSA organic farm situated at the 400 acre Planting Fields Arboretum in Upper Brookville, Long Island, where they have created a community of autistic young adults to help work … Read More

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May 15: Slow Food East End and i-Tri Girls Community Potluck

Posted on May 9, 2017

Enjoy a delicious healthy dinner with Slow Food East End & the i-tri Girls community. Learn more about i-tri Girls and discover ways your family can benefit from this powerhouse movement. i-tri Girls is an innovative program that empowers girls … Read More

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Food Waste to Food Rescue; Sugary Drinks Are Banned; Food Activists Preserving Culture; DOW Chemical Representatives Working in the Shadows

Posted on May 2, 2017

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NYC Councilman Turns Food Waste to Food Rescue In April 2015, New York City announced it’s goal to achieve zero waste by 2030, reducing the 30 percent of our city’s waste which consists of food. In alignment with a number of other city-wide waste-reduction initiatives, … Read More

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Organic, Healthy Food In Schools; Compost Makes Energy and Money

Posted on March 7, 2017

Healthy, Organic Cereals Pave the Way for Good Food in Schools According to the Wall Street Journal, the nation’s childhood-obesity rates have tripled since the 1970s, and legislators are clashing over the effectiveness of recent federal rules mandating healthier fare … Read More

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Cuomo Vetoed Farmers; Child Nutrition is Front Page; Slow Food and Farm Raiser Special Offer

Posted on December 6, 2016

Cuomo Decides to Veto Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit Bill Which Would Give Farmers Break Last week, Cuomo actually vetoed the NY Farm to Food Bank Bill which would have given farmers the well deserved tax break for produce they donate … Read More

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December 15: Educational Workshop Nutrition in the Classroom

Posted on November 8, 2016

Join Jamie Levato and Ellie Limpert in learning practical strategies for effective health promotion in and out of the classroom. In this workshop, we share: Age appropriate nutrition goals for students Activities and tips for making nutrition education hands-on, edible, … Read More

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