Posts tagged: #community

Dicamba Affects All; Wasted Release; Pruitt Repeals the Clean Power Plan; SNAP’s 40th Anniversary

DuPont’s Weedkiller Divides Farmers  Dicamba is one of DuPont’s top-selling products; an herbicide used alongside the Monsanto company’s GMO-seeds, which are genetically altered and designed to resist the aforementioned, toxic weed-killing chemical. Yet, rifts between farmers, namely between those who use the herbicide and those who refuse to, peaked … Read More

iEat Green Shares Interview with Nancy Romer, about the Sandy5 March

Hi Everybody, Yesterday I had the pleasure of interviewing long time activist, Nancy Romer, about the upcoming Sandy5 March, scheduled for October 28th. For those of you wondering why my announced guest, Lierre Keith was not on my show, she … Read More

October 26: Healthy School Food Annual Fundraising Gala

SAVE THE DATE Tricks & Treats: A Wickedly Wonderful 100% Plant-Based Food Tasting Gala! Please join Coalition for Healthy School Food for Tricks & Treats: A Wickedly Wonderful 100% Plant-Based Food Tasting Gala. The food will be amazing, and the … Read More

August 12: NYC Compost and Queens Botanical Welcome Tour

Discover what’s behind the scenes at QBG Farm & Compost. In this one hour tour you will get a crash course on how we produce nutrient-rich compost from food scraps and horticultural waste. We will introduce the fundamentals of ecological … Read More

FDA Delays New Food Label Deadline; Tax on Sugary Drinks Continues; Adverse Effects of Cosmetic Products Surface

FDA Announces an Extension of the New Food Label Deadline Without Specified Date  In response to the FDA announcement, Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) issued a statement saying that “The ability of the Trump Administration to repeat its mistakes is … Read More

Last Chance to Submit Public Comment on Organics; Ban Styrofoam Food in School; Center for Food Safety; No Drilling Off Shore; Friends of the Earth Sign to Remove Pesticides; #DefundPipelines; Take Action to Stop Climate Denial

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USDA Seeks Comment on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule USDA is asking the public to comment on the possible actions USDA should take in regards to the disposition of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule (FR). … Read More

November 3-4: NYC Food Loves Tech Industry Conference

From rooftop farming to the food app boom, from virtual reality menus to new sustainable protein sources like grilled crickets, Food Loves Tech (FLT) will bring together food and drink innovators, start-ups and thought-leaders with food aficionados and enthusiasts alike … Read More

May 7: Five Borough Bike Ride for Healthy School Food

Bike Ride For Healthy School Food  Each rider commits to donating or raising $750 or more by setting up a donation page by registering online. Once this is done, we will send you the registration link. When: May 7, all … Read More