Hi Everyone, There is a part of life that I didn’t think much of when I was younger, but now I think of it often, and that is death. I was fortunate to not have experienced the passing of loved … Read More
Posts tagged: #food justice
Last Week’s Summit in Chicago; Soil Comes in Second For Climate Change; Organics Without Soil?

Food Tank’s Summit Inspires Solutions For Foodies Everywhere Many diverse groups of people from both public and private sectors attended the Food Tank conference in Chicago almost two weeks ago. There were three main panel discussions; including transparency in the food system (YES!) … Read More
Harvest Home’s Food Frontiers Event
Join the NYC Food Policy Center @ Hunter College for a viewing of this inspiring documentary, Food Frontiers, which chronicles projects across the country that are increasing access to healthy food. Where: Hunter College – Silberman Building, 2180 Third Avenue … Read More
Take Action: Stand with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; Expand Food Access to Everyone; Run the River 5K NYC;
Stand With Standing Rock Sioux Tribe: End Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline The Dakota Access Pipeline protest has been building to points of nearly boiling, so now it’s time to show your support and help to end the construction permanently. Ever since initial … Read More
Take Action: Tell Burger King to Rid it’s Meals of ‘Botox’; Stop the Confusion and Reduce Food Waste; Just Label It!

Tell Burger King to Rid it’s Meals of ‘Botox’ In March 2015, the FDA did approve several new types of genetically engineered apples and potatoes as safe for market and public consumption. “Arctic Apples,” which are genetically engineered to resist … Read More
In the News: FDA Authority over Cosmetics; Chefs at the Olympics Feed the Hungry; Farm School NYC Offers New Urban Agriculture Program
FDA Authority over Cosmetics A shocking story of one hair care product, which the creator and celebrity-hairstylist pitched as ‘gentle’ then sold into the millions, has caused serious and caustic effects to consumers including itching, rashes, and even hair loss! … Read More
Take Action: It’s time to can BPA; No More Monsanto Money; Tell the EPA to Ban Atrazine; Tell the EPA to Get Phthalates out of our Food
It’s Time to Can BPA Bisephenol A (BPA) is an organic synthetic compound and chemical—a colorless solid—that has been employed commercially since 1957 to make clear, tough plastics and epoxy resins. It is made profusely into a variety of consumer … Read More