Rising Temperatures Affecting Animals Too; Fair Food Program Aids in Farmworker Welfare; EWG Reports on Clean Bug Repellents

Posted on July 24, 2018

As Milk Production Cools In Summer, Farmers Try To Help Cows Take The Heat by NPR According to farmers and industry experts, as the temperature rises, cows begin to eat less. Thus they produce less milk, which has been described … Read More

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May 10: River Fund’s Annual Spring Shindig

Posted on April 24, 2017

RIVER FUND uses a unique Cradle to College Initiative to break the multigenerational cycle of poverty—by motivating kids, like Manny, throughout their lives, and placing them on a path to success as adults, though education. I have partnered with the … Read More

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March 10: NOFA-NY Brainstorming Action Plan Meeting

Posted on February 13, 2017

Friday, March 10 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at the 6th Street Community Center, 638 East 6th Street, Manhattan Free of charge! Refreshments will be served. Tell us what you think is working and what is not working for organic … Read More

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February 11: New York Oyster & Beer Festival

Posted on December 21, 2016

Join the first Annual ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE extravaganza complete with thousands of oysters – raw, steamed, grilled and roasted along with other mouth-watering delicious seafood, live music, exhibits and of course – all you care to taste beer, wine and spirits! TICKETS ARE … Read More

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In the News: National Food Brands Seek Innovation from Small Food Companies; Jean-Georges Vongerichten Opens ‘Vegetable Restaurant’; Gastrodiplomacy and Culinary Traditions

Posted on August 23, 2016

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National Food Brands Seek Innovation from Small Food Companies There is no doubt that the consumer trend to support local food producers and community-based retailers has been growing rapidly, especially since informed consumers are seeking healthy, fresh food that is … Read More

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