Posts tagged: #Proposition 37

In the News: Growing Vertically, Food Day, Chefs Support Prop 37

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The Future of Agriculture May Be Up The future of food production may be among skyscrapers. With potential benefits such as year-round crop production and reduced food miles, advocates of  ‘vertical farming’ believe growing crops in urban high-rises may soon … Read More

Eating Green with Bhavani: Greetings from Europe!

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Hi All, Well, I arrived in Dusseldorf yesterday for Glass Tec, which is a trade show with the latest and most innovative technologies in glass. My husband and I have been coming here every two years, for the past twelve … Read More

Take Action: Protect Blair Mountain, Food Companies Against GMO Labeling, Clean Water Act’s 40th Birthday

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Protect Blair Mountain  One of the most important historic landmarks in Appalachia is slated for destruction. We need to save it. Last week, a federal judge threw out an appeal by a coalition of environmental and historic preservation organizations, led … Read More

Eating Green with Bhavani: Terra Madre, Here I Come!

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Hi Everyone, I have so much to do before I get on that plane! I was hoping to harvest my potatoes before I leave, but I don’t know if that is going to happen. I still have basil to bring … Read More

Watch “Genetic Roulette” for Free Online until October 17th!

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Click here to watch the full screening of Genetic Roulette for free — until Wednesday, October 17th only! After attending the screening put on by Save Long Island earlier this month, I strongly believe this is a film that everyone … Read More

In the News: Improved School Lunch Menus, Pollan’s Future of Food, 350.org’s “Do The Math Tour,” Re-Thinking Girl Scout Cookies, Urban Eggs

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NYCHSF Celebrates Vegetarian Menu Options in Many Public Schools The New York Coalition for Healthy School Food (NYCHSF) recognized their Cool School Food partners at their Annual Fall Gala this past Wednesday. It was a wonderful celebration with over two … Read More

Where Does Whole Foods Stand on GMO Labeling?

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This past week, the Organic Spies came out with a new video on Whole Foods and GMO’s, which went viral on YouTube, but has since been pulled due to political pressure. Freedom of  speech is one of our most precious … Read More

Genetic Roulette: The real truth about GMO’s!

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This past Wednesday, Save Long Island invited me to speak, following their screening of Jeffrey Smith’s new documentary, Genetic Roulette. This is another very important film that everyone should see, because it clearly explains the dangers of Genetically Modified Foods, … Read More