iEat Green Shares a Secret! “Give What You Can Day” is Around the Corner! The Executive Director of Grassroots International, Chung-Wha Hong, Joins Bhavani on PRN!

Posted on August 27, 2019

Hi Everyone, Slow Food USA is kicking off its September Membership Drive with a “Give What You Can Day” on Labor Day, September 2nd. On that day only, there will be a link to a special form on the Slow Food … Read More

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In the News: Slow Food Nations is Coming to Denver, Colorado, from July 19 to 21.

Posted on July 9, 2019

The third edition of Slow Food Nations, Slow Food’s biggest event in the US, will take place in Denver, Colorado, from July 19 to 21. The event will transform downtown Denver’s Larimer Square into a 3-day free international food festival with … Read More

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January 24: Future of Sustainable Food Panel Discussion

Posted on January 22, 2018

Join the group Be Social Change for an engaging conversation with a diverse panel of sustainable food experts (Richard McCarthy will be there! See full list online) sharing their insights on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the sustainable food space … Read More

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iEat Green is Cooking Up a Storm! A Call for New Slow Food Board Members! Ignite Fire and Fury! NOFA-NY’s Winter Conference is Coming Up! Micaela Colley, from the Organic Seed Alliance Joins Bhavani on PRN

Posted on January 9, 2018

Hi Everyone, It is so good to be back after last weeks snow storm. This is the first time in all of my years with the Progressive Radio Network that we had to close due to snow. Anyway, I’m happy … Read More

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The End of an Era; Thanksgiving Around the Corner; David George Gordon, aka “The Bug Chef” Joins Bhavani on PRN

Posted on October 17, 2017

Hi All, As I make the final arrangements for Slow Food North Shore‘s last event with this current board, I am filled with mixed emotions. I’m excited to host the wonderful Slow Food community that we have built over the … Read More

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Growth in Organic Industry Continues; Riverkeeper’s Massive Clean Up Success; Wind Engery Program Begins Training for Mine-workers; Farmer’s Mark Season Boosts Access to Fresh Produce; Biodiversity Makes a Comeback

Posted on May 22, 2017

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2016 Count of Certified Organic Operations The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new data indicating the organic industry continues to grow domestically and globally, with 24,650 certified organic operations in the United States, and 37,032 around the world!!! I … Read More

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May 18: Slow Food USA-Garden to Cafeteria Toolkit Webinar

Posted on May 15, 2017

May 18 at 4 pm ET/3 pm CT/2 pm MT/ 1 pm PT Does your district have a robust school garden program? Does your Food Service department participate in Farm to School procurement? Would your students like to see fresh … Read More

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Long Island Cares Food Truck Success; Get Ready for Congressional Recess; Big Ag Cover-UP; Boulder is Booming for Good Food Entrepreneurs

Posted on February 7, 2017

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Long Island Cares Children’s Breakfast Food Trucks on Target with Annual Goals of Feeding Children in Need The Harry Chapin Food Bank is “right on target having achieved its goal of serving 7,000 children through their mobile children’s breakfast food … Read More

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