In a major step towards a new Farm Bill for the country, the huge omnibus legislation that largely dictates how we grow and eat our food in the United States, the bill passed the Senate in late June by a 2 to 1 ratio. Discussion on the House version has already begun, and the Senate […]
Author Archive: Chris
How the US Sold Africa to Multinationals Like Monsanto, Cargill, DuPont, PepsiCo and Others
The G8 scheme does nothing to address the problems that are at the core of hunger and malnutrition but will serve only to further poverty and inequality. By Jill Richardson, reposted by permission from the author from Alternet Driving through Ngong Hills, not far from Nairobi, Kenya, the corn on one side of the road […]
Food Justice Urban Hike-a-thon!
SAT April 28 Hike 10am-3pm; Celebration at MLK Community Center 3-5pm! A fundraiser for the 2nd Edition of Our Food, Our Right Calling all urban hikers and teams! Register today! Have you ever wanted to explore parts of our foodshed, by foot? Want to check out some urban farm & food justice projects, take action […]
UFW Solidarity Action Friday, Jan. 27
2PM March from Westlake Park (401 Pine St) to Darigold Headquarters (1130 Rainier Ave S) 3PM Rally @ Darigold Headquarters Transportation will be provided for those who need it. Dairy workers at the Ruby Ridge dairy, which provides milk for the Darigold company are going through hell and need your help. Workers have repeatedly tried […]
Take action for to stand up for farmworker rights in Washington!
Action Alert from the United Farm Workers: You can make “Darigreed” listen to workers. Sign the petition TODAY! Dairy workers at the Ruby Ridge dairy, which provides milk for the Darigold label are going through hell and need your help. More than a third of them have been fired after they dared asked to have […]
Take Action on the Farm Bill and the closed-door process
From the NW Farm Bill Action Group: Urgent Action Needed on the Farm Bill! The food and farm bill is moving at such a rapid pace presently, so take action before it’s too late. If the Agriculture Committee fulfills their goal of completing detailed food and farm bill legislation in the next week, you only […]
Oct. 22: Teach-Out at Hilltop Urban Gardens
SAT Oct 22 10am – 1:30pm Celebrating Food DayTeach-Out Tacoma HUG – Hilltop Urban Gardens CAGJ’s Food Justice Project invites our members and others to join us and learn about and build connections with key players in the local food region through monthly visits & work parties with farms, community kitchens, and community gardens. Join us […]
Food Justice Project August Happenings
Food Justice Project Meeting: Confronting Racism in the Food System and Food Movement TUES AUG 16, 6:30-9PM Location: 23rd Ave S and Jackson St, 309 23rd Ave S 98144, the NELA Center for Student Success Please join us for our next meeting in August, where we will engage in a facilitated discussion about racism and […]
Food Justice Project August Happenings
Food Justice Project Meeting: Confronting Racism in the Food System and Food Movement TUES AUG 16, 6:30-9PM Location: 23rd Ave S and Jackson St, 309 23rd Ave S 98144, the NELA Center for Student Success Please join us for our next meeting in August, where we will engage in a facilitated discussion about racism and […]
Food Justice Trivia Night!
Monday, June 27th 7 – 9pm Hopvine Pub 507 15th Ave E $3-5 sliding scale per player, teams of up to 6 Come learn and share what you know about food politics – and see how you stack up against fellow players. How many chickens can you keep in Seattle? What’s a “brassica”? What food […]
