January 26, 2022 1:00pm to 2:30pm Although the term “regional food system” is used more frequently these days, regional food systems are inadequately understood and valued. “A Regional Imperative: Making the Case for Regional Food Systems”, a new Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) report by Kathy Ruhf and Kate Clancy, takes a comprehensive look […]
January 26, 2022 1:00pm to 2:30pm Although the term “regional food system” is used more frequently these days, regional food systems are inadequately understood and valued. “A Regional Imperative: Making the Case for Regional Food Systems”, a new Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) report by Kathy Ruhf and Kate Clancy, takes a comprehensive look […]
For Immediate Release: June 5, 2015 Contact: Tracy Lerman, NESAWG | 650-867-0389 Reana Kovalcik, NSAC | 202-547-5754 Sustainable Agriculture Working Groups Partner Up on Capitol Hill NESAWG and NSAC join forces on the Hill to advocate for sustainable agriculture Washington, DC, March 17, 2016 – This week, Amy Little, Policy Director at the Northeast Sustainable […]
June 1, 2016 8:00am to 5:00pm Harvard University Northwest Labs Bldg – 52 Oxford Street Lower Level, Cambridge, MA It’s indisputable: Good food fuels optimal performance, for adults as well as children. We owe it to our K-12 school children to support what they need to succeed: food that is healthy and delicious. School food […]
June 1, 2016 8:00am to 5:00pm Harvard University Northwest Labs Bldg – 52 Oxford Street Lower Level, Cambridge, MA It’s indisputable: Good food fuels optimal performance, for adults as well as children. We owe it to our K-12 school children to support what they need to succeed: food that is healthy and delicious. School food […]
Conference Main Page | Conference Schedule Pre-Conference Sessions | Plenaries Workshops | Discussion & Work Groups Mixers & Meal Discussions Keynote Speaker Shirley Sherrod Presenter Bios | Bookshelf | Sponsorships Session Resources | Conference Recap PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 Policy Leaders Roundtable 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Policy Leaders Roundtable brings together […]
Home › It Takes a Region Conference › Past Conferences › 2019 Conference › Thank you for a great 2019 conference. We hope to see you in 2020 in Providence, RI! THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 SPONSORS! Please email Tracy Lerman at [email protected] if you are interested in sponsoring the upcoming conference. Champion Advocate Sustainer Ralph E. […]
REGISTER NOW NESAWG recognizes “youth” as a broad term referring to those as under 25 years of age. Anyone 25 can apply for a youth scholarship. Anyone under 18 must have the below releases filled out for liability purposes required by our fiscal sponsor The Tides Center. Got a question about this? Email [email protected] Ever feel like your organization is the […]
What do we envision when we dare to dream of a food system rooted in love? What does deeply rooted unity look like when we honor our uniqueness and our interconnectedness? What does it feel like when we are in balance with Mother Earth- when we go back to our essence? In the midst of […]
As the Engagement Manager at The Trustees, Charissa curates climate justice education, wellness, and culturally relevant events in the East Boston Community. Working with local partners, youth, and local business to bring lively events for the community to enjoy and explore. Growing up in the city and suburbs of Boston, while also spending summers growing […]
Dear NESAWG Community, We are deeply saddened to announce that we have decided to cancel our 2022 It Takes a Region Conference in Providence, RI. This was a very difficult decision, but we believe it is in NESAWG’s best interest as well as that of our community’s. As NESAWG transitions from being a white-led organization to a […]
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