A New England Food Vision describes a future in which New England produces at least half of the region’s food—and no one goes hungry. It looks ahead half a century and sees farming and fishing as important regional economic forces; soils, forests, and waterways cared for sustainably; healthy diets as a norm; and access to food valued as a basic human right. Developed […]
Economic Impacts of Regional Food Systems In this session, we will discuss basic information about what economists mean when they talk about economic impact assessment, including research methodologies for evaluating impacts of policies and initiatives supporting regional food systems. We will begin with some of the challenges associated with definitional choices and data availability (including […]
March 30, 2016 CISA will hold a ten-workshop series on Reducing Risk & Increasing Profitability with Sound Decision Making starting in January. This series will provide farmers and business owners with sound business decision-making practices to reduce their financial risk. These workshops will provide tools for and examples of building decision making into the cycles […]
NESAWG occasionally works with partners on regional food systems projects, often as a result of discussions and strategy sessions taking place in our Workgroups. Past projects include the Northeast Farms to Food reference guide, a paper on Land Grant University stakeholder accountability, and more recently the Vermont Meat Processing Inventory. Currently, NESAWG Senior Fellow, Kathy Ruhf, […]
March 24, 2016 Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME Dr. Lindiwe Sibanda, a global leader in the sustainable farming movement and the fight to end hunger and food insecurity, will present the 2016 Justice for Women Lecture. Dr. Sibanda is an acclaimed scientist, farmer, and activist. Originally from Zimbabwe, She has been […]
Evaluation for Transformation Publication Food Systems, Policy & Advocacy Authors: The National Farm to School Network The National Farm to School Network (NFSN) launched a pioneering and highly anticipated new resource, Evaluation for Transformation: A Cross Sectoral Evaluation Framework for Farm to School, that defines the outcomes that farm to school has the potential to achieve […]
April 14, 2016 Community Work Services – Boston, MA Branchfood is hosting IDEATE, a day-long event showcasing restauranteurs and entrepreneurs reinventing the industry. From new POS systems, to unique compensation models, restaurants are transforming in every way. This event serves as a platform for discussion related to the state of Boston restaurant industry, opportunities for […]
Maryland Food System Map Map Farming, Mapping, Processing, Production, Retail Dozens of searchable categories are available on this award-winning interactive map produced by John Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. Read more Eat Maine Food Map Map Mapping, Marketing, Retail, Supply Chains The Eat Local Foods Coalition developed this interactive map to help consumers and […]
Join the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project for a webinar on leadership development focused on incubator farms and community food projects. Our presenters will talk about the theoretical underpinnings of developing strong leaders within your organization and community, as well as share an example of a successful program. Presenters Robbie Hertneky, PhD Chair and […]
March 24, 2016 With so much data shining a bright light on the serious problems of racial inequity, there is a lot of urgency to make major improvements. But, making progress has not been easy. One of the biggest challenges in reducing racial disparities and improving equity is the overwhelming and complex nature of the […]
Location TBA – Amherst, MA CONTACT: Ruthie Killough-Hill [email protected] or call 413-256-1804 Hala Lord [email protected] or call 413-658-7994 Rosa Matta [email protected] or call 413-363-1773 COST: $300 for Individuals; $400 for Large Institutions (includes Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks on both days) **Limited Scholarships Available** WE CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT RACISM! A WORKSHOP BY THE PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE FOR SURVIVAL AND BEYOND We invite you […]
NESAWG Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group The Region’s Food and Farm Network Shelburne Farms – 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne FEE: $150 (includes lunch both days) Eric Toensmeier will be leading a two-day workshop on carbon farming at Shelburne Farms. What: This exciting two-day class will cover the following concepts and carbon farming techniques: Overview of practices suitable to Vermont […]
April 3, 2016 Congregation Shaarei Tefillah – 35 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA Ganei Beantown – Beantown Jewish Gardens invites you to the 5th annual Boston Jewish Food Conference The annual Boston Jewish Food Conference brings together community members from all over New England to foster new connections in the Jewish community by utilizing food and agriculture […]
The National Food Policy Scorecard is your go-to source for information about the most important food legislation considered by the House and Senate and how all members of Congress voted on those issues. The Scorecard reflects the consensus of top food policy experts who select the key food policy votes each year. The scored food […]
