Introducing the Healthy Food and Community Change Initiative

Submitted by caitlin on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 18:58

by Rick Luftglass & Pamela Koch

 

The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has committed $15 million to the Healthy Food and Community Change initiative over the next five years. To celebrate and announce this initiative, Teachers College and the Illumination Fund hosted a conference, Bringing Policy to the Table: New Strategies for a Healthier Society at Teachers College on February 14.  Elected officials, academics, philanthropists, and other leaders engaged in lively discussions about food system issues, including obesity, diet-related diseases, jobs, urban agriculture, and community development.  To watch videos and learn more about the conference, go to http://www.tc.edu/news.htm?articleID=8865.

 

A Place at the Table, a new documentary about hunger in America

Submitted by caitlin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 13:40

by Kerry Trueman

 

A Place at the Table is a moving, infuriating documentary about hunger in America from Participant Media, the same film company that brought us Food, Inc., The Cove, and An Inconvenient Truth. The directors, Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush, use the stories of a few ordinary folks, both urban and rural, to expose the appalling numbers of Americans who routinely struggle to get decent, nourishing food. They also enlist the help of advocates and academics, including Jeff Bridges, Raj Patel, Marion Nestle and Janet Poppendieck, to explain the origins of this shocking but ultimately solvable problem.

 

Op-Ed: Join the Justice for Farmworkers Campaign - United to Protect New York's Farmworkers

Submitted by caitlin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 12:04

*The opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not constitute the opinions of Food Systems Network NYC*

 

by Abbey Augus & Kendal Nystedt

 

In New York, farming is a $4 billion industry, making the state one of our nation’s agricultural leaders. In the last five years, dairy production alone has risen nearly 60 percent due to a surge in the popularity of Greek yogurt. New York’s farmers are benefiting from this surge, as well as from growing consumer demand for locally grown produce and substantial government support.  Lost amidst this boon, however, are New York’s farmworkers who lack even the most basic labor protections. The Justice for Farmworkers Campaign seeks to end this injustice by passing the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act – legislation that would finally grant New York’s farmworkers the labor protections that are given to other workers.

 

Coming up: FSNYC's Food Speed Networking event!

Submitted by caitlin on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 16:45

    

Join FSNYC at Parish Hall for Food Speed Networking!

Details:

Date: Thursday, February 28th, 2013

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Parish Hall, 109 N. 3rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11211

About the event:

Interested in meeting others who share your passion for food and interest in food systems? Want to make new contacts and learn more about what’s going in the New York City food landscape? How about drinks, mingling, and an opportunity to "speed network?" Come to FSNYC’s February Food Speed Networking event on February 28th!

RSVP: please RSVP here!

There is a suggested donation of $10 for this event for non-FSNYC members. Interested in becoming a FSNYC member? Join us!

Calling all chefs and eaters to FSNYC's 3rd Annual Duck-Off!

Submitted by caitlin on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 09:59

 

FSNYC’s Third Annual Duck-Off

Brought to you by Food Systems Network NYC, Jimmy’s No. 43, and Hudson Valley Duck Farm

 

**Interested in competing? Amateur and professional chefs are invited...more info below**

All chef slots have been filled! Check with us next year if you want to compete!

 

Duck-Off Details:

What: Walk-around duck tasting featuring the creations of a room full of competitive chefs!  Cash bar including specially selected beers and ciders.

When: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 1:00-3:00 pm (doors open at noon)

Where: The legendary back room at Jimmy’s No. 43, 43 E. 7th St., Manhattan (between 2nd & 3rd Aves.)

Advance Tickets: $20 - FSNYC members (w/ discount code); $25 - non-FSNYC members;  $45 - non-FSNYC members + FSNYC membership. At Door: $25 – for all. Ticket proceeds benefit Food Systems Network NYC.

 

What is the FSNYC Duck-Off?
It’s a duckie cook-off! Guests will “get ducked” on Sunday, March 10th when they taste the ducky creations of a room full of amateur and professional cooks who will prepare their most creative, duck-dominated dishes using ducks from the famous Hudson Valley Duck Farm ---just think of the duck-a-licious possibilities; charcuterie, roasted, smoked, braised.

 

Calling all professional and amateur chefs interested in competing

Amateur and professional chefs are invited to compete! If you have a killer duck recipe and can’t wait to enter this competition, email info@foodsystemsnyc.org.

Interested in who's competing? Visit this link, updated on a rolling basis.

 

Takeaways from Food Almanac 2013: Forecasting the Year Ahead in Food and Farm Policy and Politics

Submitted by caitlin on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 12:09

by Amanda Berhaupt-Glickstein

photo credit: Laurie Rhodes

 

Mary Cleaver, founder and owner of The Cleaver Company, welcomed Food Systems Network members and guests to the 3rd annual Food Almanac event.  This years event was held at the beautifully rustic, Brooklyn Winery and was chock full of food activists, farm experts, Teen Battle Chef graduates, and foodies.  An esteemed panel explored issues facing New York City and New York State in the coming year.  Themes of the night ranged from farm labor and immigration, funding for agricultural research centers, climate change, land distribution, and the role of government.

 

Fracking update: Links to recent reports on the connections between fracking, farming, and health

Submitted by caitlin on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 11:48

 

by Kerry Trueman

photo: The Marcellus Shale; photo source: NRDC Switchboard Blog

 

The practice of hydraulic fracturing, aka "fracking," is a controversial method of extracting natural gas which poses a serious threat to our farmlands and surrounding communities. Evidence is mounting that fracking and farming may be simply incompatible. With new stories about the perils of fracking in the news every day, it's hard to stay on top of it all. So, here's a few links to some of the best recent reporting on the subject, plus a highly informative and lively short video from Gaslands director Josh Fox, "The Sky Is Pink," and a press release from Ithaca-based Gimme! Coffee about their brand new blend, "Fracktivist":

Taking a Harder Look at Fracking and Health

The Surprising Connection Between Food and Fracking

Fracking the Amish

A Clash in Pennsylvania Over Fracking and Water Tests

150+ NY Chefs Urge Cuomo to Ban Fracking

The Sky Is Pink

Gimme! Coffee Releases New Fracktivist Organic Blend

View more resources in FSNYC's December Fracking Update

 

The Farm Bill that Wasn't

Submitted by caitlin on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 11:29

by Ed Yowell

photo source: policymic.com

 

For a lot of folks, 2012 was not much of a year.  New York City and environs suffered Hurricane Sandy, which may have convinced a few more of us about climate change and certainly demonstrated to all of us the fragility of our local food distribution systems.  Farmers and ranchers suffered the worst drought in more than half a century and devastating frosts.  They also suffered the 112th Congress, that, for the first time in the 75 year history of the Food and Farm Bill, failed to renew it, letting the 2008 bill lapse in September, 2012.  The 112th Congress, according to the Washington Post, was the least productive in more than 60 years and, according to the Huffington Post , “ended 2012 with a 15 percent average approval rating -- its lowest in history (and) began 2013 with a 14 percent approval rating.”  The Huffington Post continued, “...Public Policy Polling found that Congress was less liked than genocidal warlord Genghis Khan (and) cockroaches…” 

NYChiliFest 2013 at the Chelsea Market: An event to benefit FSNYC!

Submitted by caitlin on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 09:15

NYChiliFest 2013 at the Chelsea Market is coming up!

Join FSNYC for the 3rd year at this annual celebration of chili, beer and all things spicy. Ticket proceeds benefit Food Systems Network NYC. Consider giving NYChiliFest 2013 tickets as holiday gifts!

 

Date: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 7:00-9:00 pm

Location: Chelsea Market, check in at 10th Ave entrance (b/w 15th & 16th St.)

Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/301600

  • Unlimited Chili $50
  • Unlimited Chili + Beer $55
  • Unlimted Chili + Beer w/ FSNYC member discount $50 (CODE required: if you haven't received your discount code, contact Caitlin at caitlin@foodsystemsnyc.org)
  • Unlimited Chili + Beer + $20 Individual FSNYC Membership (includes $5 discount on ticket) $70

About NYChiliFest 2013:

The ultimate celebration of chili, beer, and all things spicy is coming back to Chelsea Market on January 27, 2013. Each ticket to NYChiliFest gives you access to a 500-foot concourse of chili, served by dozens of NYC’s best restaurants and cutting edge chefs, all competing for the Golden Chili Mug 2013 title. Samuel Adams is matching 4 of their favorite chili-eating beers and will be pouring from several locations in the concourse. There are fewer tickets this year, which means better access to chili and more room to digest, so be sure to grab a ticket while they're still available. More details below!

 

Interested in volunteering? We need your support at this event! Contact Caitlin at caitlin@foodsystemsnyc.org.

 

Food Almanac 2013: Forecasting the Year Ahead in Food and Farm Policy and Politics

Submitted by caitlin on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 09:49

 

Interested in the Future of Food and Farm Policy and Politics? If so, come join us for:

FOOD ALMANAC 2013

An annual event brought to you by: Food Systems Network NYC (FSNYC), The Cleaver Co. and Brooklyn Winery

Event Details:

When:  Wednesday, January 23, 2013 between 6:00pm - 9:30 pm (6:00 - beverages, hors d'oeuvres and networking; 6:40 - speakers; 8:30 - light supper)

Where: Brooklyn Winery, 213 North 8th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tickets: more details below. Or, visit Brown Paper Tickets

Features:

  • An esteemed panel of food and farm experts (see below for additional details)
  • Delicious seasonal fare including hors d’oeuvres and a simple winter supper prepared by The Cleaver Co. and Brooklyn Winery
  • Spirits (wine, beer, and featured cocktail) for your enjoyment, including Brooklyn Winery’s Dry Reisling, Macari Vineyards' Merlot, beer from Kelso Beer Co., and a special cocktail from Breuckelen Distilling
  • Pre- and post-session opportunities to network and ask questions about food issues
  • Raffle - Prizes include gift certificate to Egg, gift certificate to Parish Hall, Dinner for 2 at Reynard at The Wythe Hotel, gift certificate to Northern Spy Food Co., Gift Basket from Catskill Provisions. Raw Food Demo and Tasting w/ Chef Toby Landon. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event.

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