Growing Power

Reflections on the First Annual Gathering of the Growing Food and Justice for All Initiative

Posted by Jeff Heehs

Dismantling racism in the food system, within and by way of sustainable food projects, was the focus of a gathering of around 150 community food activists from all over the U.S. and Canada from September 18 to 21 in Milwaukee. Group trainings and discussions provided “safe space” for participants to share a challenging, emotional process of understanding and confronting racial privilege and oppression in ourselves and our communities, amid workshops and talks on food justice and sustainability initiatives.

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Growing Power Teams with Farm Service Agency to Provide Info Kiosk

For Immediate Release

August 29, 2008

CONTACT:
Will Allen, Growing Power, Inc.

PHONE: 414-527-1546

Growing Power Teams with Farm Service Agency to Provide Info Kiosk

(MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN) –
Growing Power, Inc. teams with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide a FSA information kiosk at the Growing Power Community Food Center. This kiosk will be the first step for farmers accessing general information about available FSA programs. This opportunity comes at a good time considering the recent signing of the 2008 National Farm Bill.

A press conference will be held on September 10, 2008 at Growing
Power’s Community Food Center located in Milwaukee to present the new kiosk.

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