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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Will Allen, Growing Power, Receives 2008 MacArthur Fellow Award
Posted September 23rd, 2008 by Jane Shuput2008 MacArthur Fellows
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Growing Power Teams with Farm Service Agency to Provide Info Kiosk
Posted September 9th, 2008 by Jane ShuputFor Immediate Release
August 29, 2008
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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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