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CFJC News & Events
:: Food, Inc. Discussion Guide Released -- The Center for Ecoliteracy announces
the publication of a free discussion guide it developed for Food, Inc., Intended
for highschool teachers, the 102-page guide provides questions and activities to
promote critical thinking and a deeper understanding of complex issues, from
public health to animal welfare and workers' rights. To download a copy:
www.ecoliteracy.org
:: Community Food Security in the United States – The Center for a Livable Future
at Johns Hopkins University recently released this survey of relevant scientific
literature on the subkect. It can be found at
www.jhsph.edu/clf/publications/clf_reports.html
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In the News
:: California Food Banks Go Locavore. In this NYT piece, Douglas McGray takes
an in depth look at the economic and social benefits of food banks using locally
grown food: http://mobile.nytimes.com/article?a=453809&f=37&p=0
:: Justice for Latino Farmers. This article in La Opinion details the struggle of
Latino farmers awaiting justice for the discriminatory USDA practices that
excluded 85,000 Latino farmers from the benefits and opportunities given to
others. See the article at http://thelatinojournal.blogspot.com/2009/09/justice-
for-latino-farmers.html
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Grants and Fundraising Opportunities
:: The makers of Hidden Valley® Salad Dressings are now accepting applications
for the 2009-10 Love Your Veggies™ grant program. With support from its partner
the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF), the grant program will once again seek to
help schools provide innovative programs to increase consumption of fresh fruits
and vegetables in the lunchroom. For more info:
http://loveyourveggies.com/school_grants.php Deadline: November 6, 2009.
:: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is accepting nominations for its
second annual Growing Green Awards. Winners will be chosen in four
categories: Food Producer, Business Leader, Thought Leader, and Water
Steward. A cash prize of $10,000 will be given to the winner of the Food
Producer category award. For more info:
www.nrdc.org/health/growinggreen.asp Nominations are due December 4,
2009.
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Jobs and Internships
:: Full Circle Farm is hiring Farm Crew to learn the practices and principles of
sustainable farming. The position would include helping to produce mixed
vegetables and fruits for a diverse set of markets. To apply, please first send an
introductory email with "Full Circle Farm, Farm Crew Positions" to: Katie Plante
Smith, Silicon Valley HealthCorps Supervisor, svhealthcorps@healthtrust.org
:: Assistant Farm Manager at Soil Born Farms in Sacramento – Soil Born Farms is
seeking a person who has had at least 1-2 years of experience in organic food
production, and is looking to take on more responsibility. Compensation:
$15,000/year, Food from the farm, On-farm housing with reduced rent. Apply by
Dec 1, Position starts January 2010. If you are interested, contact Sean Hagan at
(916) 363-9687 or shagan@soilborn.org
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