San Francisco Sets the Bar for
Sustainable Food Policy by Jim Slama
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Earlier this month, Mayor Gavin Newsome of San Francisco issued an executive order which enacted the country's most significant set of policies to promote the consumption of sustainable and local food. It's an ambitious step by a very progressive food city and helps set the bar for Chicago and other aspiring green and cities to match. It includes programs to promote local food production and consumption by the city, local businesses, and consumers, providing more access to healthy food in communities lacking it, and encouraging private business to create new or expanded operations to capitalize on the demand for local food.
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 A Foodie's Guide to Summer Films and Books
By guest writer Keighty Ward
Despite the fact that most of us don't  actually have three months off for summer vacation, the summer time connotes relaxation and slowing down. Thankfully for us foodies, there is no shortage of movies and books to choose from!
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FEATURED PRODUCERRadical Root Farm
Marseilles, IL
Alex Needham and Alison Parker are a husband and wife team who
believe passionately in the art of sustainable and ecological farming.
They are firm environmentalists and food justice advocates. They strive
to grow "healthy, nutritious food that tastes better and is more
nutritious than anything you'll find that's been flown in to a grocery
store". Also, their farm is certified organic.
Despite
their name, Radical Root Farm produces a vast array of vegetables
including everything from summer squash to mustard greens.
Read more about Alex and Alison, their farming philosophy, and Radical Root Herbals here!
Visit their website, call 847.903.5295 or email them.
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Join Slow Food Chicago on August 26 for an Eat-in at
Daley Plaza.
Slow Food USA & Slow Food Chicago believe that change can't wait...
sign the 'Time for Lunch' Petition. It is time to provide America's children with REAL FOOD at school.
Please
add your signature today. It will be used in a public display of
support during this year's reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act.
Help us make this change and build
a strong foundation for our children's health & support the local
farmers by using their fruits & vegetables in our schools.
How
else can you support this important cause?
Join Slow
Food Chicago's
Eat-In at Daley Plaza August 26th (11am-1pm)
Bring your lunch to this free and fun event to learn more about the
Child Nutrition Act and
what YOU can do to get better food in school lunches.
And, consider hosting your own Eat-In on Labor Day.
What
is an Eat-In? An Eat-In is a group of people gathering in public in
order to share a meal...it is a conscious effort to bring new people
together, to strengthen our communities and to reframe the goals of the
food movement. Join us for fun, entertainment,
inspiring speakers, and to meet farmers and other organizations working
to make food that is good, clean and fair available to everyone. Visit Slow Food Chicago
to learn more!
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