FSNYC
Food Systems Network NYC Newsletter
  January 2010
In This Issue
January Open Networking Meeting
FSNYC Membership Changes
January Food Detective: Red Rabbit
Roundup: Best of 2009
Program Committee Meeting
Food Charter and FoodWorks
Video Feature #13
Announcements
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Special thanks to the following FSNYC members for their contributions to this month's website and newsletter: Leslie Boden, Community Health & Sustainable Food Systems Planner; Lynn Fredericks, FamilyCook Productions; Ed Yowell, Slow Food NYC
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JANUARY OPEN NETWORKING MEETING

NYC Watershed: Ag Economic Development Update
 

The NYC Watershed provides a unique opportunity for NYC to demonstrate its interest in its local food system - as the region is also a "foodshed" where the City has for years played a constructive role in supporting sustainable agriculture while protecting the NYC water supply.  While the environmental health risks of drilling for natural gas in the Watershed have been the focus of recent official concern, the area's recent agricultural trends and farmers' needs in producing healthy food for City residents deserve the attention of sustainable food system planners and advocates.

Please join us for a timely discussion on the outlook for farmers in the NYC Watershed Region and NYC's role in agricultural economic development with FSNYCs Challey Comer, Farm to Market Manager, Watershed Agricultural Council; Larry Beckhardt, Deputy Chief, Long Term Planning, NYC Department of Environmental Protection; and Farmer Richard Giles of Lucky Dog Farm, Hamden NY, which supplies stores and restaurants in NYC.

Tuesday, January 12th
12:30-2 p.m.
Fund for the City of New York
121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor

2010 Brings Membership Status & More to FSNYC 

FSNYC is excited about 2010.  We are implementing our strategic plan, and part of that plan is to extend and engage our membership and to become financially sustainable.  To do this, we are launching a new membership system, which you can read about here.

January Food Detective: This Little Red Rabbit is Hopping 

Ed Yowell met with Red Rabbit founder Rhys Powell to learn how he developed his unique school catering service that delivers healthy food to independent and charter schools in New York City.  Powell's efforts extend from using the Wholesale Greenmarket at Hunt's Point to garden labs.  Read more about Red Rabbit here.

Roundup: Best of 2009 "Good Food Movement" Developments 
 
The Food Systems Network NYC wants to wish all of its members and friends a Happy New Year!  In thinking about the year that has just passed, we brainstormed this list of our favorite books, movies, events and policy from the past year.  You can take a peek at our list here, and then send us your own!
January Program Committee Meeting 
 
The Program Committee will meet from 2-3 p.m. on January 12th,
immediately following the Open Networking Meeting at the Fund for the City of New York.  This is an opportunity to have your say in the upcoming Network programs, so please join us!
The NYC Food Charter and FoodWorks New York 

The exciting leadership of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn has recently resulted in important efforts to promote healthy, sustainable, and locally profitable food systems.  Read more about their work here.

VideoVideo Feature: Month #13
Dirt! The Movie Trailer
 
Leslie Boden describes the message of this new movie about the invaluable resource beneath our feet. Click here to watch the movie's trailer.
EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Word of Mouth: Online Media and The Future of Food Writing Jan. 07, 2010 - 7:00pm


Benefit for the Queer Farmer Film Project
Jan. 09, 2010 - 7:00pm 

Regeneration Farming and the NYC Foodshed Discussion

Jan. 10, 2010 - 7:00pm

Jimmy's 2nd Annual Greenmarket Sausage Week Jan. 11-16, 2010

F.R.E.S.H. Update: Supermarket Attraction Seminar -- NYC Outer Boroughs
Jan. 14, 2010 - 8:30am - 10:30am

Check out the FULL Announcement and Event Listings at FSNYC's website.

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