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Food Systems Network NYC is a volunteer- run, member-driven organization. We can't do our work without your help.
Become a FSNYC member today!
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Food Systems Network NYC
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Brings together organizations,
professionals, and community advocates dedicated to nourishing New Yorkers and enriching the regional farm community through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
FSNYC holds Open Networking Meetings the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, email info@foodsystemsnyc.org
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Blueberry Picking
Paupack Blueberry Farm
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| Contributors |
Special thanks to the following FSNYC members and friends for their contributions to this month's website and newsletter: Hans Bernier, Harlem Grown; Leslie Boden, FSNYC; Jimmy Carbone, Pig Island; Sebastian Cervantes; City-As-School; Michael Crupain, The Dairy Show; Lea Kone, NOFA-NY; Viktoriya Syrov, FSNYC; Adriana Velez, Brooklyn Food Coalition; Ed Yowell, FSNYC. |
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Interested in food issues and policy? Like to write?
The FSNYC Communications Committee is always seeking contributors. Join our team and contribute to the newsletter!
vsyrov@foodsystemsnyc.org
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August Open Networking Meeting
The Landscape of Food Policy Councils: Past, Present, Future
The August Open Networking Meeting will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the achievements and potentials of food policy councils around the United States, as well as the work of the NYS Food Policy Council. Learn about the USDA Hunger Free Communities Grant, which is helping support the creation of a food policy council in New York City.
The discussion will be moderated by Mark Dunlea, Executive Director of Hunger Action Network NYS. Panelists will include:
Joann Shanley, Director, Hunger Free Community Consortium
Susan Roberts, JD, MS, RD, Consultant, Iowa Dietetic Association
Cheryl Simons, Coordinator, Detroit Food Policy Council
Date: August 9, 2011
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Fund for the City of New York, Main Conference Room
121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10013-1590
The Fund is located on the west side of Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) between Broome Street and Watts Street.
Suggested donation: $5 for non-members, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Avoid the fee by joining now!
Visit: http://foodsystemsnyc.org/joinnow
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Farm Bill 1.06
In the August installment of the Farm Bill Series, Michael Crupain focuses on Food Stamps, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Read about the important Title of the Farm Bill with the largest budget, the history of the program, and learn about what may be on the horizon in the next Farm Bill.
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The People's Potluck at Taller Boricua Gallery
This summer, a series of artist-led dinner dialogues was held with community leaders around the city with the goal to encourage discussion of the various social issues facing contemporary society. Read about the experience from Hans Bernier, who participated in the July People's Potluck, which was focused on issues of food access. |
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Dekalb Market and Farm Opens in Brooklyn
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A new market grows in Brooklyn this summer. The Downtown area celebrated the opening of the unique Dekalb Market, with food and retail vendors housed in shipping containers, on July 23. The market hosts an incubator urban farm on site, which will be used by community groups for educational purposes as well as growing food for people in need. Check out this photo tour of the new space, and then head on over this weekend to enjoy the full extent of what Dekalb Market has to offer.
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 Video: Urban Farm at the Battery
Ground was broken on the Battery Park Urban Farm this spring. Located in Downtown Manhattan, the one-acre farms serves as an outdoor classroom for several schools in the area. Watch this video created by students from City-As-School to document the growth of the farm and see what they learned about growing food in the city.
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New Apps Connect Farms, Retail, and Eaters
Adriana Velez describes the emerging technologies that are helping bring traceability to the food supply. Use these handy new tools to learn more about where your food comes from, who grows it, and even where to find the best Locavore Restaurant in your city for the September Locavore Challenge.
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Challenge Yourself to be a Locavore this September
Here is your chance to show support for regional agriculture and do something interesting to celebrate the season. NOFA-NY is hosting the 2nd Annual Locavore Challenge and FSNYC is partnering on the initiative. We are daring you to participate in the free challenge and see how many of the fun activities you can complete. Try out something new like foraging, or host a locavore book club. You can commit to take a Bite-Sized, Meal-Sized, or even a Feast-Sized Challenge, and encourage all your friends to register with you!
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The Return of Pig Island on September 10
Pig Island II will return to Governors Island this September. The  huge outdoor cooking event features meat from New York State Farms and the creations of 20 top NYC chefs. Accompanied by great craft beers, local wines, cooking demonstrations, fun giveaways, and entertainment for the whole family, this event is not to be missed. Bring your friends and enjoy the summer wind-down with some delicious food for a great cause.
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EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check out the FULL Announcements and Events Calendar on FSNYC's website. We are always looking for more events and announcements, so send us yours!
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