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FSNYC Volunteers at Pig Island
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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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Special thanks to the following FSNYC members and friends for their contributions to this month's website and newsletter: Suzanne Babb, FSNYC; Hans Bernier, Harlem Grown; Sebastian Cervantes, Baum Forum; Liza de Guia, Food Curated; Cheryl Huber, Greenmarket; Rosalin Luetum, NY Public Radio; Alice McKenney, FSNYC; Viktoriya Syrov, FSNYC; Jonathan Thompson, Dept. of Ag & Markets; Ed Yowell, FSNYC |
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Roberta's Bread at the
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Interested in food current events and policy issues? Enjoy writing?
The FSNYC Communications Committee is always seeking contributors. Join the team and add your ideas to our newsletter!
Contact us:
Viktoriya Syrov - Newsletter Editor
Lynn Fredricks - Communications Committee Chair
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Wild Mushrooms at New Amsterdam Market
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October Open Networking Meeting
Engaging in National and NYS Food Policy This month's Open Networking Meeting will provide a briefing on the status of and linkages between time sensitive food policy issues that are national and regional in scope. Organized by FSNYC's policy committee, this session will focus on hydrofracking in the Marsellus Shale region, the Farm Bill, recent flood impacts and risk mitigation for NY farmers. Learn about how you can get involved in these important issues through upcoming hearings, working groups, and related events. The discussion will be moderated by Thomas Forster, New School. Panelists will include:
Sarah Brannen, Co-chair, FSNYC Policy Subcommittee
Challey Comer, Farm to Market Manager, Watershed Agricultural Council
Mark Dunlea, Executive Director, Hunger Action Network NYS
Date: October 11, 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.
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Foraging for Answers to Food Waste
Hans Bernier and Meret Hofer take a tour with Freegan.info in this insightful piece about how one group approaches the problem of the billions of pounds of food that are wasted in this country. After the waste reclamation tour, the group prepares a family-style meal with the foraged foods at a feast the next day, embracing the sense of community around the movement. |
Food Day is October 24th
Don't miss out on all the activities and education opportunities coming to your neighborhood on October 24th. Learn about the first ever national Food Day aimed to support a healthy, affordable and sustainable food system for everyone.
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Video: Hurricane Irene Aftermath
Maple Downs Farm in Middleburgh, NY is one of hundreds of upstate farms that was impacted by floods from the August hurricane. In this moving video, Liza de Guia of Food Curated tells the story of dairy farmers David and Denise Lloyd and the destruction they have suffered in the wake of the storm.
See our resource listing to learn how you can help affected farmers.
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T hanks to Pig Island!
Over two thousand people enjoyed the pork-lover's paradise of Pig Island 2011 last month. FSNYC would like to thank Jimmy Carbone, Food Karma Projects, the chefs who traveled from far and wide, and all the guests and volunteers who made the event such an amazing success. Thank you all! And we hope to see you again next year. See our photos from the event here.
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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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