FSNYC  
Food Systems Network NYC Newsletter
November 2013
In This Issue
November: FSNYC's Food Speed Networking
Everything's on the Table Re-cap!
NYC Food Forum releases 'A Food Primer for Our New Mayor'
The Food Safety Modernization Act & Family Farmers
Learn About Lunch 4 Learning
Video: Crafting the Cider Comeback
Support FSNYC!
Events and Announcements
Join Our Mailing List
Food Justice panel at the Talking Transition tent
(see Events & Announcement for more Talking Transition events!)
FSNYC's October Open Networking Meeting

Food Systems Network NYC 

 
Brings together organizations,
professionals, and community advocates dedicated to nourishing New Yorkers and enriching the regional farm community through collaboration, education, and advocacy.

In general, FSNYC holds Open Networking Meetings once each month. In November, we're hosting Food Speed Networking at Parish Hall. Join us!
 
Hope to see you there! 
For more information, email info@foodsystemsnyc.org.

Contributors

Special thanks to the following FSNYC members and friends for their contributions to this month's website and newsletter: Valerie Burchby (Glynwood), Tove Danovich (FSNYC Communications Volunteer), Lynn Fredericks (Family Cook Productions), Ed Yowell (Slow Food NYC).  
Hard Cider Revivers! at FSNYC's October Open Networking Meeting
FSNYC's October Open Networking Meeting
FSNYC's October Open Networking Meeting
FSNYC's October Open Networking Meeting

 

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:  

Caitlin Salemi - Newsletter Coordinator 

Lynn Fredricks - Communications Committee Chair  



CONTACT US!

info@foodsystemsnyc.org 


  • Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 6:30-8:30 pm
  • Location: Parish Hall, 6109 N 3rd Street, Brooklyn, 11249
  • Features: speed networking, cash bar, and bites!
  • RSVP: click here to share your contact information with other participants!
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About the program:
Interested in meeting others who share your passion for food and interest in food systems? Want to make new contacts and learn what's going in the NYC food landscape? Know someone with a great food job? Bring yourself and a guest you think others should meet.

Please RSVP and be sure to bring your business cards!

FSNYC members attend free. $10 suggested donation for non-members.
Become a member now!
Or, donations and membership enrollment accepted at the door.

A Weekly Radio Show that asked 'What is the Recipe for the Future of Food in NYC?"

From mid-September through early November, Food Systems Network NYC and Heritage Radio Network produced a radio series cataloging the triumphs, failings, and outlook for food policy in New York City.

 

The show, Everything's on the Table, spent eight episodes focusing on various aspects of food policy - including hunger, food waste, education, citizen engagement, and more - and how they could be affected by the new Mayoral administration.

 

Tove K. Danovich recaps the series.  

Read her review and listen to all eight episodes! 

The New York City Food Forum, a gathering of food-active organizations across the city that Food Systems Network NYC is a part of, released A Food Primer for Our New Mayor, which outlines steps the next mayor can take towards ending hunger and improving health for all New Yorkers.

The Primer focuses on actions that Mayor-elect de Blasio can take in five food related areas: hunger, healthy food, school food, food economy, and food governance. To read the Primer and see the list of organizational supporters visit: http://www.nycfoodforum.org/a-primer-for-our-new-mayor.
 
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the most sweeping reform of the nation's food safety laws in more than 70 years, was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. The FDA proposed new rules that will have a huge impact on how fresh fruits and vegetables are grown and processed in the United States.  This is a very big deal for our regional family farmers and the eaters who love them!

Ed Yowell reports how the FDA's proposed rules will unfairly burden family farmers and how you can take action.

Find out more about this campaign for universal free and healthy school meals here.
Video: Crafting the Cider Comeback!

At last month's October Open Networking Meeting, FSNYC gathered with Glynwood, Slow Food NYC, and 61 Local to hear from some of New York's apple farmers and hard cider producers.

Missed the event? This video highlights some of what was discussed.

Support Food Systems Network NYC...
donate, become a member, volunteer, or join a committee today!

Please, become a member by making a tax-deductible financial contribution to help us continue our work.

Or, donate your time! Are you a new FSNYC member interested in getting more involved?  

Events & Announements

Below is a partial list of food events in and around NYC.
Visit our calendar of FSNYC and community events here.
Have an event you'd like us to post? Email nycfoodcalendar@foodsystemsnyc.org
 
Friday, Nov 15
5:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 16
11:30am-1:00pm
Sunday, Nov 17
12:00 pm
Tuesday, Nov 19
8:30 - 10:00 am
Tuesday, Nov 19
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wed, Nov 20
Albany, NY
Sunday, Nov 24
11:00am-5:00pm 
Thursday Dec 19
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Save the Date! NYChiliFest 2014 at The Chelsea Market: A Fundraiser to benefit FSNYC
Sunday, Jan 26


Check out the FULL Announcement and Event Listings at FSNYC's website.  And, we are always looking for more events and announcements, so send us yours!
   
Food Systems Network NYC 
info@foodsystemsnyc.org
(347) 746-7946

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