Hi Everybody,

It’s been a long time since I visited my friends at the Kashi Ashram in Sebastian, Florida, and I am so thrilled to see some of the new projects they have taken up! The biggest change is the permanent-culture scene that is going on. About 4 years ago, Terry Meer joined the staff at Kashi, and he has transformed the property into a permaculture, regenerative haven, filled with fruit trees, vegetables, solar dehydrator, and an eco-village (where even the toilet is compostable) where young  people can come do a living learning exchange program. It was quite impressive to see the change, and I am so happy to be able to share this little piece of heaven on earth with you.

My guest this week on the Progressive Radio Network is Qiana Mickie, the Executive Director of Just Food, a food justice nonprofit based in New York City that galvanizes small-scale farmers, producers, and community members throughout the region. Just Food aims to shift the power, health, and wealth of historically marginalized and under resourced communities by building a more sovereign and healthy food system rooted in racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. Qiana earned her Food Hub Management Certificate from the University of Vermont and her B.S. in Marketing from Hampton University. She serves on the Organizational Council of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and is an active CSA member of Rock Steady Farm & Flowers. Qiana also serves on the boards of The Point CDC and the South Bronx Farmers Market.

In addition to her food system and advocacy experience, Qiana has also worked with municipal leaders across the country to help them find unique ways to improve the financial livelihood of their residents. She worked as the Cities for Financial Empowerment Coalition (CFE) Consultant for three years and served as the Paid Sick Leave Consultant during the initial public outreach phase of the Law in 2014. Both consultancies were with the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. Please join me on Thursday as we discuss the projects and campaigns that Just Food is working on now.

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With love and gratitude,

Bhavani