iEat Green Looks Forward to 2017, with an Open Heart, an Active Spirit, and a Commitment to Action! Robert Grillo, Author of ‘Farm to Fable’, Joins Bhavani on PRN

Posted on January 4, 2017

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Hi Everyone, I am not sad to see 2016 go! It was a challenging year. I lost many people I loved, including my dog. And yet, 2017 is certainly off to a weird start! We are entering scary times, where … Read More

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January 24: Groundswell Center (Ithaca, NY) Announces Developing your Farm/Food Business Course

Posted on December 6, 2016

Tuesdays, January 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 6:00-9:00 PM Ithaca, NY 14850 Fee: $150 This 5-session course is specifically for people in the early stages of developing a farm or food business. Whether you are just launching your business or have been operating a … Read More

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Cuomo Vetoed Farmers; Child Nutrition is Front Page; Slow Food and Farm Raiser Special Offer

Posted on December 6, 2016

Cuomo Decides to Veto Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit Bill Which Would Give Farmers Break Last week, Cuomo actually vetoed the NY Farm to Food Bank Bill which would have given farmers the well deserved tax break for produce they donate … Read More

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December 15: Defending SNAP and Child Nutrition @ CUNY

Posted on December 5, 2016

Urban Food Policy Forum: Defending SNAP and Child Nutrition After Election When: Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (EST) Where: CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute New York, NY Cost: FREE Part of the Urban Food Policy … Read More

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December 9: Nutrition Education Network’s Food Waste and Policy Panel

Posted on November 21, 2016

WHO: First, join a panel of policy experts for lively conversation about federal, state, and NYC food waste initiatives: Jennifer Noll Folliard MPH, RDN Director, USDA Legislation and Policy Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Julia McCarthy, JD Policy Analyst Laurie … Read More

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December 2: ‘Food For Thought’ Library Workshop

Posted on November 18, 2016

“Long Island Food: A History From Family Farms & Oysters to Craft Spirits” Food for Thought: Exploring Nutrition Information Resources @ Hospital Library Services Program (HLSP) 2nd Annual Conference This hands-on, in-person class is designed to assist librarians, public health workers, … Read More

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November 29: Webinar on Health and Regulation in the Age of Processed Food

Posted on November 16, 2016

The carrot and the stick: Health and regulation in the age of processed food Tuesday, November 29, 2016 12:00 – 1:00:00 PM EST REGISTER HERE Right now, government regulators and civil society organizations are battling with the processed food industry … Read More

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November 17: Urban Food Policy Forum: Immigrants and Food Access

Posted on November 16, 2016

Urban Food Policy Forum: Immigrants and Food Access @ CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute Join the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute and the Jaime Lucero Mexican Studies Institute at Lehman College to continue the dialogue around immigrant inclusion as we aim to … Read More

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