Put more fresh food on the dinner table for poor families
June 19, 2015 Michael R. DimockDespite California’s agricultural bounty, many rural and urban communities lack access to healthy foods, with millions relying on CalFresh for basic needs. Likewise, despite a thriving food movement and bustling […]
Read MoreFood Sovereignty & The Food Movement
May 20, 2015 Michael R. DimockHow do we make change in the food movement? Clearly we can adjust our buying and eating habits. We can tell our friends, neighbors and colleagues about the importance of […]
Read MoreYour voice makes a difference: ENACT 2015
May 13, 2015 Michael R. DimockYour voice matters in policymaking, but you can’t be heard unless you speak up! We invite you to join others who are asking the state Legislature to create a statewide […]
Read MoreFood movement has a role in tackling drought and climate change
April 9, 2015 Michael R. DimockThe drought is terrifying farmers and ranchers. Now is the moment for the food movement to support agriculture and help it move to a new and better place. You cannot […]
Read MoreFood Movement Gains Ground Despite Resistance
March 12, 2015 Michael R. DimockThere are many signs that the food movement is having its intended impact AND we have much more to do to achieve a healthy, equitable and resilient food system. You […]
Read MoreAssembly Budget Sub-Committee #1 Testimony by Justin Rausa
February 25, 2015 Michael R. DimockOn February 25, 2015, ROC’s policy director, Justin Rausa, delivered to the California Assembly Health & Human Services Budget Subcommittee, a request for authorization of $5 million annually to fund […]
Read MoreThe Real Politics of Food: The Nation Awakens
November 16, 2014 Michael R. DimockAs we head into the Thanksgiving season, the continuing momentum of the food movement across the nation is clearly visible. And for that I am grateful. I believe that 2014 […]
Read MoreCommencement Address by Michael R. Dimock to the Silicon Valley Health Corps at The Forge at the University of Santa Clara
August 23, 2014 Michael R. DimockHello! I want to say to all assembled that I am thrilled to join you in honoring these 21 graduates of the Silicon Valley Health Corps. I have read each […]
Read MoreAB 2385 – Update
May 27, 2014 Michael R. DimockWe are disappointed to report that the Assembly Appropriations held AB 2385 (Market Match Incentive Program) in committee last Friday, the 23rd, effectively killing the bill for the 2013-14 session. […]
Read MoreBittman piece sparks a clash of opinion and that is a good thing!
May 14, 2014 Michael R. DimockMark Bittman’s May 6, 2014, column, “Leave ‘Organic’ Out of It” has sparked a vigorous debate among food movement members across the nation. ROC has been called out by many […]
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