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ROC and ROC Projects in the News

ROC in print and on radio, TV, and the web.

USDA Launches Online Food Hub Resource

July 15, 2011 Roots of Change

The new online food hub resource, part of the Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) website, contains the USDA’s latest findings, funding opportunities, a list of operational food hubs, and a library of other relevant resources, articles and materials about food hub development.

A Way to Save America’s Bees: Buy Free-Range Beef

July 14, 2011 Roots of Change

As the insects that pollinate our crops disappear, a team of scientists has learned that they thrive on land grazed by cattle

First Steps to Local

July 11, 2011 Roots of Change

“What advice do you have for someone who would like to incorporate more local foods into his or her diet but isn’t sure where to begin?”

Next Generation Farmer: Ana Catal‡n

July 6, 2011 Roots of Change

Ana Catalán is applying her skills learned at the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) to run a successful organic farm. Learn more about her story.

Pilot program helps cooks develop business plan

June 20, 2011 Roots of Change

Urban Solutions, a nonprofit economic development organization, and La Cocina, a group specializing in culinary entrepreneurship for low-income communities, have teamed up to take 35 students, including McPherson, under their collective wing.

Turning the Farm Bill into the Food Bill

June 17, 2011 Roots of Change

Most people eat mainly processed food as a result of the billions of subsidy dollars diverted to industrial agriculture and the cheap food that is produced by it. The next Farm Bill is our best shot at fixing these flaws in our food system.

Research on Bee Crisis Critical for Agriculture

Roots of Change

Former Secretary of California Department of Food and Agriculture, A.G Kawamura reflects on the importance of honeybees for agriculture and pollinator research.

Pastured Eggs: What it Really Takes

Roots of Change

“It’s been really interesting because I get to educate people, and explain how much better for you the eggs are when they come from pastured hens.”

L.A. Unified removes flavored milk from menus

June 15, 2011 Roots of Change

The Los Angeles Unified School District on Tuesday, with a 5-2 vote on a new dairy contract, became by far the largest district in the country to remove flavored milk from its menus

Mi Pueblo Food Centers success story for immigrant

June 12, 2011 Roots of Change

This grocery store is bringing fresh affordable food to under-served communities. Find out how Mi Pueblo is making a difference.