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Bringing you catalytic perspectives on the food system and food movement.

Young farmers need help from the USDAÑand the next Farm Bill

December 15, 2010 Roots of Change

Improving existing programs for young and beginning farmers is essential to ensuring U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack's goal of 100,000 new farmers.

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CFBF Food & Farm News

Roots of Change

CFBF's latest news reports the start of the winter growing season, strong strawberry production

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What U.S. Municipalities Can Learn From San Francisco’s Urban Farming Movement

December 14, 2010 Roots of Change

The good news is that the guerrilla urban farming movement is taking root in San Francisco.

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Ag Must Brace for a Changing Climate

December 11, 2010 Roots of Change

Former USDA Deputy Secretary, Rich Rominger, on why the agriculture industry must adapt to climate change.

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California: The Year in Review

December 10, 2010 Roots of Change

The American Farmland Trust highlights the bright spots of California agriculture in 2010.

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Please help us save the Hollywood Farmers’ Market

December 8, 2010 Roots of Change

The Hollywood Farmers' Market urgently needs your help now to show City officials that the community wants to save the Hollywood Farmers' Market.

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Junking Junk Food

November 30, 2010 Roots of Change

Politics and dissenting public opinion complicate the transition of the American diet.

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The New Front in the Culture Wars: Food

November 27, 2010 Roots of Change

Examining the debate between processed foods and sustainable alternatives through the lens of public opinion.

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How Do You Eat Well? Share Your ‘Food Rules’

November 24, 2010 Roots of Change

Michael Pollan calls for you 'food rules'

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Empty Stream Zones & The Farming Nitrogen Runoff The Cause

November 22, 2010 Roots of Change

Far reaching effects of nitrogen fertilizer runoff

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