BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Roots of Change - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Roots of Change X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Roots of Change REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20100314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20101107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20110313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20111106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20120311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20121104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120420T104000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120422T104000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020440Z UID:1422-1334918400-1335091200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:6th Annual Earth Day Food and Wine Festival DESCRIPTION:The 6th annual Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is a weekend celebration held in the Central Coast. \n\n Over 200 purveyors of sustainably produced foods and wine will be on hand for a truly unique event: growers\, vintners\, and chefs coming together to serve out-of-this-world pairings of award-winning wines with one-of-a-kind dishes made with locally-sourced fruits\, vegetables\, meats\, cheeses\, olive oils\, chocolates\, and more. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/6th-annual-earth-day-food-and-wine-festival/ LOCATION:Templeton\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Templeton Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kyle@vineyardteam.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120419T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020507Z UID:1507-1334826000-1334856600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Rangeland Soils workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Coast Rangelands Coalition for a day of exploring rangeland soils through the rancher and ranch advisor’s eyes.  The always fascinating mix of researchers\, agency personnel\, educators\, conservationists\, ranchers\, consultants\, and conservation lands managers will convene at the Work Ranch in southern Monterey County for a day of learning and discussion focusing especially on rangeland soils.  \n\n **$20 registration ‘at the door’ – helps cover costs** \n\n Reservations required\, deadline March 28.  To reserve a spot\, see: \n\n http://www.elkhornsloughctp.org/training/show_train_detail.php?TRAIN_ID=Ce8E8EM URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/rangeland-soils-workshop/ LOCATION:San Miguel\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120405T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020437Z UID:1410-1333650600-1333657800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:The U.S. Farm Bill: What DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Farm Bill is the single most important piece of legislation determining what Americans eat. Join the Horace Albright Lecture for a panel discussion on what’s at stake in the upcoming U.S. Farm Bill with: \n\n\n Michael Pollan\n\n John S. and James L. Knight Professor of Journalism and Director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism\, UC Berkeley\n\n Karen Ross\n\n Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture\n\n Ken Cook\n\n President and Co-Founder of the Environmental Working Group\n\n Patricia Crawford\n\n Director of the Atkins Center for Weight and Health and Adjunct Professor\, College of Natural Resources\, UC Berkeley\n\n Gordon Rausser (moderator)\n\n Robert Gordon Sproul Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics\, College of Natural Resources\, UC Berkeley\n\n\n This is a free\, public event. Seating is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Free tickets are available at the Wheeler Auditorium Box Office at 5 p.m. on the day of the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-u-s-farm-bill-whatos-at-stake/ LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020517Z UID:1533-1333533600-1334845800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:An Appetite for Equity: Ensuring Access to Healthy Foods DESCRIPTION:With diabetes rates on the rise\, and over half of adults and teens in the state either overweight or obese\, increasing the availability of healthy foods can greatly improve the health of our communities. California Pan-Ethnic Health Network’s spring convening series\, An Appetite for Equity: Ensuring Access to Healthy Foods\, will focus on best practices and advocacy strategies to increase access to healthy foods in our schools\, workplaces\, and neighborhoods. \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n April 4\, 2012 – San Diego\, Sherman Heights Community Center\, 2258 Island Avenue\, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm\n\n\n\n April 5\, 2012 – Los Angeles\, The California Endowment\, 1000 North Alameda Street\, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm\n\n\n\n April 11\, 2012 – Fresno\, UC Center\, 550 East Shaw Avenue\, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm\n\n\n\n April 19\, 2012 – Oakland\, The California Endowment\, 1111 Broadway\, 7th Floor\, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/an-appetite-for-equity-ensuring-access-to-healthy-foods/ LOCATION:Multiple locations\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120322T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020456Z UID:1474-1332441000-1332450000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Farm Bill lecture and book signing with Dan Imhoff and Ken Cook DESCRIPTION:Join Dan Imhoff\, author of Food Fight and Ken Cook\, President of Environmental Working Group at the Dominican University in San Rafael to discuss how we can turn the 2012 farm bill into a healthy food bill. \n\n What: Farm bill lecture and book signing with Dan Imhoff and Ken Cook\n When: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Thursday\, March 22\, 2012\n Where: Dominican University\n Angelico Hall\n 50 Acacia Avenue\n San Rafael\, CA URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/farm-bill-lecture-and-book-signing-with-dan-imhoff-and-ken-cook/ LOCATION:San Rafael\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Marin Organic":MAILTO:anna@marinorganic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120321T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120321T134700 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020516Z UID:1527-1332325800-1332337620@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:California Ag Day DESCRIPTION:CALIFORNIA AG DAY: WEDNESDAY\, MARCH 21\, 2012\n On the West Side of the State Capitol\n Sacramento\, California URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/california-ag-day/ LOCATION:Sacramento\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020504Z UID:1501-1331798400-1332003600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:The Good Food Financing Conference DESCRIPTION:The Good Food Financing Conference brings together national and regional leaders in farming\, food production\, and finance to create channels for small farms and food businesses to access capital to finance growth. This day helps attendees gain new insights and inspiration from successful farm and food entrepreneurs and learn strategies to grow their businesses. It includes a Financing Fair that encourages investment in farms\, food processing\, and distribution businesses by connecting businesses with potential funders\, investors\, and bankers. \n\n Goodfoodfestivals.com/chicago/ URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-good-food-financing-conference/ LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120304T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120306T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020517Z UID:1531-1330844400-1331037000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:California Small Farm Conference DESCRIPTION:The California Small Farm Conference is the state's premier gathering of small farmers\, agricultural students\, farmers’ market managers and others involved in the small farm industry. The three day educational conference includes day-long short courses and on-farm tours; focused workshops; engaging keynote addresses and numerous networking opportunities. Everything you need to plan a Big Future. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/california-small-farm-conference-2/ LOCATION:Santa Clarita\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120225T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120225T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020444Z UID:1433-1330182000-1330203600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Slow Money Farm Fest DESCRIPTION:Join Slow Money Northern California’s Farm Fest at Tara Firma Farms in Petaluma on February 25!  Learn more about how to support sustainable food systems\, meet the Slow Money movers\, and have lots of fun networking with entrepreneurs\, investors and our local community! \n\n Tara Firma Farms\n 3796 I Street\n Petaluma\, CA 94952 \n\n Sign up now – space is limited! \n\n For more informaton visit: http://slowmoneynocal.org/ URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/slow-money-farm-fest/ LOCATION:Petaluma\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120212T110800 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120212T110800 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020500Z UID:1486-1329044880-1329044880@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Film screening: "In Organic We Trust" DESCRIPTION:IN ORGANIC WE TRUST looks beyond organic for practical solutions for me and you. Local farmer's markets\, school gardens\, and urban farms are revolutionizing the way we eat. Change is happening from the soil up. Get involved. Eat different. \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n When: \n\n Sunday\, Feb. 12\, 2:45 p.m.\, reception 4-6 p.m.\n\n Thursday\, Feb. 23\, 7:15 p.m.\, reception 9-11 p.m.\n\n  \n\n Where: \n\n Roxie Theater\n\n 3117 16th St.\n\n San Francisco\, CA 94103\n\n  \n\n Cost: $11\n\n  \n\n More info: \n\n http://www.bit.ly/sfindie_info\n\n http://www.inorganicwetrust.org\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n   URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/film-screening-in-organic-we-trust/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020437Z UID:1413-1328641200-1328646600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Golden States of Grace: Prayers of the Disinherited - A Photodocumentary by Rick Nahmias DESCRIPTION:Diversity\, Community\, and the Margins of American Society\n\n Thursday\, February 2\, 7 – 8:30 p.m.\, FREE\n\n In conjunction with Golden States of Grace: Prayers of the Disinherited\, social documentarian Rick Nahmias presents examples of his work\, offering unique images and insights into communities found on the margins. He will speak about the creative journey assembling the works\, the common human denominators of food and faith explored in them\, as well as what those labeled "the other" have to teach us about ourselves. \n\n Rick Nahmias' photography\, text\, and multimedia exhibitions have been presented at over four dozen museums\, universities\, and cultural centers across North America. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/golden-states-of-grace-prayers-of-the-disinherited-a-photodocumentary-by-rick-nahmias/ LOCATION:Santa Clara\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020446Z UID:1441-1328360400-1328374800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:The Golden Glass DESCRIPTION:Golden Glass is the annual fundraiser for Slow Food San Francisco. Proceeds will benefit key Slow Food San Francisco initiatives\, including the School Gardens Initiative and Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste program. \n\n Celebrate the efforts of over 100 wine producers who strive to protect\, nurture\, and revive the indigenous and classic varieties of their regions. Slow Food will select the wineries based on their philosophy and their respect for the environment in collaboration with local wine importers. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-golden-glass/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120204T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020454Z UID:1467-1328342400-1328369400@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:PlacerGROWN Food and Farm Conference DESCRIPTION:Each February\, PlacerGROWN and the UC Davis Extension co-host an annual Food and Farm Conference – an exciting day of food\, fun and workshops on food\, farming\, agriculture and local sustainability! \n\n The Conference typically features 25-30 workshops\, with lunch prepared by the Lincoln Future Farmers of America (FFA)\, and a trade show. The opportunity to meet and network with other farmers/ranchers and related agricultural organizations is as valuable as the educational content! URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/placergrown-food-and-farm-conference/ LOCATION:Lincoln\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="PlacerGROWN and the UC Davis Extension":MAILTO:rsingram@ucdavis.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120204T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020515Z UID:1526-1328295600-1328376600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Labor Across the Food System DESCRIPTION:FOOD SYSTEM WORKERS are often a glaring absence in discussions of the contemporary global food system\, even though they are employed in some of the most labor-intensive industries within the entire economy\, among them agricultural field work\, food processing\, food distribution\, and restaurants of all kinds. The new food localism privileges questions of “where food comes from” over “how” and “who” questions about the conditions under which food is grown\, shipped\, processed\, cooked\, served\, and sold. Labor Across the Food System will advance research and advocacy by bringing key scholars and advocates to Santa Cruz for discussions of the critical role of labor and social justice in remaking the global food system. \n\n   \n\n Conference\n\n Saturday\, February 4\, 2012\, 8:30am-5:30pm\n Humanities Lecture Hall\, UCSC \n\n   \n\n Labor Across the Food System\, organized and sponsored by the Center for Labor Studies in collaboration with the UCSC Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) and the Food First Institute for Food and Development Policy. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/labor-across-the-food-system/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Labor Studies":MAILTO:sritchie@ucsc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020437Z UID:1411-1328086800-1328374800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:EcoFarm Conference 2012 DESCRIPTION:The EcoFarm Conference meets every year to create\, maintain\, and promote healthy\, safe\, and just food farming systems. With over 1\,500 attendees\, the three days yield myriad opportunities for networking with colleagues\, discovering the newest ecological agricultural development and techniques\, and building skills for us as individuals and together as a community. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/ecofarm-conference-2012/ LOCATION:Asilomar\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120131T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120131T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020520Z UID:1542-1328029200-1328036400@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Launch Party Real Rural: Stories from the Other California DESCRIPTION:  \n\n Roots of Change and the Bill Lane Center for the American West are proud to announce the launch of journalist and photographer Lisa Hamilton's innovative multimedia project "Real Rural" — bringing California's rural life to the state's urban public. The portraits\, along with surprising\, provocative quotes from the subjects\, will be featured on BART trains throughout the Bay Area beginning January 30\, 2012\, and on an interactive web site. We invite you to join us Tuesday\, January 31\, 2012 to preview her project\, meet Lisa Hamilton and hear her talk about the project. \n\n   \n\n Real Rural: Stories from the Rest of California\n Celebration of Project Launch\n Tuesday\, January 31\, 2012\n 5:00 – 7:00 pm \n California Historical Society\n 678 Mission Street\, San Francisco\n Free\, Open to the Public \n\n   \n\n \n Space is limited\, please RSVP to rsvp@calhist.org or 415.357.1848 ext. 229 \n   \n\n \n We hope you'll join us for an exciting evening filled with captivating images and stories. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/launch-party-real-rural-stories-from-the-other-california/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120118T050000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020522Z UID:1548-1326790800-1326862800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Foods Summit DESCRIPTION:The food industry is under growing pressure to reduce its environmental and social impacts\, however what practical methods are successful and what role do eco-labels play? How can sustainable ingredients contribute to the ecological / social footprint? What are the gamut of sustainable packaging options available to food and beverage companies? What are the best-practices in the industry? The next edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit aims to address such issues in a high-level forum. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/sustainable-foods-summit/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN=" Organic Monitor ":MAILTO:info@sustainablefoodssummit.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111215T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020458Z UID:1480-1323973800-1323981000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Kitchen Table Talks: In Solidarity with the Occupy Movement DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, December 15\, 2011 please join the next Kitchen Table Talks in San Francisco for a thought provoking and stimulating exploration of the context\, implications\, actions\, and promise of Occupy for the food movement. \n\n When: Thursday\, December 15\, 2011; 6:30-8:30 p.m. \n\n Food and drink at 6:30 pm; Discussion at 7:00 p.m. \n\n Where: Women’s Building\, 3543 18th St. (between Valencia and Guerrero Streets)\, San Francisco \n\n Tickets: $10\, available at Brown Paper Tickets\n A limited number of sliding scale tickets will be available on a first come\, first serve basis at 7:00 p.m. on the night of the event. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/kitchen-table-talks-in-solidarity-with-the-occupy-movement/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kitchen Table Talks ":MAILTO:info@kitchentabletalks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111201T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020522Z UID:1547-1322730000-1322730000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Farm to Fork Series DESCRIPTION:Ag Innovations hosts Agriculture in Santa Barbara County: The Farm to Fork Series. A series meant to inform and educate local residents about food and farming practices in the county\, looking at agriculture from the production\, processing\, distribution\, and consumer perspectives\, among others. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/farm-to-fork-series/ LOCATION:Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020441Z UID:1425-1322677800-1322686800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:The Speakers Corner : The Politics of Food DESCRIPTION:What are the political forces shaping the food system? Join two of Northern California's dynamic food activists\, Michael Dimock and Dan Imhoff\, for a wide-ranging discussion on topics such as the future of animal agriculture\, the Farm Bill\, the local food and Occupy movements. From veggie prescriptions to the fight to end animal factories to the ins and outs of artesinal food production this is sure to be a stimulating conversation and an excellent kickoff to Summerfield's lecture series. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-speakers-corner-the-politics-of-food/ LOCATION:Santa Rosa\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Summerfield Waldfield":MAILTO:cyndi@summerfieldwaldorf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020455Z UID:1469-1321205400-1321212600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:OxFam Hunger Banquet DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 13\, 2011\, the San Francisco Bay Area Oxfam Action Corps will host a\n Hunger Banquet and screening of the documentary Africa’s Last Famine at the David Brower\n Center in Downtown Berkeley. \n\n WHEN: Sunday\, November 13\, 2011\, 5:30-7:30pm\n WHERE: The David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Ste 280\, Berkeley\, CA 94704\n Tamalpais Room (2nd floor)\n RSVP: oxfam.sf@gmail.com.\n FOOD PROVIDED BY: Stella Nona Catering\, Gather Restaurant and Cancun Taqueria \n\n The Hunger Banquet allows participants to experience the inequalities in our world\, the disproportion of food\, wealth and resources and how our decisions affect others. Guests draw a ticket at random that assign them to either a high\, middle\, or low-income tier\, based on the statistics about the number of people living in poverty in the world. Each income level has a corresponding story and meal (of differing portions). URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/oxfam-hunger-banquet/ LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020445Z UID:1437-1320775200-1320784200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Educate\, Advocate\, Celebrate! DESCRIPTION:Grazing in the Grass: \n\n Creating a Sustainable Food System \n\n through Pastured Livestock & Poultry \n\n   \n\n Join Slow Food South Bay for an eaters' event celebrating pastured livestock and poultry and learn some simple actions you can take to create a healthy and sustainable food system. Guest speakers Michael Dimock\, president of Roots of Change\, and Dan Imhoff\, editor of CAFO\, the Tragedy of Industrial Animal Factories\, will discuss industrial food fallacies\, facts about the importance of biodiversity and show you how to vote with your fork for healthy food. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/educate-advocate-celebrate/ LOCATION:Menlo Park\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020454Z UID:1466-1320742800-1320944400@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:10th New Agrarian Conference by Quivira Coalition DESCRIPTION:This year's Agrarian Conference speakers will feature well-known authors\, experts\, and practitioners\, with 80% being diverse\, young agrarian leaders working hard to successfully meet the challenges of the 21st century. Come be inspired and take their knowledge and excitement home with you. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/10th-new-agrarian-conference-by-quivira-coalition/ LOCATION:New Mexico\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111108T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020515Z UID:1525-1320397200-1320742800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC) Conference DESCRIPTION:Join over 700 of your colleagues for the nation's primary food systems networking and educational event. The conference includes four days of inspiring presentations\, scintillating workshops\, fantastic networking opportunities\, delectable local eats\, and fun field trips around the Bay. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/15th-annual-community-food-security-coalition-cfsc-conference/ LOCATION:Oakland\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111030T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111030T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020459Z UID:1482-1319981400-1319992200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Just Food Summit DESCRIPTION:Please join for the first ever Silicon Valley Just Food Summit. Learn what can be done at the local level to increase access to healthy food and improve job quality for workers in all parts of the food system. Get information and take a step toward creating food justice. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/silicon-valley-just-food-summit/ LOCATION:San Jose\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111016T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020520Z UID:1541-1318582800-1318759200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:2011 Bioneers Conference DESCRIPTION:The Bioneers Conference is a leading-edge forum presenting breakthrough solutions for people and planet. Join us on October 14-16\, 2011 for the annual conference. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/2011-bioneers-conference/ LOCATION:San Rafael\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020444Z UID:1434-1318413600-1318698000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Slow Money 3rd National Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Slow Money at historic Ft. Mason for what promises to be a special few days on San Francisco Bay – from thought leadership to entrepreneurship\, from global vision to local food and music\, from deal-doing to relationship building. Be a part of this emerging community that wants to know where our food comes from\, where our money goes and what steps we can all take together to bring money back down to earth. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/slow-money-3rd-national-gathering/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111001T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020447Z UID:1444-1317463200-1317463200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:SOL Food Festival DESCRIPTION:Sol Food Festival is a one day community created festival to raise awareness of the Sustainable\, Organic\, and Local food systems of Santa Barbara County. Enjoy enjoy local food\, wine\, and beer. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/sol-food-festival/ LOCATION:Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="SB Food Bank ":MAILTO:info@solfoodfestival.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020510Z UID:1513-1316782800-1316970000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Eat Real Festival: Oakland DESCRIPTION:From September 23-25th\, Eat Real is transforming Jack London Square into one epic food festival. \n\n The Eat Real Festival celebrates all things tasty\, fresh\, and handmade with a focus on street food\, local wines\, handcrafted beers\, and traditional food craft – all featuring sustainable\, local ingredients. And no dish or drink costs more than $5. \n\n\n\n\n Friday\n\n 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.\n\n\n\n Saturday \n\n 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.\n\n\n\n Sunday\n\n 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n Free entry. All transactions cash only. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/eat-real-festival-oakland/ LOCATION:Oakland\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="EatReal":MAILTO:info@eatrealfest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110914T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110918T050000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145849 CREATED:20141121T020506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020506Z UID:1502-1315989000-1316322000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Good Food Festival and Conference DESCRIPTION:Santa Monica Farmers Market celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the very first Southern California Good Food Festival & Conference. This unprecedented multi-day event will focus on regional and national issues integral to building a local and sustainable food system while supporting the needs of California family farmers. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/good-food-festival-and-conference/ LOCATION:Santa Monica\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR