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SUMMARY:The FeelGood Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The FeelGood Speakers Series Presents… \n\n	Michael Dimock \n\n	President\, Roots of Change \n\n	"Food\, Farm and the Future of Community" \n\n	California\, our nation\, and world are locked in a deep struggle over the future of agriculture and food. We all have a role to play in the effort to resolve these fundamental challenges. This struggle will determine the quality of food\, farms and community in the 21st Century. Michael R. Dimock\, President of Root of Change\, will offer his perspectives and lessons learned over twenty years of work to reform agriculture and food systems\, including the crucial role of women\, the lessons of nature and evolution\, and how California is a lynchpin in the food revolution underway. \n\n	Event is FREE. Register today!
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-feelgood-speaker-series/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110710T090000
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SUMMARY:Agroecology Shortcourse
DESCRIPTION:The shortcourse aims to bring the attending participants together to mobilize the transformation of the California food system\, and to inspire and learn from similar models of change around the world.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/agroecology-shortcourse/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110710T133000
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SUMMARY:Eating with Reverence Food for the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Come for a culinary weekend retreat that feeds your body\, mind\, and soul! \n\n\n		Bring heightened awareness to shopping\, preparing\, and eating\n\n		Explore age-old ingredients and cooking methods\n\n		Transform notions about “good” and “bad” foods\n\n		Co-create lunch during an inspiring and informative cooking class\n\n		Realize eating as a deeply meaningful\, symbolic act\n\n		Cultivate a spirit of harmony within your kitchen\, dining room\, and self\n\n		Connect with the essence of food and its ability to nourish and nurture\n\n		Receive recipes for at-home use
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/eating-with-reverence-food-for-the-soul/
LOCATION:Petaluma\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Oran Hesterman's Fair Food
DESCRIPTION:Roots of Change is excited to celebrate the launch of Oran Hesterman’s new book\, Fair Food: Growing a Healthy Sustainable Food System for All. This book is an enlightening and inspiring guide to changing not only what we eat\, but also how food is grown\, packaged\, delivered\, and sold. \n\n	Join Savory Thymes as they host this book launch and small personal gathering. \n\n	 \n\n	  \n\n	RSVP: Betsy@phasefourmedia.com
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/book-launch-oran-hestermans-fair-food/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110701T170000
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SUMMARY:6th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference is the nation’s largest\, most influential collaboration of professionals dedicated to combating pediatric obesity. Nearly 2\,000 attendees from across the country are expected to attend in 2011.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/6th-biennial-childhood-obesity-conference/
LOCATION:San Diego\, California\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110627T190000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Oran Hesterman's Fair Food- Mill Valley
DESCRIPTION:Roots of Change is excited to celebrate the launch of Oran Hesterman’s new book\, Fair Food: Growing a Healthy Sustainable Food System for All. This book is an enlightening and inspiring guide to changing not only what we eat\, but also how food is grown\, packaged\, delivered\, and sold. \n\n	Join Savory Thymes as they host this book launch and small personal gathering. \n\n	 \n\n	RSVP: LBaker@fairfoodnetwork.org
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/book-launch-oran-hestermans-fair-food-mill-valley/
LOCATION:Mill Valley\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110626T170000
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SUMMARY:Fair Food booksigning with Oran Hesterman
DESCRIPTION:Fair Food booksigning with Oran Hesterman\n\n	Sunday\, June 26\, 2011\n\n	5:00 p.m.\n\n	Books Inc.\n\n	1760 Fourth Street\, Berkeley\n\n	http://www.booksinc.net/event/oran-hesterman-berkeley
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/fair-food-booksigning-with-oran-hesterman/
LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110618T203000
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CREATED:20141121T020508Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:4th Annual\n	Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee \n\n	Saturday\, June 18\, 2011\n	5:-00-8:30PM\n	5790 North Indiola Ave. Clovis\, CA \n\n	Adults: $5 – Kids under 12: Free
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/organic-stone-fruit-jubilee/
LOCATION:Clovis\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110617T190000
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SUMMARY:Slide Ranch Special Screening: A Greater Mission
DESCRIPTION:A Greater Mission tells the tale of a generation of warriors who are coming home and gravitating to organic farming.  These vets signed up to serve their country and in the case of Iraq ended up fighting a war for oil. They know in deep personal ways the true costs of our fossil-fueled industrial system and the vial links between energy\, food and national security. \n\n	Friday\, June 17\, Thoreau Center for Sustainability \n\n	Presidio of San Francisco \n\n	Thoreau Center Directions
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/slide-ranch-special-screening-a-greater-mission/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110614T120000
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SUMMARY:Crops\, Cattle and Carbon
DESCRIPTION:Crops\, Cattle and Carbon \n\n	Cynthia Cory\, Director of Environmental Affairs\, California Farm Bureau Federation\n	Paul Martin\, Director of Environmental Services\, Western United Dairymen\n	Jeanne Merrill\, California Climate Action Network\n	Karen Ross\, Secretary\, California Department of Food and Agriculture \n\n	After watching climate policies from the sidelines with a wary eye\, the agricultural industry now wants to join the party. Food is increasingly recognized as a big part of the greenhouse gas equation. Advocates see opportunities for emission reductions. Do farmers\, ranchers and dairymen see opportunities for revenues or regulatory headaches? How is California starting to work food into the carbon framework with transportation\, electricity and other sectors of the economy? Can agricultural waste be a source of energy? Join us for a conversation about the nexus of energy and food production in the era of global change.\n	 \n	Location: SF Club Office\n	Time: 11:30 a.m. check-in\, noon  program\n	Cost: $20 standard\, $12 members\, $7 students (with valid ID)
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/crops-cattle-and-carbon/
LOCATION:595 Market Street\, San Francisco\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020507Z
UID:1505-1307469600-1307476800@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Fair Food: Growing a Healthy\, Sustainable Food System for All
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/fair-food-growing-a-healthy-sustainable-food-system-for-all/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110602T210000
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UID:1497-1307037600-1307048400@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Food Foward Pilot Reception and Screening
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about what the Food Forward team and food rebels across the country are doing to transform the American foodscape. Food Foward will be in the Berkeley area in early June and encourage you to attend a pilot screening of this documentary TV series.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/food-foward-pilot-reception-and-screening/
LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110525T141100
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110527T141100
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020507Z
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UID:1506-1306332660-1306505460@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:2011 Symposium on Food Systems & Public Health
DESCRIPTION:The 2011 Symposium on Food Systems & Public Health will compare the food production systems and health impacts of the Sea Food and Agricultural industries – from the bountiful fisheries in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Southern Gulf Coast\, to the fertile fields of Monterey County’s historic Salinas Valley made famous by our celebrated local author\, John Steinbeck.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/2011-symposium-on-food-systems-public-health/
LOCATION:Monterey\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020511Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Farm Fresh Feast
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Farm Fresh Feast at Russ Lester's Dixon Ridge Farm\, Saturday\, May 21\, 2011
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/2nd-annual-farm-fresh-feast/
LOCATION:Winters\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110519T220000
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CREATED:20141121T020500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020500Z
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SUMMARY:In Search of Good Food Screening
DESCRIPTION:In Search of Good Food attempts to answer the question: Does a sustainable food system actually exist? This film will make you think beyond "voting with your fork" to the real challenges and opportunities that exist.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/in-search-of-good-food-screening/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110517T160400
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020517Z
UID:1534-1305622800-1305648240@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Hunger Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Each May\, hundreds of anti-hunger advocates from all over the state meet in Sacramento to educate their legislators about hunger and support anti-hunger legislation. Low-income advocates\, soup kitchen volunteers\, nutritionists\, food bank supporters and others concerned about the 3.1 million Californians experiencing hunger travel by bus\, car and airplane once each year to participate in this important event.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/hunger-action-day/
LOCATION:Sacramento\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020502Z
UID:1494-1304161200-1304179200@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Fresno Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Fresno Earth Day 2011 \n\n	Saturday\, April 30\, 11am – 4pm \n	2672 E Alluvial Ave.\, Clovis\, CA 93611 \n	free and open to the public • Have fun and learn to go green!
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/fresno-earth-day/
LOCATION:Clovis\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020439Z
UID:1418-1302958800-1302973200@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Food & Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Rev up your taste buds for an exceptional celebration at the 5th Annual Earth Day Food & Wine Festival on April 16\, 2011. Indulge in unlimited samples of seasonally based dishes\, taste from over 150 Central Coast wines\, kick up your heels to live music\, and visit with farmers who nurture a healthy environment.  Held at Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery in Templeton\, California\, the event is conveniently located on California’s scenic Central Coast.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/earth-day-food-wine-festival/
LOCATION:Templeton\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Central Coast Vineyard Team":MAILTO:kyle@vineyardteam.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020516Z
UID:1530-1302944400-1302973200@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:From Safe Strawberries to Safe Schools: An Action Forum on Pesticide Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:From classrooms to the fields\, we need to promote safe alternatives to dangerous pesticides. This exciting day will bring together community members\, activists and health professionals to make plans to ban methyl iodide\, promote Safe Strawberries and keep our children safe from pesticides at school.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/from-safe-strawberries-to-safe-schools-an-action-forum-on-pesticide-alternatives/
LOCATION:Salinas\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020435Z
UID:1403-1302942600-1302967800@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at the World Affairs Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This year\, over 700 middle and high school students from 23 schools throughout the Bay Area have been researching and identifying problems related to this year’s theme\, “Food: Feeding the Planet Sustainably in the 21st Century”.  On Saturday\, April 16th\, over 300 of those students will come to San Francisco State University to share what they have learned with peers\, parents and community members. \n\n	World Savvy invites individuals from the community to serve as judges\, proctors\, and general volunteers on Challenge Day.  Anyone who has an appreciation for international affairs and education is welcome; no prior knowledge of the theme is required.  Come support Bay Area Youth as they explore global issues including hunger\, nutrition\, sustainable agriculture\, the environmental impact of our food system\, trade and much more! \n\n	Interested in volunteering?  Fill out the volunteer registration form here: http://bit.ly/h6pEwJ
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/volunteer-at-the-world-affairs-challenge/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="World Savvy":MAILTO:taylor@worldsavvy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020510Z
UID:1514-1302805800-1302813000@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:NYC: Leading Food Thinkers to Discuss High Costs of Industrial Animal Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:New York City—Eating Liberally and Kitchen Table Talks will host a panel of distinguished participants to discuss the perils of our current industrial meat production system and what the future may hold for changing it. What's The Matter With Mass-Produced Meat? will take place at New York University on April 14\, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. \n	Joining us in conversation will be: \n	Daniel Imhoff\, author of CAFO: The Tragedy of Industrial Animal Factories;\n	Michael Moss\, New York Times investigative reporter whose exposé on E. coli-tainted industrial beef\, "The Burger That Shattered Her Life\," won a Pulitzer Prize;\n	Dr. Marion Nestle\, NYU nutrition professor who served on the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production\, and author of Food Politics and What to Eat among other books; and\n	Paula Crossfield\, managing editor of CivilEats.com\, moderator \n	The discussion will take place at Fales Library at New York University\, 70 Washington Square So\, Third Floor from 6:30-8:30 p.m. \n	Please RSVP: rsvp@library.nyu.edu or call 212.992.7050. This event is free and open to the public\, but please be mindful when you reserve a space as seating is limited. Books will be available for sale and there will be a signing following the event. Sustainable food and refreshments will be provided by Northern Spy.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/nyc-leading-food-thinkers-to-discuss-high-costs-of-industrial-animal-agriculture/
LOCATION:New York\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020448Z
UID:1446-1302256800-1302264000@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:USDA Forum Jobs\, Economic Development\, and Sustainable Communities
DESCRIPTION:USDA Rural Development and Roots of Change invite you to an open forum discussing economic development issues in your county. \n	This forum will focus on activities and initiatives that have resulted from USDA Rural Development’s Jobs\, Economic Development and Sustainable Communities report. This\n	report was compiled based on input provided by community leaders\, citizens\, business owners and organizations from throughout rural California.\n	Join us to discuss the findings and opportunities identified in the report as well as any new suggestions. \n\n	Forum Agenda\n	Report on accomplishments toward recommendations in the report\n	Ask if there are issues and/or recommendations that need to be added/changed/prioritized\n	Solicit individuals and/or groups to champion action items in the report \n	Click here for a  copy of USDA Rural Development’s report. \n\n	Event Location\n\n	Port Commission Hearing Room\n	One Ferry Building\, 2nd Floor\n	San Francisco\, CA
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/usda-forum-jobs-economic-development-and-sustainable-communities/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110406T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020458Z
UID:1479-1302115500-1302121800@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Kitchen Table Talks: Spotlight on Strawberries
DESCRIPTION:Join Kitchen Table Talks on Wednesday\, April 6\, at Viracocha in San Francisco\, for the next installment of Kitchen Table Talks. We’ll gather to discuss this important issue and some of the many related and critical issues facing agriculture in California.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/kitchen-table-talks-spotlight-on-strawberries/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kitchen Table Talks ":MAILTO:info@kitchentabletalks.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020519Z
UID:1539-1301562000-1301587200@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Climate & Agriculture Summit Impacts & Innovations
DESCRIPTION:California agriculture is uniquely vulnerable to the expected impacts of climate change that will alter water availability\, pest and disease pressures\, weather patterns\, and more. Innovations in research\, technical expertise and on-farm practices are needed to support farmers and ranchers in adapting to the coming changes. \n\n	This Summit will explore some of the latest developments in science and practices in the field that show promise for both reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture and for sequestering carbon.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/climate-agriculture-summit-impacts-innovations/
LOCATION:Davis\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110324T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020500Z
UID:1487-1300991400-1300991400@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Networking and Mapping for a just and sustainable food system
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 24th as we work to connect players in the food movement and actively break down silos in the food sector by examining and populating several maps of sustainable food systems \n\n	Facilitated by Joseph McIntyre  of \n\n	Ag Innovations Network  \n\n	along with Leadership from: \n\n	Roots of Change \n\n	Green for All\n\n	Movement Strategy Center\n\n	S.A.G.E.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/networking-and-mapping-for-a-just-and-sustainable-food-system/
LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020512Z
UID:1519-1300906800-1300906800@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Symphony of the Soil
DESCRIPTION:A free showing of Symphony of the Soil\, a work in progress from The Future of Food director Deborah Koons Garcia\, is set for Wednesday\, March 23\, at California State University\, Fresno. \n\n	The new film is a look at the “origins\, nature and current scientific understanding of this precious resource that all life depends upon\,” according to publicity material.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/symphony-of-the-soil/
LOCATION:Fresno\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110307T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020438Z
UID:1416-1299519000-1299519000@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:American Wasteland
DESCRIPTION:Join the Commonwealth Club as they discuss the life cycle of our food – from farm to table – and the opportunity for more efficient production and distribution.  \n\n	Featured Speakers: \n\n	Jonathan Bloom\, Author\, American Wasteland\n	Michael Dimock\, President\, Roots of Change\n	A.G. Kawamura\, Former Secretary\, California Department of Food and Agriculture
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/american-wasteland/
LOCATION:SF Club Office\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110308T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020517Z
UID:1532-1299402000-1299574800@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.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/california-small-farm-conference-3/
LOCATION:San Jose\, CA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110304T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020504Z
UID:1500-1299142800-1299229200@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:The On-Farm Integrated Water Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:During this two day conference\, you will discuss and explore the management practices needed to deliver more "crop per drop".
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-on-farm-integrated-water-management-conference/
LOCATION:San Jose\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110221T124600
DTSTAMP:20260403T133355
CREATED:20141121T020441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020441Z
UID:1424-1298192400-1298292360@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:2-day workshop presented by the Sustainable Commercial Urban Farm Incubator (SCUFI)
DESCRIPTION:A team of workshop trainers will help you… \n\n\n		Learn how the SPIN farming system and SCUFI program can help you build your own high-income urban farm.\n\n		Hear how the SCUFI program can help you with training\, financing\, and securing land to launch your own urban farm business.\n\n		Meet people at the forefront of the growing sustainable commercial urban farm field\, share ideas\, gain knowledge\, pool resources and form alliances to build your own profitable urban farm.\n\n\n	Saturday: Indoor lectures and demonstrations\n	Sunday: Outdoor hands-on field exercises \n	Early registration: $200.  After January 31: $250.\n	Snacks\, beverages & lunch included
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/2-day-workshop-presented-by-the-sustainable-commercial-urban-farm-incubator-scufi/
LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
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