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SUMMARY:CAFPC Social Justice Curriculum Development Call
DESCRIPTION:CAFPC Social Justice Curriculum Development
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/cafpc-social-justice-curriculum-development-call/
LOCATION:ReadyTalk webinar\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Roots of Change":MAILTO:mail@rootsofchange.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140415T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar on AB 2385 / Coordinate Education of Legislators
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss AB 2385 Asm Phil Ting’s bill: The Market Match Nutrition Incentives Program. The bill is an opportunity to educate the Assembly Ag Committee on the priorities of the CAFPC and its serious commitment to food system change. Legislators need to know your views on this bill. In this 1-hour call Karen Bocaling from Asm Ting’s office will brief attendees on the bill and answer questions. Then the conversation will turn to a process for educating Committee members and your own legislators on your position on AB 2385. ROC will provide materials for your review and potential use. We look forward to the call. \n	Webinar (Recording\, incl. PowerPoint) \n	Webinar (PowerPoint only)                   \nAB2385 \n	Bill Language         \n	Bill Fact Sheet         \n	Support Letter (Word Doc) \n	Oppose Letter (Word Doc) \n	Ag Committee Contacts
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/webinar-on-ab-2385-coordinate-education-of-legislators/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Roots of Change":MAILTO:mail@rootsofchange.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140318T130000
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UID:1460-1395147600-1395147600@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:CAFPC Member Capacity Building Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/cafpc-member-capacity-building-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Roots of Change":MAILTO:mail@rootsofchange.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140301T090000
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UID:1464-1393664400-1393664400@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Tracking Team Begins 2014 Legislative Report Development
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/tracking-team-begins-2014-legislative-report-development/
LOCATION:Statewide\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Roots of Change":MAILTO:mail@rootsofchange.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140227T130000
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UID:1462-1393408800-1393506000@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Statewide CAFPC Meeting & 2nd Annual Capitol Day\, Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/statewide-cafpc-meeting-2nd-annual-capitol-day-sacramento/
LOCATION:Sacramento\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Roots of Change":MAILTO:mail@rootsofchange.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140108T110000
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SUMMARY:ROC Releases CAFPC 2013 Legislative Report\, State Capitol\, Sacramento\, 1/8/14
DESCRIPTION:California Food Policy Council (CAFPC) members\, Roots of Change\, and Assembly Member Roger Dickinson will host a press conference on Wednesday\, January 8\, 2014\, to release the Council’s 2013 Report on Legislation Related to Food and Farming. \nThis first-ever report highlights 2013 State legislative votes on food and farm related issues. This is the first time in California’s history that a statewide food system reform group has focused on elected officials’ prioritization of healthy food and sustainable agriculture policies. Spanish language interpreters and spokespeople will be available. \n	WHEN: 11 AM\, Wednesday\, January 8\, 2014 \n	WHERE: North steps of the State Capitol\, Sacramento\, CA \n	WHO: Assembly Member Roger Dickinson; Assembly Member Phil Ting; California Food Policy Council representatives including: Michael R. Dimock\, Roots of Change; Y. Armando Nieto\, Community Food and Justice Coalition; D’Artagnan Scorza\, Social Justice Learning Institute; Chef Brenda Ruiz\, Slow Food Sacramento; and Paul Muller\, Full Belly Farm; Craig McNamara\, President\, California Board of Food and Agriculture \n	About the California Food Policy Council: The California Food Policy Council is an organization of concerned citizens and policy experts made up of 19 groups from around the state\, including every important agricultural region. Participating in the Council are members from areas where the best solutions to California’s food and agriculture challenges emerge\, and from communities most impacted by these challenges.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/roc-releases-cafpc-2013-legislative-report-state-capitol-sacramento-1814/
LOCATION:Sacramento\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Roots of Change":MAILTO:mail@rootsofchange.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131005T115000
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SUMMARY:Hoes Down Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Hoes Down is a celebration of the end of the harvest season. After the long summer\, farmers need to kick off their boots\, kick up their heels\, dance\, and have a grand time with their family. The Hoes Down is a fundraiser for over 30 local and regional community organizations- not one penny stays on Full Belly Farm. 
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/hoes-down-harvest-festival-2/
LOCATION:Full Belly Farm in Yolo\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130927T115300
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SUMMARY:Eat Real Festival
DESCRIPTION:Eat Real combines a state fair\, a street-food festival\, and a block party to create a celebration of good food. At the Eat Real Festival\, participants learn where food comes from\, who grows and makes it\, and how they make it. Eat Real Festival attendance is 100% free of charge\, all food at the festival costs $5 and less\, and all food incorporates regionally-sourced\, fabulous\, and sustainably-produced ingredients. \nEat Real is a social venture business with an affiliated non-profit focused on promoting and teaching food craft. Eat Real’s mission is to help revitalize regional food systems\, build public awareness of and respect for the craft of making good food and to encourage the growth of American food entrepreneurs.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/eat-real-festival-2/
LOCATION:Oakland\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="EatReal":MAILTO:info@eatrealfest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130813T193000
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UID:1490-1376422200-1376422200@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:The Corporatization and Commodification of Food
DESCRIPTION:Modern agriculture has become increasingly dependent on corporate seeds\, fertilizers\, and pesticides\, while the family farm is a fading myth. Frederick Kaufman\, author of Bet The Farm: How Food Stopped Being Food\, and Wenonah Hauter\, author of Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America and executive director of Food and Water Watch\, look into the agribusiness monopolies that are determining what we eat and how much it costs.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-corporatization-and-commodification-of-food/
LOCATION:Billy Wilder Theater\, UCLA\, Los Angeles\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130629T160000
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CREATED:20141121T020521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020521Z
UID:1544-1372503600-1372521600@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Richmond CLEAN Festival
DESCRIPTION: POWERED by our dream of local clean energy\, the Richmond CLEAN Festival will be a fun-filled day of music\, games\, performances\, clean energy technology demonstrations and more! 
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/richmond-clean-festival/
LOCATION:Richmond Civic Center\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130622T200000
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CREATED:20141121T020444Z
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UID:1435-1371913200-1371931200@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Slow Money Farm Fest
DESCRIPTION:Slow Money Northern California celebrates another Farm Fest at Sunol Ag Park in Sunol\, East Bay. 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!
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/slow-money-farm-fest-2/
LOCATION:Sunol Ag Park\, 505 Paloma Way\, Sunol\, CA 94586\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130623T184500
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CREATED:20141121T020503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020503Z
UID:1495-1371837600-1372013100@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Hack//Meat: Reimagine the Future of Meat
DESCRIPTION:Food+Tech Connect\, in partnership with the GRACE Communications Foundation and Applegate\, is bringing together technologists\, entrepreneurs\, creatives\, policy experts\, non-profit leaders and industry executives to develop technologies and tools that help create a better future for meat. \nOver the course of the weekend\, teams will work with design-thinking facilitators and industry “steakholders” to rapidly prototype innovative solutions to the way meat is produced\, processed\, distributed\, sold and consumed.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/hackmeat-reimagine-the-future-of-meat/
LOCATION:Palo Alto\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130620T123000
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CREATED:20141121T020439Z
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UID:1417-1371542400-1371731400@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference
DESCRIPTION:The California Department of Public Health\, California Department of Education\, the University of California\, Berkeley\, Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Center for Weight and Health\, The California Endowment\, and Kaiser Permanente are pleased to announce the 2013 Childhood Obesity Conference scheduled for June 18-20\, at the Long Beach Convention Center\, California. Now in its 7th year\, the 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 2013. The Conference will showcase the latest research\, evidence-based best practices\, and policy/environmental change strategies.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/biennial-childhood-obesity-conference/
LOCATION:Long Beach\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130612T180000
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CREATED:20141121T020457Z
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UID:1477-1371060000-1371067200@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Fracking in California: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:What will happen to the food supply if our farmland is fracked? \nPanelists\n	Mark Nechodom\, Director of the California Department of Conservation\n	Kassie Siegel\, Director of Climate Law Institute at the Center for Biological Diversity\n	Jim Leap\, organic farmer\, former farm manager at the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems\, and member of Aromas Cares for the Environment. \nModerator: freelance journalist Twilight Greenaway\, former food editor a tGrist.org\n	\n	Please join us after the panel for a reception and resource fair. Enjoy farmers market refreshments sponsored by CUESA and Bi-Rite Market\, and connect with organizations working to educate the public about the risks associated with fracking\, including Food and Water Watch\, 350 SF\, Environmental Working Group\, Center for Biological Diversity\, and Global Exchange.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/food-farms-and-fracking-in-california-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Port Commission Hearing Room\, Ferry Building\, San Francisco\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130409T170000
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CREATED:20141121T020436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020436Z
UID:1407-1365498000-1365526800@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:How do we sustainably feed 8 billion people by 2025?
DESCRIPTION:On April 9\, 2013\, producers\, geo-politicists\, ethicists\, economists\, humanists and others will address the challenges of protecting our natural resource base (water\, soil\, air\, plants and animals) upon which our food depends\, the risks we face if we do not\, and potential solutions for California and the world. We invite you to view these discussions via webcast.  \n\n	Join the Conversation\n	#food2025 \n\n	Click here to register for webcast. c
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/how-do-we-sustainably-feed-8-billion-people-by-2025/
LOCATION:Live Webcast\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130310T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130312T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020440Z
UID:1420-1362898800-1363091400@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/
LOCATION:Fresno\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The California Small Farm Conference":MAILTO:jroth@californiafarmconference.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130305T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020503Z
UID:1496-1362299400-1362475800@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference draws anti-hunger and anti-poverty advocates; federal\, state and local government officials; child advocates; representatives of food banks and food rescue organizations; and nutrition and anti-obesity groups\, for three days of training\, networking and Capitol Hill advocacy.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-national-anti-hunger-policy-conference/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020446Z
UID:1440-1361613600-1361637000@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Second Annual Childhood Obesity Bay Area Conference
DESCRIPTION:Slow Food San Francisco invites you to join for its second annual Childhood Obesity Bay Area Conference on February 23rd\, 2013 at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. The goal of this year’s conference is to gain fresh insights on the various factors contributing to childhood obesity\, and to learn about the many exciting solutions already underway to address it. \n\n	The conference will take place on February 23\, 2013 at the Commonwealth Club at 595 Market Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, from 10 am – 4:30 pm. Tickets are $100\, with discounted teacher and student tickets available.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/second-annual-childhood-obesity-bay-area-conference/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130221T183000
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CREATED:20141121T020518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020518Z
UID:1535-1361433600-1361471400@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Farming for the Future: California Climate & Agriculture Summit
DESCRIPTION:Farming for the Future:\n	California Climate & Agriculture Summit\n\n	February 21\, 2013  •  8:00am — 6:30pm\n	UC Davis Conference Center\n\n	Space is limited. Register now at http://bit.ly/UFE7DP\n\n	The Summit includes presentations\, a poster session\, wine & cheese reception and an optional farm tour\n	on Feb. 20th. It brings together farmers and ranchers\, agency staff\, farm advisors\, policymakers and advocates concerned with climate change challenges and opportunities for California agriculture.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/farming-for-the-future-california-climate-agriculture-summit/
LOCATION:Davis\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020508Z
UID:1508-1358971200-1359216000@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:33rd Annual EcoFarm Conference
DESCRIPTION:More info to come….
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/33rd-annual-ecofarm-conference/
LOCATION:Pacific Grove\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020435Z
UID:1405-1354525200-1354726800@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The Western SARE Administrative Council is organizing this conference in response to the participants in our Subregional Conferences listing gaps and barriers in agriculture infrastructure as a high need to be addressed in our region for continued economic viability in the 21st Century. \n\n	December 3 – 5\, 2012\n	Embassy Suites\, Airport\n	7900 NE 82nd Avenue\n	Portland\, Oregon \n\n	Confirmed Keynote Speakers and Panelists: \n\n\n		Fred Kirschenmann\, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture\n\n		Ken Meter\, Crossroads Resource Center\n\n		Karl Kupers\, Shepherd's Grain\n\n		Theresa Marquez\, Organic Valley\n\n		Gail Feenstra\, UC SAREP\n\n		Steve Balling\, Del Monte\n\n		Stacy Davies\, Country Natural Beef\n\n		Lisa Sedlar\, New Seasons Market
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/strengthening-agricultureos-infrastructure-conference/
LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Western SARE":MAILTO:stacie.wsare@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020454Z
UID:1465-1352797200-1353085200@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Quivira Coalition Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:11TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN 2012!\n	November 14-16\, Albuquerque\, New Mexico\n	How to Feed Nine Billion People From the Ground Up:\n	Soil\, Seeds\, Water\, Plants\, Livestock\, Forests\, Organics\, and People\n	Global human population is projected to reach nine billion by 2050\, which means food production will need to expand by 70% to keep up. Fulfilling this demand will place unprecedented pressure on ecosystems\, including the planet's grasslands\, especially as competition grows for scarce natural resources. How to meet this daunting challenge while ensuring the health of land\, water\, wildlife and people will be one of the great tasks of the 21st century. In this conference\, we will explore a variety of innovative practices that are already successfully intensifying food production while preserving\, maintaining\, and restoring the natural world. Speakers will share their hands-on experience and ideas for feeding all life – from the ground up. \n\n	For more information on speakers\, registration and questions please click on the link below.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/quivira-coalition-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020442Z
UID:1429-1351845000-1351873800@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:2012 Russian River Watershed Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Russian River Watershed Symposium is the only local conference focused on watershed management\, agriculture\, and restoration science for the Russian River Watershed. \n\n	The symposium will bring together landowners\, agricultural producers\, local agencies\, non-profits\, students\, and scientists for shared insight on the diverse challenges of our watershed.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/2012-russian-river-watershed-symposium/
LOCATION:Cloverdale\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sotoyome Resource Conservation District":MAILTO:rrsymposium@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020447Z
UID:1445-1351792800-1351800000@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability\, Sustenance and Social Change: Anna Lapp
DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, best-selling author Anna Lappé – respected for her work on food politics\, sustainability\, and social change – has travelled the world meeting with farmers\, scientists and citizen activists who are creating alternatives to industrial agriculture.  Join the San Francisco Waldorf School for an informative evening with Anna as she debunks myths about sustainable food and farming\, discusses the crisis of industrial agriculture (including genetically modified organisms\, GMOs) and shares the story of solutions – local\, state and national policies as well as community-based efforts that are fostering sustainable and fair food systems across the country.   \n\n	Anna's talk will be followed by the screening of short documentary and animated films called Food MythBusters: The Real Story About What We Eat. \n\n	Sustainability\, Sustenance and Social Change: \n	How Sustainable Food and Farming Can Nourish the World and Transform Community \n\n	Thursday\, November 1st\, 2012\n	6:00 pm reception with sustainable food and agricultural co-sponsoring organizations\n	7:00 pm Lecture and Q&A\, book signing to follow \n\n	Please click on the link below to RSVP
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/sustainability-sustenance-and-social-change-anna-lappz-lecture-and-qa/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Waldorf School":MAILTO:hslectures@sfwaldorf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T155600
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T155600
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020512Z
UID:1520-1351094160-1351094160@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Food Day 2012
DESCRIPTION:Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement toward more healthy\, affordable\, and sustainable food. Food Day\, created by CSPI\, is powered by a diverse coalition of food movement leaders\, organizations\, and people from all walks of life. Food Day takes place annually on October 24 to address issues as varied as health and nutrition\, hunger\, agricultural policy\, animal welfare\, and farm worker justice
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/food-day-2012/
LOCATION:California\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CSPI":MAILTO:aschlosburg@cspinet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020447Z
UID:1443-1351067400-1351103400@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference at UCLA Anderson School of Management\n\n		Wednesday\, October 24\, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n			Los Angeles\, CA\n\n			The Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference will highlight and focus on the economic opportunities as well as the environmental and societal benefits of embracing\, developing and investing in sustainable agriculture practices\, technologies and startup companies.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/seedstock-sustainable-agriculture-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020435Z
UID:1404-1350498600-1350504000@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Labeling Genetically Engineered Food
DESCRIPTION:Join a timely and highly relevant conversation between Michael Dimock\, President of Roots of Change\, and Peggy Duvette\, Executive Director of WiserEarth\, about Proposition 37\, a Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Initiative\, which is on the November 6\, 2012 ballot in California as an initiated state statute. \n\n	DATE: Wednesday Oct 17th 6:30pm – 8pm \n\n	LOCATION: TBA (San Francisco) \n\n	Free of charge.  RSVP \n\n	Snacks and drink will be served \n\n	If Proposition 37 is approved by voters\, it will: \n\n\n		Require labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers if the food is made from plants or animals with genetic material changed in specified ways.\n\n		Prohibit labeling or advertising such food as "natural."\n\n		Exempt from this requirement foods that are "certified organic; unintentionally produced with genetically engineered material; made from animals fed or injected with genetically engineered material but not genetically engineered themselves; processed with or containing only small amounts of genetically engineered ingredients; administered for treatment of medical conditions; sold for immediate consumption such as in a restaurant; or alcoholic beverages."\n\n\n	Participants are invited to share their thoughts on the topic and ideas on how to insure the passage of Proposition 37.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/labeling-genetically-engineered-food/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121015T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020441Z
UID:1426-1350307800-1350315000@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Food and Wine Production: CA
DESCRIPTION:The hearing\, titled Sustainable Food and Wine Production: California’s Future\, will study the impact of state regulations on the sustainable production of local food and wine\, a large and growing sector of California’s economy.  \n\n	The hearing will consist of three panel discussions with legislators\, invited stakeholders andpolicymakers discussing the impacts of state law and regulations on the sustainable production of food and wine.  A public comment period will also be provided towards the end of the hearing. \n\n\n\n\n				WHEN:\n\n				Monday\, October 15th\, 2012 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n				WHERE:\n\n				Santa Rosa City Hall\, Council Chambers\, 100 Santa Rosa Ave\, Santa Rosa\, CA
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/sustainable-food-and-wine-production-caos-future/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="State Senator Noreen Evans":MAILTO:Teresa.Schilling@sen.ca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020436Z
UID:1408-1350057600-1350235800@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:2012 NorCal Permaculture Convergence: Building Bioregional Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:The Northern California Permaculture Convergence (formerly the Bay Area Regional Permaculture Convergence) is an annual event which brings together permaculture designers\, sustainability enthusiasts\, and communities in Northern California\, the West Coast\, and beyond for a weekend of intensive focus on a common goal: to design sustainable habitats\, in accordance with nature\, for humans\, plants\, animals\, our greater bioregion\, and the Earth at large. \n\n	Friday\, October 12\, 2012 at 4:00 PM – Sunday\, October 14\, 2012 at 5:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n		Castro Valley\, CA
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/2012-norcal-permaculture-convergence-building-bioregional-resiliency/
LOCATION:Castro Valley\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161105
CREATED:20141121T020437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020437Z
UID:1412-1349521200-1349564400@www.rootsofchange.org
SUMMARY:Hoes Down Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Hoes Down is a celebration of the end of the harvest season. After the long summer\, farmers need to kick off their boots\, kick up their heels\, dance\, and have a grand time with their family. The Hoes Down is a fundraiser for over 30 local and regional community organizations.
URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/hoes-down-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Guinda\, CA (Yolo County)\, United States
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