What Five Days in the South of Our Nation Brought to Mind
May 18, 2026 Roots of ChangeAmerica is blessed with immense beauty and diversity of people, climate, and richly endowed lands. I experienced some of the best of it recently in Georgia and Kentucky where food […]
Read MoreBridging Regional Food Systems and Healthcare to Build Nutrition Security and Community Resilience
April 15, 2026 Roots of ChangeIn recent years, communities across the U.S. have faced a relentless series of disruptions that have tested lives, livelihoods, and the systems people depend on every day. In 2025, Los […]
Read MoreRoots of Change Statement on the House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Proposal
February 19, 2026 Roots of ChangeRoots of Change is deeply concerned about the House Agriculture Committee’s proposed Farm Bill text, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 released last week and […]
Read MoreA New Year, a Clear Message: EAT REAL FOOD
January 14, 2026 Roots of ChangeAs we begin a new year, many of us follow the age-old tradition of making resolutions, often with a commitment to make choices that improve our own health. Last week […]
Read MoreAnnual Report on Roots of Change Impacts
December 17, 2025 Roots of ChangeDear friends and allies, This year, I offer my annual update on Roots of Change from NYC, where I am completing the manuscript of a book I have long labored […]
Read MoreHere Is What We Must Do Now
June 17, 2025 Roots of Changeby Michael R. Dimock When the pandemic hit, President Trump and Congress designated food chain workers from field to table as “essential workers” because despite legal status they ensure people […]
Read MoreIt’s A Perilous Moment: What is to be Done?
February 17, 2025 Michael R. DimockI worry for our nation and the movement to fix the food system. What will an administration that favors big corporations, ignores the separation of powers and shows no empathy […]
Read MoreClimate-Smart Agriculture & Food System Investments Secured in Climate Bond
July 12, 2024 Roots of ChangeAfter months of intense climate bond negotiations, on July 3, the legislature passed – with bipartisan support – the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond […]
Read MoreWhy I am Optimistic About Our Future
August 23, 2023 Michael R. DimockAs I look back over the last 30 years of the good food movement I am convinced that I have seen more advances or victories since 2019 than in all […]
Read MoreRobert Rivas Sworn in as the 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly: Championing Agricultural Climate Resilience and Justice
June 30, 2023 Roots of ChangeGuest blog by Jamie Fanous, Policy Director, Community Alliance with Family Farmers Today Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) will be sworn in as the 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly. First […]
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