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I'm very much looking forward to manning the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund booth at the 2026 EcoFarm Conference, Jan 21-14. The conference, as I'm sure you know, is a highlight of my year! If you're going, be sure to stop by the booth in the Exhibitor Tent and say hi.
I'm very much looking forward to manning the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund booth at the 2026 EcoFarm Conference, Jan 21-14. The conference, as I'm sure you know, is a highlight of my year! If you're going, be sure to stop by the booth in the Exhibitor Tent and say hi.
January 7, 2026 at 11:57 PM
I'm very much looking forward to manning the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund booth at the 2026 EcoFarm Conference, Jan 21-14. The conference, as I'm sure you know, is a highlight of my year! If you're going, be sure to stop by the booth in the Exhibitor Tent and say hi.
Last January, the Ecological Farming Association gave me the Steward for Social Justice Award - the Justie. I never posted it before - I don't think one touts oneself too much. I am proud of the award. And rather humbled. The social justice embedded in my work is accomplished as part of a community.
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Last January, the Ecological Farming Association gave me the Steward for Social Justice Award - the Justie. I never posted it before - I don't think one touts oneself too much. I am proud of the award. And rather humbled. The social justice embedded in my work is accomplished as part of a community.
Slow Money NorCal's Farm Fest has been re-scheduled to Nov 8. It's still at Veggielution, alas without me (I'm booked elsewhere).
Farm Fests are fun: businesses to meet - and potentially invest in, speakers, farm tours, good food and people. It's only $30; $40 for 2 tickets.
slowmoneynorcal.org
Farm Fests are fun: businesses to meet - and potentially invest in, speakers, farm tours, good food and people. It's only $30; $40 for 2 tickets.
slowmoneynorcal.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Slow Money NorCal's Farm Fest has been re-scheduled to Nov 8. It's still at Veggielution, alas without me (I'm booked elsewhere).
Farm Fests are fun: businesses to meet - and potentially invest in, speakers, farm tours, good food and people. It's only $30; $40 for 2 tickets.
slowmoneynorcal.org
Farm Fests are fun: businesses to meet - and potentially invest in, speakers, farm tours, good food and people. It's only $30; $40 for 2 tickets.
slowmoneynorcal.org
I will be joined in a workshop on home-based food businesses at the upcoming Rural Justice Summit on Nov 8 by a colleague from UC ANR and two great cottage food operators.
Friday is a Farm Tour day. Saturday we confer - and it's free. Say hi if you go.
www.farmerjustice.com/rjs2025
Friday is a Farm Tour day. Saturday we confer - and it's free. Say hi if you go.
www.farmerjustice.com/rjs2025
October 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I will be joined in a workshop on home-based food businesses at the upcoming Rural Justice Summit on Nov 8 by a colleague from UC ANR and two great cottage food operators.
Friday is a Farm Tour day. Saturday we confer - and it's free. Say hi if you go.
www.farmerjustice.com/rjs2025
Friday is a Farm Tour day. Saturday we confer - and it's free. Say hi if you go.
www.farmerjustice.com/rjs2025
Our next book for discussion at the Gilroy Library will be The Secret History of Home Economics. We'll gather on the patio on Sun, Oct 26 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM for another lively chat.
The history of Home Economics is not what you think.
Join us! -- sccl.bibliocommons.com/.../682e471e...
The history of Home Economics is not what you think.
Join us! -- sccl.bibliocommons.com/.../682e471e...
October 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Our next book for discussion at the Gilroy Library will be The Secret History of Home Economics. We'll gather on the patio on Sun, Oct 26 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM for another lively chat.
The history of Home Economics is not what you think.
Join us! -- sccl.bibliocommons.com/.../682e471e...
The history of Home Economics is not what you think.
Join us! -- sccl.bibliocommons.com/.../682e471e...
Join Transition Palo Alto & the Youth Climate Advisory Board at the Halloween Scare Faire and Costume Swap, Sun, Oct 19: bring costumes and decorations in good condition, enjoy crafts and activities for all ages, build community, learn something new, reduce waste.
Free. Info: bit.ly/scarefaire2025.
Free. Info: bit.ly/scarefaire2025.
October 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Join Transition Palo Alto & the Youth Climate Advisory Board at the Halloween Scare Faire and Costume Swap, Sun, Oct 19: bring costumes and decorations in good condition, enjoy crafts and activities for all ages, build community, learn something new, reduce waste.
Free. Info: bit.ly/scarefaire2025.
Free. Info: bit.ly/scarefaire2025.
Chef Laura Stec and I will give a talk/demo on heirloom foods at the Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto from 3-5 PM on Sep 21. We'll cover taste, nutrition, community, environment, local economy and more.
The event is free, but RSVP to make sure you get a seat.
www.moah.org/moahevents/s...
The event is free, but RSVP to make sure you get a seat.
www.moah.org/moahevents/s...
September 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Chef Laura Stec and I will give a talk/demo on heirloom foods at the Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto from 3-5 PM on Sep 21. We'll cover taste, nutrition, community, environment, local economy and more.
The event is free, but RSVP to make sure you get a seat.
www.moah.org/moahevents/s...
The event is free, but RSVP to make sure you get a seat.
www.moah.org/moahevents/s...
It's Edible Urban Forest Walk time: Sat, Jul 12, 10:00 - noon.
Join us as we walk from Johnson Park to Gamble Garden. We'll stop and talk about trees with a focus on the edible parts!
Kris Jensen, an arborist from Canopy and I will tell a variety of stories.
Register: canopy.org/event-calend...
Join us as we walk from Johnson Park to Gamble Garden. We'll stop and talk about trees with a focus on the edible parts!
Kris Jensen, an arborist from Canopy and I will tell a variety of stories.
Register: canopy.org/event-calend...
July 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
It's Edible Urban Forest Walk time: Sat, Jul 12, 10:00 - noon.
Join us as we walk from Johnson Park to Gamble Garden. We'll stop and talk about trees with a focus on the edible parts!
Kris Jensen, an arborist from Canopy and I will tell a variety of stories.
Register: canopy.org/event-calend...
Join us as we walk from Johnson Park to Gamble Garden. We'll stop and talk about trees with a focus on the edible parts!
Kris Jensen, an arborist from Canopy and I will tell a variety of stories.
Register: canopy.org/event-calend...
Bill McKibben makes an eloquent case for something that should never have to happen.
"America was born as a radical experiment in democracy, denying the right of kings and empires to rule without the consent of the governed," writes @billmckibben.bsky.social
"We now have a king, or a president attempting to be one."
"We now have a king, or a president attempting to be one."
Will Trump force America to break up?
He seems determined to try.
www.motherjones.com
June 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Bill McKibben makes an eloquent case for something that should never have to happen.
Last Sunday, Transition Palo Alto and Bay Area Social Justice Student Filmmakers held a film night at the Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto.
We showed films about social justice and the environment. 3 from people associated with Transition Palo Alto; 3 from Bay Area high school students.
We showed films about social justice and the environment. 3 from people associated with Transition Palo Alto; 3 from Bay Area high school students.
May 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Last Sunday, Transition Palo Alto and Bay Area Social Justice Student Filmmakers held a film night at the Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto.
We showed films about social justice and the environment. 3 from people associated with Transition Palo Alto; 3 from Bay Area high school students.
We showed films about social justice and the environment. 3 from people associated with Transition Palo Alto; 3 from Bay Area high school students.
Our next book group at the Gilroy Library will explore the power of the US food industry - we'll read Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry.
Read the book - the library has copies - then join us at the library on Sun, Aug 24. We always have the liveliest discussions!
Read the book - the library has copies - then join us at the library on Sun, Aug 24. We always have the liveliest discussions!
sccl.bibliocommons.com
May 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Our next book group at the Gilroy Library will explore the power of the US food industry - we'll read Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry.
Read the book - the library has copies - then join us at the library on Sun, Aug 24. We always have the liveliest discussions!
Read the book - the library has copies - then join us at the library on Sun, Aug 24. We always have the liveliest discussions!
We held our annual FTCLDF Member Meeting today. It's always great to meet with members, update them on progress we've made on various fronts - regulatory support, legislation, litigation. education - answer questions and get feedback.
It's an honor to support our staff in this. They are awesome!
It's an honor to support our staff in this. They are awesome!
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund
Protecting, defending, and broadening the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers, and their consumers.
www.farmtoconsumer.org
May 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We held our annual FTCLDF Member Meeting today. It's always great to meet with members, update them on progress we've made on various fronts - regulatory support, legislation, litigation. education - answer questions and get feedback.
It's an honor to support our staff in this. They are awesome!
It's an honor to support our staff in this. They are awesome!
Palo Alto Justice and Environment Film Festival
Sunday, May 18, 6-8 PM
Museum of American Heritage
6 short films about social justice and the environment. 3 by Transition Palo Alto folks; 3 by Bay Area high school students. Filmmakers will be there to talk about their films.
No RSVP necessary.
Sunday, May 18, 6-8 PM
Museum of American Heritage
6 short films about social justice and the environment. 3 by Transition Palo Alto folks; 3 by Bay Area high school students. Filmmakers will be there to talk about their films.
No RSVP necessary.
May 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Palo Alto Justice and Environment Film Festival
Sunday, May 18, 6-8 PM
Museum of American Heritage
6 short films about social justice and the environment. 3 by Transition Palo Alto folks; 3 by Bay Area high school students. Filmmakers will be there to talk about their films.
No RSVP necessary.
Sunday, May 18, 6-8 PM
Museum of American Heritage
6 short films about social justice and the environment. 3 by Transition Palo Alto folks; 3 by Bay Area high school students. Filmmakers will be there to talk about their films.
No RSVP necessary.
The California Cooperative Conference takes place in Davis on May 16-17.
Therese Tuttle and I will speak about Food Hub governance, focusing on co-ops at 8:15 AM on the 16th.
Co-ops are one of the best ways to ground a regional business like a Food Hub in the land and community where it operates.
Therese Tuttle and I will speak about Food Hub governance, focusing on co-ops at 8:15 AM on the 16th.
Co-ops are one of the best ways to ground a regional business like a Food Hub in the land and community where it operates.
cccd.coop
May 7, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The California Cooperative Conference takes place in Davis on May 16-17.
Therese Tuttle and I will speak about Food Hub governance, focusing on co-ops at 8:15 AM on the 16th.
Co-ops are one of the best ways to ground a regional business like a Food Hub in the land and community where it operates.
Therese Tuttle and I will speak about Food Hub governance, focusing on co-ops at 8:15 AM on the 16th.
Co-ops are one of the best ways to ground a regional business like a Food Hub in the land and community where it operates.
Tama Matsuoka Wong reminds us in Into the Weeds that 'weeds' are often nutritious and tasty. Like her, I have made the point to add them to my diet. And I too intentionally grow some in my garden.
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Sun, May 18 from 3 to 4:30 PM for what promises to be a lively time.
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Sun, May 18 from 3 to 4:30 PM for what promises to be a lively time.
Book Discussion of Into the Weeds
Join us for a lively discussion of Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager by author Tama Matsuoka Wong. After experiencing frustration with conventional gardening and all the weeding it requires...
sccl.bibliocommons.com
April 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Tama Matsuoka Wong reminds us in Into the Weeds that 'weeds' are often nutritious and tasty. Like her, I have made the point to add them to my diet. And I too intentionally grow some in my garden.
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Sun, May 18 from 3 to 4:30 PM for what promises to be a lively time.
Join us at the Gilroy Library on Sun, May 18 from 3 to 4:30 PM for what promises to be a lively time.