Long before the end of the year, it became clear that Congress would not pass a new farm bill in 2013. This notion was confirmed when members of both houses broke for the holidays in mid-December and left Washington, D.C., without coming … Continued
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Food Day Sheds Light on America’s Food Workers
Today, across the country, food justice advocates and organizations are celebrating Food Day. In its third year, the day serves as an opportunity for consumers to take a moment and think consciously about the food they eat and how it … Continued
New Timeline Shows Connection Between Race, Labor and the Food System
At first glance, it may not be quite clear what race and racism in the United States have to do with labor and food. But a closer look reveals that, similar to many institutions in this country, race and … Continued
Cultivating Justice, Transparency & Partnership - Coalition of Immokalee Workers Chicago Action!
Highlighting Chipotle’s refusal to commit to farmworker rights, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and allies are organizing a series of creative actions to take place during Chipotle Mexican Grill’s “Cultivate Festival” in Lincoln Park — a celebration of Chipotle’s self-proclaimed … Continued
Food + Justice = Democracy
On September 24-26, the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, IATP, will hold its Food + Justice = Democracy national meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With its long history as one of the nation’s premiere agricultural policy and research organization, ITAP … Continued
Groundbreaking Report on Food Chain Workers Released Today
Today, the Food Chain Workers Alliance released a new report, The Hands That Feed Us: Challenges and Opportunities for Workers Along the Food Chain. The report details “the state of the food chain worker,” captures the experiences of workers, and … Continued
Coming Soon: Behind the Kitchen Door & The Hands That Feed Us
We’ve heard an awful lot in the last few years about what’s happening to our food before it arrives on our plate. But little focus has been paid to what’s happening to the people who put the food on the … Continued
Giving Thanks to the Immigrants Working the Processing Plant Floors
With the Thanksgiving holiday here, I’d like to take a moment to talk about the workers who process and pack the turkeys that so many of us will consume. When I drive through the state of Iowa and all across … Continued
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Cross-Post: Fast food, fat profits
Courtesy of Al Jazeera English: Obesity in America has reached a crisis point. Two out of every three Americans are overweight, one out of every three is obese. One in three are expected to have diabetes by 2050. Minorities have been even … Continued
Don’t Bash Immigrants With Your Mouth Full
There is no one in this country who eats unless immigrant workers provide the food. From the ground to the grocer, low-wage immigrants, refugees, and other workers of color are the very backbone of the nation’s food system. There is … Continued