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Food, Agriculture & Regeneration

  • Learn more about Regenerative Organic Certified food and what it means for the environment.
  • Support farmer’s markets & local food. Use USDA directory + Local Food Source map to locate local farmers markets. Did you know that food in the U.S. travels an average of 1,500 miles to get to your plate? All this shipping uses fossil fuels and other natural resources, and generates GHG emissions. (CUESA)
  • Support organizations in calling political representatives to rein in the “Big Meat monopoly.” (Source)
  • Join Clean Water For All Coalition to engage and mobilize Americans from coast to coast advocate for commonsense protections for, and equitable access to, clean water.
  • Local food movements do not necessarily mean equitable food systems. Learn from A Growing Culture what actually needs to be done to change the food system.
  • Understand how climate change affects fish/aquatic systems, ocean acidification and global food security, and why freshwater ecosystems are considered among the most threatened on the planet.
  • Listen to episode #275 en clase. La página de Teachers for Future Spain tiene una gran variedad de contenido e incluso la posibilidad de formar parte de su #276 of the Green Dreamer podcast to learn more about decentralizing power in agriculture and regenerative agriculture legislation (Find more episodes here).
  • Promote suburban agriculture in your community! This resource provides insight on creating suburban farms. 
  • Learn about regenerative agriculture and why it’s the next big thing. Escucha to Mari Stuart, founder of Project Grounded for the lowdown.
  • Help reduce food waste while also feeding those in need by working with organizations like The FarmLink Project who connect farmers with food banks. Transportation costs are covered in order to deliver fresh food to communities in need.
  • Read about “Five Indigenous Farming Practices Enhancing Food Security” and connect with organizations mentioned in the piece. Follow the guidance of BIPOC farmer/gardeners here, too.