May 27, 2021 | Food and Farming, Youth Network
With Earth Month coming to a close, I wanted to reflect on one of my former “zero-waste” habits that I’ve tossed out the window. I used to love strolling the well-stocked aisles of Sprouts or Whole Foods, cotton produce bags in hand, ready to fill up on all the bulk bin goodies. Whether it was stocking up on dried fruit, rolled oats, or nuts, I thought I was doing the planet a favor by buying everything in bulk without packaging – that is until I met Alex Willson, a pecan farmer and expert on all-things nuts.
Apr 26, 2021 | Youth Network
One is hidden in the alley behind a used bookstore. Another is tucked in the corner of a Mexican-Korean fusion restaurant. A third is proudly displayed along the sidewalk near a local art gallery. Most are on the South Side of Chicago, some on the West Side, and a few are scattered throughout the middle.
Apr 2, 2021 | Food Justice, Youth Network
The website Uncle Sam’s Immigrant Cafe was launched in 2017 with the mission to showcase immigrant restaurateurs in pursuit of their American Dream. Volunteer writers from across the United States are asked to submit pieces telling the story of their favorite immigrant-owned restaurant. Stories are published to the website and readers are asked to patronize these restaurants.
Apr 1, 2021 | Food and Farming, Policy & Public Health, Slow Food Live, Youth Network
by Sara S. Blomquist, Slow food USA Food & Farm Policy Fellow On February 10, Slow Food USA, as the conclusion of a four-part series on Slow Meat sponsored by Niman Ranch, hosted a 75-minute panel discussion on the myriad challenges of meat and poultry production...
Mar 12, 2021 | Biodiversity, Campaigns, Youth Network
By Kelly Franson, Slow Food Youth Network USA Photos by Scott Chang-Fleeman ““It is a reminder that agriculture has the potential to exist outside of frameworks of capitalism like the commodification of seed.” – Scott Chang-Fleeman In honor of Slow Food USA’s recent...
Sep 21, 2020 | Current Events, Food Justice, Policy & Public Health, Take Action, Youth Network
Food Advocacy on Capitol Hill: Slow Food USA’s COVID-19 Work and Ongoing Food Issues Written by Sara S. Blomquist (SFYN USA Communications Team) In media portrayals of environmental advocacy, we often see handmade signs at climate change rallies and hear catchy...
