New story on Civil Eats today: "To strip agroecology of its politics means that they don’t have to account for their politics.”--Eric Holt-Gimenez @TNInstitute Friends of the Earth International Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) civileats.com/2021/04/20/is-…

AHHH only 8 more hours left of the Kelp Forest Challenge Grant! The more backers I receive by 5pm (PST) tonight, the greater the share of the $5000 grand prize I get to receive! Even $10 can go a long way!

"People who want to 'grow for their communities' are being priced out, Rippon-Butler says, in favor of farm managers who answer to distant investors seeking profit above all." From Holly, Land Campaign Director/author of #YoungFarmers Land Policy Report youngfarmers.org/land/

It’s pride month. I grew up with two moms. This tweet is to remind everyone that gay and lesbian couples can have children without needing to sleep with a man or woman!! The most asked question I get to this day is “Soooo we’re your dad and mom ever like together??”

Interested in advancing equitable farmland access opportunities in the Northeast? Register for this free training opportunity co-hosted by NEFOC Land Trust & Agrarian Trust. July 12th, 26th, & August 9th, do register even if you can't attend all sessions agrariantrust.org/agrariancommon…

Really great visualization/primer on the extent of corporate consolidation in our food system, and why it matters for people & the planet. Visioning an alternative system built on de-consolidation of land & resources is necessary to build social and equitable food systems.

#ClimateAnxiety is affecting all of us, especially farmers, as they witness disasters ruin their crops and their wells go dry. Civil Eats Read more about it here: bit.ly/3E4AuRw

Come hang with us on December 4 and learn about this project— we’re super excited to help something grow and bloom that our whole community can use and appreciate!

Really excited to be part of this project and collaboration to expand mutual aid networks and community farming in West Sacramento! Send farm name ideas to NorCal Resist @norcalresist.bsky.social and consider donating to NorCal Resist @norcalresist.bsky.social this #GivingTuesday

We had such a great kick-off today! Sharing some pictures of volunteers (over 70!) getting compost spread, and cover crops planted. Another work day soon!

BREAKING: UC agrees to recognize SRU-UAW in its entirety! This historic victory was brought about by the tireless efforts of thousands of SRs who organized to win a union & a direct response to our massive Strike Authorization Vote. Now let’s win a strong contract for all SRs!

Our View: Pandemic shows need for strong local food systems buff.ly/3qcZDFL

Pleased to announce the results of the community vote on our urban farm name! Seeds of Solidarity is the winner! We’d love to hear about what kinds of seeds you want us to order for spring planting 🌱🌱🌱🌱

Register for the next workday at the Seeds of Solidarity urban farm! Tinyurl.com/sosplanting220 and let’s get these seeds in the ground! 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

We have joined forces with MOFGA to launch a PFAS Emergency Relief Fund to support any Maine farm dealing with potential PFAS contamination. Learn More: mainefarmlandtrust.org/farm-viability…

No plans for the weekend? Come get some fresh air with us at the Seeds of Solidarity Urban Farm! RSVP at tinyurl.com/April10SOS

Had a good day at the farm yesterday! Join us for our next Seeds of Solidarity farm work day on May 8. 🌱🌱🌱

The 1 acre Seeds of Solidarity farm is on a larger plot of land run by IRC Sacramento— they provide plots of refugees, who can grow food for themselves, or for market. They sell food at the New Roots Farmstand every Saturday 11am-3pm. And they do EBT match!

[screaming] FIFTY THOUSAND ACADEMIC WORKERS are going on STRIKE. It’s such a big deal omg QUICK! Go to FairUCNow.org to find a way to support them #FairUCNow

I can't even with the people whose response to UC postdocs earning a living wage is to complain that they can't afford them anymore. That our field is dependent on exploitative labor practices is not their problem.