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Episode 62: Changing NYC’s Food System

Episode 62: Changing NYC’s Food System

FromThe Farm Report


Episode 62: Changing NYC’s Food System

FromThe Farm Report

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Dec 9, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Heather Hyman is back from Miami, and her and Erin Fairbanks explore ways that we can change NYCs Food System on this episode of The Farm Report. They are joined by Gabrielle Blavatsky, a graduate student at NYU Wagners Graduate School of Public Service. Gabby also works with councilwomen Christine Quinn, and FoodWorks - Quinns 59 point system to change the way New Yorkers eat. Together, they discuss what issues we face in this state and what we can do to address these issues. Tune in and learn some interesting facts about food production in The Big Apple and get inspired to make change! This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons. For more information visit www.surryfarms.com
Released:
Dec 9, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Farm Report is a show about the people, processes, and policies that shape how food is produced today. From the latest agricultural innovations to the day-to-day challenges of running a viable business growing vegetables and grazing cattle, host Lisa Elaine Held engages in conversations with farmers and farmworkers and the people who work alongside them—like chefs, researchers, activists, and investors. Expect from-the-field insights paired with real-world context as guests explore how producing fresh, delicious food relates to environmental and community sustainability, equality and justice, politics and policy, and better health.