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Welcome to Roots of Change

Roots of Change (ROC) believes that the best way to make the food system sustainable is to connect and support the people and parts within the system that have the knowledge, roles, relationships and commitments required to successfully manage a rapid transformation. Read more...

ROC Teams Up With Musician, Jack Johnson

Roots of Change has entered a new phase in our effort to bring Californians together to create a successful food and farming system. And now we need your support to help us inspire legislators to craft future-focused state policies that provide California with abundant safe, healthy, fresh, affordable food for everyone now and in the future.

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Food And Farm Changes Afoot, Your Chance To Weigh In

There are big changes in food and farming happening at the highest levels of California government and this is your chance to weigh in with your opinions.

First a bit of background about the players - the two most powerful State government entities focused on food and farms. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) provides valuable services to Californian producers, merchants and citizens while protecting and promoting California’s agriculture. The State Board of Food and Agriculture is made up of fifteen members appointed by the Governor from California’s agricultural sector who advise the governor and CDFA’s Secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs.

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Roots of Change Network Summit

Healthy Food & Farms by 2030: Policy in Service of Innovation

Roots of Change (ROC) is excited to announce our annual event the Network Summit: Healthy Food & Farms by 2030. The October 6-8, 2010 summit will bring together California’s most creative and influential food and agricultural leaders from across the political spectrum to refine and endorse detailed planks. Check out the Summit Agenda, with more details about our opening reception, “Taste of the LA Foodshed”, confirmed speakers, panel presentations, invited politicians and much more.

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ROC Launches Policy Platform for California Food and Farm Bill