California Mayors Newsom and Dellums Challenge Nation’s Cities on Food and Farming
July 14, 2009 Michael R. DimockIn Oakland, California this past week, the political momentum seemed to clearly and perhaps irrevocably shift to formation of a sustainable food system for the nation. Hailing from three western […]
Read MoreOpening Remarks: Developing Sustainable Foodsheds to Improve Food Access and Nutrition
July 9, 2009 Michael R. DimockGood morning everyone. My name is Michael Dimock. I am President of Roots of Change and one of your co-hosts for the next two days. It is a great pleasure […]
Read MoreThe Future of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
June 16, 2009 Michael R. DimockWritten Testimony for the California Senate, Food and Agriculture Committee, Regarding the Budget and Future of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Presented by Michael R. Dimock, President, Roots […]
Read MoreSan Francisco Urban-Rural Roundtable 3/31
March 31, 2009 Michael R. DimockThese are Michael's opening remarks to the San Francisco Urban-Rural Roundtable , a collaboration of urban and rural leaders charged with forming a market development and food access plan for […]
Read MoreAg Vision Process for California – Phase 2
March 27, 2009 Michael R. DimockHere, in brief, is my perspective on the beginning of Phase II in the CA Ag Vision process, which commenced this past Tuesday night and lasted through Wednesday evening at […]
Read MorePlacerGROWN Food and Farm Conference
February 14, 2009 Michael R. DimockOn Feb. 7, I had the opportunity to give the keynote address at the PlacerGROWN Food and Farm Conference. My thanks to Rich Peterson, Roger Ingram and the Board of […]
Read MoreMichael’s Thanksgiving Day Blog
November 20, 2008 Michael R. DimockToday is Thanksgiving Day. It is a very important day in our culture. It emerges from fact and has become mythologized and sanctified by time and official acts. My favorite […]
Read MoreCalifornia and the Future of Food, Wine and Community
November 17, 2008 Michael R. DimockI recently had the opportunity to give the keynote presentation to the 4th Annual Sustainable Ag Expo in Monterey California, November 12, 2008, entitled "California and the Future of Food, […]
Read MoreMichael R. Dimock’s Opening Remarks San Francisco Urban-Rural Roundtable
October 22, 2008 Michael R. DimockThank you Ed, we appreciate you and American Land Trust for taking point on this incredible gathering. I too want to welcome the Mayor, the Secretary and all of you […]
Read MoreGiving Thanks, an American Tradition
October 1, 2008 Michael R. DimockWhat do the Pilgrims, George Washington, Sarah J. Hale, and Abraham Lincoln all have in common? Hint: they liked heritage breed turkeys. Yes, they all contributed to the formation of […]
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