Food Movement Gains Ground Despite Resistance
March 12, 2015 Michael R. DimockThere are many signs that the food movement is having its intended impact AND we have much more to do to achieve a healthy, equitable and resilient food system. You […]
Read MoreAssembly Budget Sub-Committee #1 Testimony by Justin Rausa
February 25, 2015 Michael R. DimockOn February 25, 2015, ROC’s policy director, Justin Rausa, delivered to the California Assembly Health & Human Services Budget Subcommittee, a request for authorization of $5 million annually to fund […]
Read MoreMarket Match: Making California’s Farmers’ Markets Accessible
December 12, 2014 Roots of ChangeCivil Eats: When Allison Miller lost her job as a server at a restaurant that closed last summer, she wasn’t sure how she would make ends meet while living in […]
Read MoreThe Real Politics of Food: The Nation Awakens
November 16, 2014 Michael R. DimockAs we head into the Thanksgiving season, the continuing momentum of the food movement across the nation is clearly visible. And for that I am grateful. I believe that 2014 […]
Read MoreCommencement Address by Michael R. Dimock to the Silicon Valley Health Corps at The Forge at the University of Santa Clara
August 23, 2014 Michael R. DimockHello! I want to say to all assembled that I am thrilled to join you in honoring these 21 graduates of the Silicon Valley Health Corps. I have read each […]
Read MoreRenewable energy: One more step toward full farm sustainability
August 12, 2014 Roots of ChangeWhen it comes to sustainable farming, terms like organic, local, non-GMO and no-till are the concepts that come to mind for most people. While a pesticide-free growing environment and proper […]
Read MoreAB 2385 – Update
May 27, 2014 Michael R. DimockWe are disappointed to report that the Assembly Appropriations held AB 2385 (Market Match Incentive Program) in committee last Friday, the 23rd, effectively killing the bill for the 2013-14 session. […]
Read MoreBittman piece sparks a clash of opinion and that is a good thing!
May 14, 2014 Michael R. DimockMark Bittman’s May 6, 2014, column, “Leave ‘Organic’ Out of It” has sparked a vigorous debate among food movement members across the nation. ROC has been called out by many […]
Read MoreMeet Justin Rausa, ROC’s new Policy Director
May 7, 2014 Roots of ChangeYou just returned from the Philippines. What was the inspiration for your trip? My younger brother graduated from nursing school with his BSN from UERM, so it was a big […]
Read MoreTestimony on AB 2385, Market Match Nutrition Incentive Program Bill
April 30, 2014 Michael R. DimockThank you Chairwoman Eggman and esteemed members of the Committee. I am Michael Dimock, president of Roots of Change. Roots of Change, a think and do tank committed to the […]
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