Roots of Change is excited to celebrate the launch of Oran Hesterman’s new book, Fair Food: Growing a Healthy Sustainable Food System for All. This book is an enlightening and inspiring guide to changing not only what we eat, but also how food is grown, packaged, delivered, and sold. Join Savory Thymes as they host […]
Come for a culinary weekend retreat that feeds your body, mind, and soul! Bring heightened awareness to shopping, preparing, and eating Explore age-old ingredients and cooking methods Transform notions about “good” and “bad” foods Co-create lunch during an inspiring and informative cooking class Realize eating as a deeply meaningful, symbolic act Cultivate a spirit of […]
The shortcourse aims to bring the attending participants together to mobilize the transformation of the California food system, and to inspire and learn from similar models of change around the world.
The FeelGood Speakers Series Presents... Michael Dimock President, Roots of Change "Food, Farm and the Future of Community" California, our nation, and world are locked in a deep struggle over the future of agriculture and food. We all have a role to play in the effort to resolve these fundamental challenges. This struggle will determine […]
From July 16-17th, Eat Real is transforming the historic Helms Bakery District into one epic food festival. The Eat Real Festival celebrates all things tasty, fresh, and handmade with a focus on street food, local wines, handcrafted beers, and traditional food craft – all featuring sustainable, local ingredients. And no dish or drink costs more […]
Dan Imhoff, author of CAFO: The Tragedy of Industrial Animal Factories In conversation with Michael Dimock of Roots of Change Saturday, July 16, 7:00 p.m. Toby’s Feed Barn, Point Reyes Station Dan Imhoff editor of CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation): The Tragedy of Industrial Animal Factories, Daniel Imhoff was also the editor of its companion […]
The annual Hazon Food Conference leads a national movement exploring the dynamic interplay of food, Jewish traditions, and contemporary life. Participants will take part in discussions on topics such as food justice, food systems and policy, and Jewish agriculture, and to hear dozens of presenters, including Oran Hesterman, the President and CEO of Fair Food […]
La Cocina’s San Francisco Street Food Festival brings all of the best food (and music) in the Bay Area to one street, once a year, to celebrate the talent, the taste and the entrepreneurial spirit of people who make a living doing what they love to do.
The National Street Food Conference is at Fort Mason on August 21st – 22nd. EARLY BIRD discount ends on Sunday, 7/24 - buy the $75 ticket, which includes brunch and 2 days of conference sessions, before prices go up on Monday! The National Street Food Conference, in conjunction with the San Francisco Street Food Festival, […]
Justice Begins with Seeds To bring the issues posed by GMOs to the people Build coalitions and cross sector collaboration amongst diverse groups and individuals. Encourage local and statewide political action around the issue Build knowledge and strategic resistance The purpose of the upcoming conference is to address the many layered implications of genetically engineered […]