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Bringing you catalytic perspectives on the food system and food movement.

6th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference

San Diego, California , United States

The 6th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference is the nation’s largest, most influential collaboration of professionals dedicated to combating pediatric obesity. Nearly 2,000 attendees from across the country are expected to attend in 2011.

Book Launch: Oran Hesterman’s Fair Food

San Francisco, CA , United States

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 […]

Eating with Reverence Food for the Soul

Petaluma, CA , United States

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 […]

Agroecology Shortcourse

Santa Cruz, CA , United States

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 Speaker Series

San Francisco, CA , United States

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 […]

Eat Real Festival: L.A

Los Angeles, CA , United States

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 […]

2011 Food for Thought Series

Point Reyes, CA , United States

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 […]

Hazon Food Conference

Davis, CA , United States

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 SF Street Food Festival

San Francisco, CA , United States

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

San Francisco, CA , United States

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, […]