California Food &

Justice Coalition

:: November 2009 Newsletter ::

IN THIS ISSUE:

:: CFJC News & Events

:: Events and Announcements
:: In the News
:: Grants & Fundraising Opportunities
:: Jobs & Internships

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CFJC News & Events

::Steering Committee Nominations. All current CFJC members are invited to

nominate themsleves or other members for a position on the Steering
Committee, the Coalition’s decision-making body. Responsibilities include
participation in a sub-committee (policy, operations or campaign), attendance
at a minimum of 2 meetings per year, a one-year minimum time commitment,
and a small fundraising goal. For more information or to nominate someone,
please send an email to info@cafoodjustice.org by December 7, 2009.
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Events and Announcements

:: Alameda County Climate Action Plan for unincorporated areas. Alameda

County is hosting a final round of meetings to gather input for its first draft of a
Climate Action Plan for the unincorporated areas. Meetings will be held in
Livermore and Hayward on Dec. 1 and 2. This will be the perfect opportunity to
talk about why food system localization is so important in any effort to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. For more info:
www.co.alameda.ca.us/cda/planning/climate_action_plan.htm
:: The American Community Gardening Association will lead a two day
leadership workshop on community building, leadership, and organizational
development through community gardening in Los Angeles, CA on Dec. 4th and
5th. For more information:
www.lagardencouncil.org/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=95&extmod
e=view&extid=68

::Pumpkin pie and pesticides? New iPhone App for healthy food lovers.
Pesticide Action Network just released a new iPhone app that shows which
pesticides are on which foods, as well as describing how they can harm human
health. For more info: http://www.momsrising.org/blog/pumpkin-pie-and-
pesticides-new-iphone-app-for-healthy-food-lovers/ and
http://www.panna.org/newsroom/20091118
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In the News

:: Take Action! Our friends at Californians for Pesticide Reform (CPR) are working
hard to make sure that the highly carcinogenic chemical, methyl iodide, not be
registered as a pesticide in California. More info about methy iodide here:
http://pesticidereform.org/article.php?id=342. For more info and to sign-on to a
letter to the California Department of Pesticide Registration, email Tracey Brieger
at tracey@igc.org. CPR is also organizing a “no to Methyl Iodide registration”
rally in Sacramento on Dec. 14. For more info, call Tracey at (415)981-3939 ext.6

:: According to a recently released report from the USDA’s Economic Research

Service, food insecurity among American households rose to 14.6% in 2008.
Form more info: www.ers.usda.gov/Features/HouseholdFoodSecurity/

:: Cultivating the Commons: Assessing the Potential for Urban Agriculture on

Oakland’s Public Land, a report authored by UCBerkeley PhD candidate,
Nathan McClintock, and published by the Oakland Food Policy Council / Food
First was recently released. Researchers inventoried vacant and underutilized
public land in Oakland in order to assess its possible contribution to urban food
production. You can download and read the report here:
www.urbanfood.org/

:: “Fair Food: Field to Table” launches to tell the story of the nation’s farm workers,
growers and advocates, in their own voices. As millions of Americans recover
from their Thanksgiving feasts, this new multi-media presentation, a project of CA
Institute for Rural Studies, promotes realistic solutions for a more socially-just US
food system. To see the 20 minute video, broken into 3 parts, go to:
www.fairfoodproject.org/
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Grants and Fundraising Opportunities...not much to report here...

:: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is accepting nominations for its
second annual Growing Green Awards. Winners will be chosen in four
categories: Food Producer, Business Leader, Thought Leader, and Water
Steward. A cash prize of $10,000 will be given to the winner of the Food
Producer category award. For more info:
www.nrdc.org/health/growinggreen.asp Nominations are due December 4,
2009.

:: Scholarships Available for Beginning Farmers to attend the EcoFarm

Conference, Jan. 20-23, 2010 at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific
Grove, CA. For more info: http://eco-
farm.org/efc/worktrade_discounts_scholarships/ . Act quickly, because
applications are due today!

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Jobs and Internships...lots of Bay Area opportunities this month...

:: Literacy for Environmental Justice in San Francisco, CA is seeking a full time

Development and Communications Coordinator. Candidates must live in San
Francisco, have a dependent minor child, and have a household income in the
last 30 days of less than 200% of the federal poverty level. For more info:
http://www.lejyouth.org/aboutus/documents/DevoCoordad.pdf

:: The Public Health Institute in Oakland, CA is seeking a Development Specialist

to develop and maintain the Local Food and Nutrition Education channel of the
Network for a Healthy California. To apply, and for more info:
https://www.phi.jobs/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=12591
94347850 <file://localhost/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp>

:: Green Edge Collaborative’s San Francisco chapter is seeking a

volunteer/entrepreneur to be SF Director. Candidates should have at least 3
years experience managing budgets and acquiring funds, have an interest in
Green Edge Collaborative’s mission and interest in growing a young
organization, be creative and willing to make connections in the community, as
well as be flexible. For more info, email Carolyn@GreenEdgeCollaborative.org.

:: University Dining Services at UC Davis is recruiting a full time Sustainability

Coordinator. The job will entail assistance in development, implementation and
maintenance of movement towards a more sustainable food system within
University Dining Services, both Resident Dining and Retail accounts. For more
info, contact Linda (linda.adams@sodexo.com) or Dani (dnilee@ucdavis.edu)
for questions/more information.

:: Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles is seeking a dynamic

individual to assist in the operation of the Canoga Park Farmers’ Market on
Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm (exact times TBD). For more info:
www.farmernet.com/opportunities/

:: Cityscape Farms in San Francisco, CA is seeking a full-time greenhouse

manager who will manage day-to-day operations and help to expand
greenhouse business opportunities. Requirements include a BA in horticulture or
related field, at least 5 years experience as a nursery/greenhouse worker, and
expertise with hydroponics/aquaponics. Send resume and cover letter to
HR@cityscapefarms.com. For more info: www.cityscapefarms.com/team/

:: The Alameda County Office of Education seeks a Project Specialist to manage

and implement a federally funded, garden-based nutrition education and
physical activity promotion program at the high school level. For more
information and to apply:
www.acoe.org/acoe/HumanResources/Employment/JobOpportunities

:: The California Association of Food Banks seeks an Director of Programs.

Candidate must have a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, 5 years
experience in program or personnel management, demonstrated effective
communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, travel 20% of time, strong
organizational skills, a CA driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Experience
working with food banks or government contracts a plus. To apply, submit
application at: http://fs10.formsite.com/CAFB/JobPosting/index.html. For more
info: http://www.cafoodbanks.org/

:: Bay Localize is looking for an Organizing Intern for the Winter (Dec ’09- March
’10). The Bay Area 2020 program trains and supports community leaders
through the Community Resilience planning toolkit and workshops series, as well
as promoting policies, hosting public events, and building networks to
encourage the transition to a more resilient Bay Area. We need assistance with
research, organizing, outreach, and communications. Experience in public
communications, sustainable economic development, community outreach,
and writing is a plus. We offer a $300/month reimbursement stipend. Contact
Kirsten Schwind at Kirsten@baylocalize.org with “Bay Area 2020 Intern” in the
subject line or call (510) 834-0420 with questions.

:: Seedscapes in Los Angeles is seeking a Program Coordinator/Organic

Gardener. This is a part-time position for the first year with a strong possibility of
becoming full time. Salary is $15,000. Please send your resume and cover letter
to Iris Hernandez at shernandez@worksusa.org. For more info:
www.scanph.org/node/2025

:: Urban Sprouts in San Francisco, CA, seeks an Operations Manager to assist the
Executive Director in the areas of general administration, finance, and some
development support; a fast-learner with 3-5 years of experience in an
administrative or financial role in a nonprofit organization is sought. For more
info: http://urbansprouts.blogspot.com/2009/09/job-opening-operations-
manager.html

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The California Food and Justice Coalition is a statewide

membership coalition committed to
the basic human right to healthy food while advancing social,
agricultural and environmental justice.
We collaborate with community-based efforts in California working
to create a socially just, ecologically
and economically sustainable food supply. We envision a
California food system in which all activities,
from farm to table, are equitable, healthful, regenerative, and
community-driven.

California Food and Justice Coalition

2530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite F, Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: 510-704-0245
FAX: 510-548-8896
http://www.CAFoodJustice.org <http://www.cafoodjustice.org/>
<http://www.cafoodjustice.org/>
email: info@CAFoodJustice.org

CFJC is a fiscally-sponsored project of the Ecology Center