Call for Nominations: 2012 Food Sovereignty Prize

Nominate a group that has done incredible work in promoting food sovereignty over the last year. Read the Call for Nominations and then submit a nomination by June 4.

Digging In: the 2012 National Farm to Cafeteria Conference

Join us August 2-5, 2012 in Burlington, Vermont for the 6th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference: Digging In!. The conference will bring together people from a wide range of fields who are breaking down barriers and expanding the impact of Farm to Cafeteria. Registration opens May 7, and scholarship applications are due May 31.

Miriam Barnard joins CFSC as our Executive Director

We have recruited a strong, new executive director who can take Community Food Security Coalition to the next level. Miriam Barnard is an emergent and vibrant leader who has spent the last decade building strong organizations such as Democracy Now!, the Fortune Society, and GLADD. We believe she is the perfect fit for the evolving direction of this organization and are excited that she will be joining us in May. Learn more about Miriam.

Looking Ahead

Learn about CFSC's plans for 2012 and how you can get involved.

Current Federal Policy Initiatives: From our Roots to Washington, DC

USDA recently launched the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass, a new electronic tool to navigate USDA's programs that support local and regional food systems. Take action by exploring the Compass and letting your members know you want continued support for these programs.
Learn more about our nationwide policy work and sign up for CFSC's policy email list.

Recent Publications and Resources from CFSC

Community Food Project Indicators of Success FY10 Results
Recommendations for Food Systems Policy in Seattle [PDF]
Food Safety and Liability Insurance resources in English and Spanish
See the full list of CFSC publications and resources