Category Archives: NYU event

day 2 in Puebla

Posted on January 3, 2013 by admin

This is our pre-dinner break; actually, Octavio of UPEAP (our host university) was planning to take us to a market that sells handcrafted items between our tour of the city and dinner tonight. We begged off, since we are still … Continue reading →

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decompressing the Wagner Food Policy Alliance event

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Last night, I had a friendly conversation with the co-CEO of Whole Foods, Walter Robb, at NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service. Soon, I am told, there will be a podcast available, so those of you who were unable to … Continue reading →

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upcoming food policy event in NYC

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

Ok, this might be shameless self-promotion, but I assure you this event will be fascinating. My primary area of expertise is in food distribution (more specifically, organic food), and who buys and sells more organic food than Whole Foods? So … Continue reading →

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do you wonder why young people decide to farm?

Posted on October 22, 2011 by admin

The current leadership team at USDA – Vilsack/Merrigan – has devoted ample time and resources to encouraging young people to farm. There is good reason for this type of outreach: the 2007 Census of Agriculture reports that the average age … Continue reading →

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