Category Archives: NYC

Hunts point terminal market

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

Terminal markets were once the main connection between buyers and sellers of fresh produce. An entire set of marketing institutions, promulgated by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, exists to facilitate writing and enforcing contracts between buyers and sellers (grades/standards and inspections).  … Continue reading →

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double value coupons: do they work?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by admin

On the ground efforts to increase food access take many forms, but all aim to change the food environment for low income households. One of the most noteworthy is a short term “incentive” provided to households receiving federal nutrition benefits … Continue reading →

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urban agriculture

Posted on July 18, 2012 by admin

Other work in progress is related to a NIFA funded study of urban agriculture: http://video.nytimes.com/video/2012/07/18/business/100000001669368/business-day-live-urban-farms.html

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farmers markets in Manhattan

Posted on July 6, 2012 by admin

This summer, I’m continuing my quest to understand the food environment in Manhattan, NY.  Two food studies students – Siobhan Wallace and Leanne Brown – are working with me to catalog the availability of food (including prices) in the farmers … Continue reading →

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regulation of soda size is worthwhile

Posted on June 12, 2012 by admin

The human health costs of obesity have been well established. But the failure to find a “cure” for obesity, for both individuals and society, reveals the complexity of the problem.  After all, each of us knows at least a few … Continue reading →

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gardens, greenspace, and rooftop ventures in NYC

Posted on April 8, 2012 by admin

The lack of fresh food in low income neighborhoods, especially in NYC, is well known. Also lacking is green open space, and places to garden (for residents of all income levels). This week’s NY Times mentions community garden endeavors that … Continue reading →

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in Vermont

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

I am in Vermont right now, basking in the cold weather and thinking about regional and local foods. Well, not just thinking. Since I arrived last night, I have eaten Vermont cheese, had scones drizzled with local maple syrup, and … 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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permaculture talk

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Tonight, accompanied by one of my NYU students, Vanessa Bernstein, I attended a talk by Andrew Faust at the Quaker House in Manhattan.  I found the first hour of his talk fascinating, as he gave a wonderful multi-disciplinary discussion of … Continue reading →

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food system change in action

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

Today I had the great fortune of visiting the Snug Harbor Heritage Farm in NYC (Staten Island.) Along with several of my colleagues and students (Jenny Berg, Christina Ciambrello, Jeanne Koenig – all of NYU Food Studies, and Yemi Amu … Continue reading →

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