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    The document is a newsletter from the California Food & Justice Coalition that provides information on upcoming events, announcements, grants, jobs, and internships related to food justice and sustainability in California. It announces that nominations are open for the Coalition's steering committee and provides details on upcoming community gardening and climate action plan workshops. It also lists several job and internship opportunities with organizations working on issues like urban agriculture, food access, and sustainable farming.

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    California Food &

    Justice Coalition

    :: November 2009 Newsletter ::

    IN THIS ISSUE:

    :: CFJC News & Events


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

    ____________________________________________________________
    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 [email protected] by December 7, 2009.
    ____________________________________________________________
    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
    ____________________________________________________________
    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 [email protected]. 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/
    ____________________________________________________________
    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!

    ___________________________________________________________
    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 [email protected].

    :: 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 ([email protected]) or Dani ([email protected])
    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
    [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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
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    <http://www.cafoodjustice.org/>
    email: [email protected]

    CFJC is a fiscally-sponsored project of the Ecology Center

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