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Urban Food Policy Forum: Beyond the Kale: Urban Agriculture and Social Justice Activism in New York City

CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy 55 West 125th Street 7th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Urban agriculture is increasingly considered an important part of creating just and sustainable cities. Yet the benefits that many people attribute to urban agriculture—fresh food, green space, educational opportunities—can mask structural inequities, thereby making political transformation harder to achieve.

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Taste, Sip, Learn – Locavores!

Black Tree BK 261 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Come enjoy some hand crafted drinks and small bites create by your local producers at one of our Aura Rated restaurants, Black Tree BK! Connect with the producers about their products on where, how, and when they were made, learn what it takes to be a farm-to-table restaurant from chef/owner Sandy!

$30

The Power of Community Gardens in New York City

Hunter College's Silberman School of Social Work Auditorium 2180 Third Ave at 119th Street , New York, NY, United States

The New York City Food Policy Center at Hunter College is partnering with the New York City Community Garden Coalition to host a breakfast seminar exploring…

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Food Waste in the City – Waste Not, Want Not

Tisch Food Center at Teachers College, Columbia University 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY, United States

At this panel we will hear from experts working in the field in various capacities - academia, government, NGOs and practitioners at the corporate and the individual level. They will discuss their learnings and suggest actions we can take towards making our food waste foot print smaller. ‘When we throw away food, we’re also throwing away the land, water, and energy used to produce that food.’ That’s why it’s imperative to learn about food waste and take the necessary actions.

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The Impact of Pesticides on Human and Environmental Health

Hunter College's Silberman School of Social Work Auditorium 2180 Third Ave at 119th Street , New York, NY, United States

Join the NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College for a presentation by Dr. Frederico Peres from the National School of Public Health in Rio de Janeiro,…

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SWALE: A floating edible forest docked at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Swale, a floating food forest built on a 130-foot by 40-foot barge made from repurposed shipping containers by artist Mary Matting, will be docked for just…

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Gotham Greens Observation Deck Tour

Gotham Greens Gowanus 214 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Our rooftop greenhouses are closed to the public due to food safety restrictions, but each week we offer free tours from our observation deck outside our Gowanus greenhouse where you can learn more about sustainable urban agriculture and taste our products.

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Resiliency Speaker Series: Composting 101

RISE 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway, NY, United States

As part of its Resiliency Speaker Series, join Rockaway Waterfront Alliance and the New York City Compost Project to learn how to compost in your…

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Resiliency Speaker Series: Composting 101

RISE 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway, NY, United States

As part of its Resiliency Speaker Series, join Rockaway Waterfront Alliance and the New York City Compost Project to learn how to compost in your…

Free

GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference

Hostos Community College 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx

Come celebrate the official kickoff of the community gardening season in New York City! The day will be packed with more than 30 workshops on…

$5