Local Food and the Lack of Organic Labels

We’re talking food movements again, local and organics. You want to buy local but, the vendor table at the farmers market doesn’t say that their product is organic. All anyone wants is what they believe is best for them, so where do you go from here? Talking organics can get very messy and confusing, very… Continue reading Local Food and the Lack of Organic Labels

Going Veg, Staying Intersectional!🌿

There are a myriad of different food movements that have secured more popularity over recent years. Dietary solidarity has solidified identities for some, and communities for others. Most popular amongst these, having seen a surge in practice, is consuming little to no meat. Beyond that, veganism and plant based eating. Making dynamic changes to your… Continue reading Going Veg, Staying Intersectional!🌿

Plant Friendly Coconut Curry and Rice Recipe

Courtesy of The Endless Meal

If you wish to have a vegetarian and vegan friendly meal that can extend to lunch or dinner for more than one day, this is the loose recipe for you! The following is a loose recipe that is malleable enough to tweak to your desire while still staying true to the intended essence. When looking at… Continue reading Plant Friendly Coconut Curry and Rice Recipe

Conscious Eating is Beyond the Farm, it’s Farmworker to Table

“The Harvesters” depicts three Coalition of Immokalee Workers cofounders: Gerardo Reyes Chavez, Nely Rodriguez, and Lucas Benitez. They are harvesting tomatoes. © Erin Currier.

Social concern regarding food is reaching more households across the United States. Americans are becoming more invested about where their food comes from, and how its sourced. Farm-to-table or farm-to-fork movements are pushing for more local foods in schools and restaurants. Interest in organics are becoming more popular in conversation. But, what if this collective… Continue reading Conscious Eating is Beyond the Farm, it’s Farmworker to Table

Radical, Intersectional, and Youth’nited as One

Student/Farmworker Alliance Logo

Historically and presently, the voices of students and young people have been the catalyzed power at the forefront of many movements, transfixing audiences to confront injustices. Their voices are a diverse representation of intersectional solidarity, strengthening their reach. An apt example is the Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA), a decentralized national network of youth and student organizations… Continue reading Radical, Intersectional, and Youth’nited as One