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From Civil Rights to Food Justice, Jim Embry Reflects on a Life of Creative Resistance

Civil Eats

Then, in 2001, at a pivotal point of his life, Embry moved to the heart of Detroit, assuming the role of director at the Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership , where he began integrating his work for social justice into the effort to bring nutritious food to underserved communities.

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Ecological Farming Program Specialist

Caff

As a farmer-serving organization, we recognize the historic and lasting inequities in the California food and farming system. A person who will excel in the position is highly motivated to move the needle towards more ecologically integrated agriculture in California, and is passionate about CAFF’s mission and core values.

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Path to a New Farm Bill: Sustainable and Organic Research 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Editor’s Note: This post is the fifth post in a multi-part series exploring some of the key sustainable agriculture and food systems challenges that the farm bill can address. Other posts explore how the next farm bill can tackle issues in regional market development, crop insurance access, and more.

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