Roots of Change

I worry for our nation and the movement to fix the food system. What will an administration that favors big corporations, ignores the separation of powers and shows no empathy for the multitude of lives it’s impacting cost us? Undocumented workers have been deported and hundreds of thousands more fear the same. What will this do to farms, processing plants and restaurants? The DOGE wrecking ball is already damaging communities and people working on the food system’s frontlines. Roots of Change is working with three USDA grants aiding ranchers and small farmers that may end; it would mean a 30% reduction in our budget and force hard decisions. Over?100 thousand nonprofits?in the U.S. face similar peril and some have already folded. This is an unprecedented threat to the good food movement and especially to rural and low income families. It demands a bold response... Read our Executive Director Michael R. Dimock's full blog post here: https://bit.ly/3QBYVyi

Roots of Change is hiring! We are looking for a Social Media Communications & Fundraising Coordinator intern: either a 2nd or 3rd?year bachelor’s degree student?in an environmental justice, environmental science, sustainability, or agriculture and food system related program. See links below for job descriptions and information on how to apply: 2nd year BA student: https://bit.ly/4i5ACo2 3rd year BA student: https://bit.ly/41wvwvG

The latest Flipping the Table episode is available now: Helena Bottemiller Evich from?Food Fix?shares her views on Trump nominees RFK Jr. & Brooke Rollins and the striking possibility of realignment around food policy in Washington DC. After 15 years on the federal food and agriculture policy beat, perhaps no other American of her generation has a better perspective on what might or might not happen under the new Administration. RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement are having an impact. What could it all mean? Click here for full episode: https://bit.ly/41kZIJS #Foodpolicy #MAHA #FoodFix #FlippingtheTable #FlippingtheTablePodcast with Michael Dimock Public Health Institute

Attn Organizations: Show your love for SNAP by signing your national, state, or community org on to this?letter pushing back against proposals to cut, gut, or weaken SNAP and child nutrition programs in budget reconciliation! https://bit.ly/4aRhjfK

In collaboration with the California Food & Farming Network (CFFN), ROC hosted the annual Food & Farm Policy Champion Awards at Mulvaney's B&L in Sacramento on Wed, Feb 5th. Given the current political climate in seemed that folks were particularly appreciative this year to find strength, solidarity and a good time among allies and friends who are all working tirelessly towards our shared goals to create a more sustainable and regenerative food system, better food and farm policies, and better working conditions for farmworkers. THANK YOU to everyone who showed up to celebrate our awesome food & farm policy champions Assemblymember Mia Bonta and Assemblymember Damon Connolly who addressed the around 100 attendees with heartfelt, hopeful messages. A big shoutout to patrick mulvaney and his wonderful staff, for donating delicious appetizers and his restaurant space. Many thanks to Katie R. Ettman (Fullwell) for introducing Assemblymember Bonta, and to Jessica González (CCOF), for introducing Assemblymember Connolly. Beth Spitler (CFFN) presented the annual legislative scorecard that tracks the voting records of California state legislators on key food and farming policies. Full report link: https://lnkd.in/g-c8KGeD... Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Public Health Institute The Climate Center Center for Ecoliteracy California Climate & Agriculture Network (CalCAN) California Department of Food and Agriculture Nourish California Friends of the Earth U.S. Michael Dimock Matthew Marsom #FoodFarmPolicyChampions #ClimatesmartCA

The latest Flipping the Table podcast episode is out! Food Fight author, Dan Imhoff, flips the table on our host, Michael R. Dimock who talks about his interest in and career path within the good food movement and the history of Roots of Change. Enjoy! For full episode click here: https://bit.ly/42uuf9e Dan Imhoff #flippingthetablepodcast?#michaelrdimock? #RootsofChange?#foodsystemtransformation #foodpolicy #foodadvocacy?#publichealthinstitute?#danimhoff?Public Health Institute

Roots of Change and California Food & Farming Network (CFFN) are hosting the annual Food & Farm Champion & Scorecard Release Ceremony on Feb 5 at Mulvaney's B&L in Sacramento. JOIN US!

APPLICATIONS OPEN! - This spring, I’ll be leading a UC Berkeley Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) focused on?regenerative agriculture policy. We are looking for enthusiastic undergraduate researchers to join two exciting projects: Project 1: Landscape Analysis of California's Agricultural Policy This project aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of California's current agricultural policy ecosystem. Students will engage in in-depth research to identify and analyze key players, ongoing legislative efforts, and innovative policy approaches in regenerative agriculture. Project 2: Enhancing Food Supply Chain Resilience Led by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), this project focuses on enhancing the resilience of California's food supply chain by supporting small and mid-sized farms and food businesses. By prioritizing sustainability and climate-smart practices, the initiative seeks to create thriving local communities, strengthen food security, and promote fair economic opportunities. Together with Roots of Change (ROC), UC Davis, Institute of the Environment, and the Council of Development Financing Agencies, this project will serve to improve supply chain resilience for small and mid-sized regional producers and inform strategic infrastructure investments and future policy directions. Deadline to apply:?Monday, January 27th, at 4 p.m. This is a unique opportunity for students to contribute to impactful research at the intersection of food systems, climate action, and public policy. Participants will gain hands-on experience in policy research, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Academic credit is available. If you know any UC Berkeley undergraduates interested in making a difference in regenerative agriculture or food systems, please encourage them to apply! APPLICATION LINK:?https://lnkd.in/gmzCABSm #ucberkeley #regenerativeagriculture #foodsystems #climateaction?

Richards Regenerative: Thanks for the shoutout and for your continued support of our regenerative meat related projects!

Roots of Change, in collaboration with the California Food & Farming Network, along with close to 50 organizations working across the food & farming system, are excited to?celebrate our annual Food and Farm Policy Champions and the release of the 2024 Food & Farm Scorecard. The scorecard annually tracks the voting records of California state legislators on key food and farming policies and honors two legislators who have stood out. The 2024 Champions are Assemblymember Mia Bonta Assemblymember Damon Connolly Please join us in celebration on Wednesday, February 5th at Mulvaney's B&L in Sacramento! The event is free. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4a4S5dt