Laura M Ridenour, MA

Communications and social change strategist with deep roots in the alternative food movement.

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

RT Angel Kyodo Williams @ZenChangeAngel

[angel Kyodo williams @BeingRevAngel]

"Our anxiety comes from the desire to have things be different. There's going to be the day after the election. And the day after that. We need to be present to what is regardless of the outcome you want.
My ancestors had to prepare themselves over and … https://t.co/8HkY9Sl2vI

[Daniel Newell McLane @dnewellmclane]

There are areas of the #Brazilian #Amazon where #indigenous communities literally defend the forest with arms from illegal #logging. #Bolsonaro's efforts to separate these people from the land will not necessarily be responded to peacefully. https://t.co/BS9A7MeoOF

[Civil Eats @CivilEats]

"Indigenous people are taking back our cuisine and creating access to foods we haven’t had since we were taken from our reservations, and I think people now see that and think it’s a trend, when it’s not. It’s us embracing us, our foods, and our culture." https://t.co/2vcTFRM1SG

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

@danbharris have you covered this story by @JillBolteTaylor in relation to meditation and how the left and right brain works? #inspriing! https://t.co/fccj1FH7sT

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

Don’t Buy into the Backlash -- the Science on Meditation Is Clear https://t.co/YQ8tANXQ4f

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

This is an excellent model! https://t.co/MmGBjYpJKX https://t.co/UNopoj1vSa

[Civil Eats @CivilEats]

In the California desert an organic, family-run operation uses numerous by-hand processes and 100+ free-ranging animals to produce seven varieties of dates. https://t.co/ZxP3fF1z38

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

OFRF is working every day to bring organic voices to our legislators. Donate now to support our work! https://t.co/FNlH72iSxe

[OrganicFarm Research @OFRF]

USDA’s Flagship #organic research program needs to be reauthorized in the next #FarmBill. Donate now to help us stand up and fight for #OrganicResearch  - https://t.co/Eu4Px2p8DX

[Bill McKibben @billmckibben]

Good golly! A few minutes ago a Boston judge acquitted 13 pipeline protesters on the grounds that the climate crisis made it necessary for them to commit civil disobedience. This may be a first in America. Details to follow, and go to @ClimateDisobey for some live video

[OrganicFarm Research @OFRF]

OFRF and other organizations worked to ensure the voices and concerns of organic farmers were heard during the negotiations. As a result, the final bill makes new investments in organic enforcement, organic transition research, and other key programs. https://t.co/31kwWm0qow

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

I can’t imagine how horrible this experience would be, and it didn’t involve a shooter. #demandaction https://t.co/39pQ1TXeq4

[Disgusted by Trump @sonyala]

On Friday my son was intercepted by police approaching his school, pit in a van, and delivered to a dark gymnasium .. false alarm but still scary. #demandaction https://t.co/FFjnvOyDX1

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

@sonyala I’m so sorry.

[Organic Farm School @OrgFarmSchool]

We need a revolution in our American agricultural policy. Losing 1.5 million acres of farmland a year! Farmland as essential infrastructure.-John Piotti, American Farmland Trust #FoodTank

[OrganicFarm Research @OFRF]

Expo West Luncheon Raises $110,000 for Organic Research - https://t.co/4sS4hjNuKs

[Tim Schultz @TSchultz1961]

@OFRF #benefitluncheon with a fantastic line-up of industry legends and the future #organic leaders.

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

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[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

@OFRF presenting Farm Bill 101 with @politico @OrganicTrade, Berkeley Food Institute #expowest #farmbill

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

Hope to see you at our annual benefit luncheon for @OFRF ! https://t.co/PDDcWqV23J

[OrganicFarm Research @OFRF]

🌾Chefs announce the menu for our all-organic @NatProdExpo benefit luncheon! Get your tickets today!🌾 #organic #expowest https://t.co/CLOaIjS0QC

[Laura M Ridenour, MA @LauraRide]

Organic associations applaud bill - https://t.co/F2wNWj1cR6 #GoogleAlerts #organicresearchmatters #farmbill @ofrf