The Missouri Department of Agriculture has about 600 pending pesticide complaints, some dating back to 2016 when Monsanto's dicamba-tolerant soybeans first hit the market. https://t.co/RBJE2yoml6
A new Trump administration rule could revoke SNAP assistance from almost 700,000 individuals, and will do the greatest damage to grocers in low-income neighborhoods, both urban and rural. https://t.co/Kr1OMwnPkE
Monsanto expected crop damage as their pesticide drifted to nearby fields. "Monsanto projected 2,765 complaints about dicamba in 2017. In fact, the company received 3,101 complaints, Carey testified." https://t.co/bM0uHMKqUW
DYK that STLFPC members @OPFoodSearch and @FairSharesCCSA have partnered to provide local, fresh food to food insecure mothers and expectant mothers? Check out this recent article about the program: https://t.co/dUUNAkIaJk
Did you know that #foodinsecurity impacts both urban and rural communities across the country? Check on this map to see that status of the U.S. as well as Missouri/the St. Louis foodshed. https://t.co/SisHEI7OLB
JUST IN: The Trump Administration published a final rule disallowing hundreds of thousands of individuals from using SNAP to support them against food insecurity. https://t.co/eca2eg92NT
"Farmers especially are feeling the effects of climate change (...) There are actions that would help (...) But agriculture officials would first have to take climate change seriously — a dangerous proposition in Trump’s government."
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70% of black residents in #StLouisCity and 64% in #StLouisCounty live in low income neighborhoods where a supermarket is >1/2 a mile away. Learn more about how we plan to pave the way for a healthier, more equitable food environment for all St. Louisans. https://t.co/zyXG2yjhkn
Are you a farmer, backyard grower, or a citizen interested in #soilhealth and #climatechange? Register to attend @MUExtension's Soil Health Workshop on November 8th in St. Peters. MCE staff will also be in attendance. Details below.
Thrilled to see @feastmag highlight Greg Judy of Green Pastures Farms! Greg exemplifies what it means to grow food in ways that are healthy for us, animals, and the environment. Learn more in our short film, "Conservation Heroes": https://t.co/URMlrOtwcB.
Calling all urban homesteaders! Don’t miss this Sustainable Garden & Kitchen Seminar on 10/5! You'll learn how to save time by meal prepping with produce, have the best lawn, & more. Sign up at https://t.co/BmZxGLLdEA. #MUExtSTL#sustainable@feastmag@WKTimes@gatewaygardener
Learn how to help farmers through legal questions and develop their legal resiliency! Sign up for this FREE workshop on Sept 19 led by @farmcommons : https://t.co/WcloRrdqQj
Don't miss out on the St. Louis Metro Market every Thursday, Friday & Saturday! Text "Turnip" to 332-22 for redminders of upcoming stops! #STLMetroMarket#FreshProduce#FoodAccess
Calling all supporters of local, healthy food: @STLFoodPolicy is seeking to conduct an audit of food retail outlets in areas of limited food access. Results will show where food access need is greatest. They're requesting donations to support—read on here! https://t.co/YdCXkheRaU
Come grow with the Emerson Family @ymca and learn more about community gardening this summer! For more information, please see the flyer below. 🌞🥕🥬#CommunityGarden#HealthandWellness