Northwest Farm Bill Action Group

It’s a new year and NWFBAG is excited to continue its work on the Farm Bill with a couple new faces on staff.

Long-time NWFBAG Steering Committee member Ariana Taylor-Stanley is thrilled to come on board as Coordinator and has big plans for 2013. In addition to her role at NWFBAG, Ariana raises veggies and chickens for her urban CSA, Moon Rabbit Farm, and coordinates policy work for Tilth Producers of Washington. She also works for a better food future as a steering committee member with the Delridge Produce Cooperative, the Washington Young Farmers Coalition, and SLICE: Strengthening Local Independent Cooperatives Everywhere. Ariana also enjoys playing music and hanging out with her kitty, Lefty.

Originally from Eastern Washington, Danielle Gilmour is currently attending her first year at the University of Washington. In recent years she has become aware of the global food system through various books, classes, and documentaries which has sparked her passion for studying it through college. She volunteers at the UW Farm, and is a member of the UW Real Food Challenge. This quarter she is taking a class called “The Geography of Food and Eating”. Offered in conjunction with this course was the option of service learning. After researching available positions on the Carlson Center’s website, Danielle found NWFBAG and knew it was exactly what she would love to do. She is very excited to have the intern position, and can’t wait to be more involved with the the Seattle community and its efforts for creating a more just food system.

Happy Giving Tuesday! Don’t miss your chance to support the Northwest Farm Bill Action Group!

Here are some of the awesome things we accomplished this year. Your donation will support more great work in 2013 (seems like we might still be working on the 2012 Farm Bill then, too…) and will be matched by a generous donor (up to $5000).

NWFBAG activities this year included:
– more than 10 public presentations of the Farm Bill 101 Workshop
– 2 restaurant-based fundraisers
– 1 home-based fundraiser
– 2 policy potlucks
– 1 farm tour with a House Representative
– 2 meetings in DC with our Congressman’s ag aid
– the crafting of a photo petition from Seattle eaters & delivery of this petition to House Reps
– keeping our community up to date on the Farm Bill’s progress via our website, Facebook, and email listserv
– filming a Farm Bill Funeral YouTube video!

Help us keep up the good work next year! Thanks for your support,

The NWFBAG Steering Committee
Ariana, Amelia, John, Marni, and Heather

Food Day is October 24— in 2011 and in years to come. Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of life—parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and eaters of all stripes—to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way. We will work with people around the country to create thousands of events in homes, schools, churches, farmers markets, city halls, and state capitals.

On Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 PM The Central Coop is hosting A Forum on the Farm Bill, our country’s biggest and most influential piece of food-related legislation. Presentation by the Northwest Farm Bill Action Group at the Douglass Truth Library, 2300 E. Yesler Way Seattle, WA 98122. Join us to learn how we can influence the course of the our food system and get our hands on some tools for action.

What else is happening in Washington State for Food Day?  Here are all the exciting events yet to come!

EVENTS SORTED BY DATE, OCT 24-29
For events sorted by location or searchable on a national map, visit the Food Day website at www.FoodDay.org

Monday, October 24

The City of Seattle will proclaim Food Day jointly between the Seattle City Council, the Mayor’s Office, and the King County Executive. 1:30 pm. King County Courthouse, Council Chambers on the 10th floor of the Courthouse at Third and James.
SEATTLE/KING COUNTY

Clark County Board of County Commissioners signed a proclamation proclaiming October 24, 2011 as Food Day!
CLARK COUNTY

The 8^th Annual Eat Local Now! Dinner Celebration encourages participation in local food systems, bolstering food equality for all. The event is at Herban Feast in Sodo Park at 3200 1st Avenue South in Seattle on October 24. Get tickets and more information for the 8th Annual Eat Local Now! dinner at EatLocalNow.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. This year’s event presented by Sustainable West Seattle, CoolMom.org, Herban Feast and The Seattle Good Business Network.

Central Co-op (formerly Madison Market) will host Fresh Starts, a multi-part Food Day event including a session on the 2012 Farm Bill and a free screening of The Greenhorns, as well as events in the store. Screening of The Greenhorns is Monday night at 6:30 at Northwest Film Forum.
SEATTLE
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Soda-Free Sundays will feature a Food Day event, a collaboration between the Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition and the Seattle YMCA. If you’re in Downtown Seattle on Monday, stop by the YMCA at 4th and Cherry to take the Soda-Free Sundays pledge and learn what YMCA is doing to curb consumption of sugar-loaded beverages. More at www.SodaFreeSundays.org 5-8 pm @ 909 4th Ave
SEATTLE
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Edmonds Community College will celebrate Food Day with “Junk Food Hall of Shame,” games, kids’ activities, farmers market, food tastings, FRESH the Movie screening, and the launch of “Menu for the Future” discussions. 11 am, 20000-68th Ave W Lynnwood, WA  98036
LYNNWOOD
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A community member is hosting a Rainier Valley Potluck and Recipe Exchange. 4437 41st Ave S,  6:30 pm. You’re invited!
SEATTLE
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Travis Bettison, owner of Junip Foods, will host a sustainable foods dumpling party with roast duck at his home. 5 pm.
SEATTLE
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In Bellevue, a farm harvest day features Garden Treasures and Farmer Mark for Arlington WA. 3 pm, 4800 139th Ave. SE
SEATTLE
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Bastyr University is inviting students to make films about the six Food Day principles. Films will be shown at noon, 14500 Juanita Drive NE Kenmore, WA  98028
KENMORE
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Everett Community College, a Real Food Challenge Campus, will host a Food Day event including movie screenings, 3pm.
EVERETT
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Public Health Seattle/King County will celebrate Food Day! Public Health will host SNAC nutrition/cooking classes in schools, WIC nutrition/cooking classes in Public Health centers, and an Access and Outreach table at Crossroads Mall featuring the WIC and Basic Food Breastfeeding Program. Check out the special Food Day website under the details link below.
SEATTLE and BELLEVUE
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Celebrate the harvest at Marra Farm! Students from Concord International Elementary will come to the Lettuce Link Giving Garden at Marra Farm to harvest the pumpkins they planted last spring! We will also be pressing apples into fresh cider, saving seeds for next year, and touring this community-powered sustainable urban farm. 10 am.
SEATTLE
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Food Day activities at Washington State University include:

• Debate Under the Big Tent: “How do we feed 6,965,236,343?” noon in the Compton Union Building (CUB), first floor.

• Food Day Service Projects : Join fellow WSU students and volunteer at the WSU Organic Farm or the Pullman Community Garden, help cook a “real food” dinner at Sojourners’ Alliance, a local transition house. Students must register at Service Learning Pro and will meet in CUB L45.

• Film Series: Watch three documentaries and munch snacks provided by the WSU Organic Farm. All films are shown in CUB L46. Shows include “Future of Food” at 1:30 p.m., “Food, Inc.” at 3:30 p.m. and “The Garden” at 7 p.m.

• Reflection: “Hunger at Home: Feeding the Palouse” 5-7 p.m. in the CUB L45.
PULLMAN
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Plant a Row for the Hungry in Spokane! Plant a Row is a people-helping-people initiative to assist in feeding hungry members of our community. The program encourages community members to dedicate a row (or more) of fruits and vegetables in their garden to help feed those in need. Just as often, Plant a Row is a means for excess garden produce to not be wasted. 8 am
SPOKANE
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Throughout the month of October Seattle Public Schools and the Tom Douglas Restaurant Group are hosting Family Nights at 4 Seattle Schools to promote local chef (Tom Douglas Restaurant Group) inspired recipes that SPS plan sto be part of our future menu cycle.  This work is tied to our Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant from CDC.  We have held 2 events already and have 2 more to go this month – John Muir Elementary on October 20^th and Emerson Elementary on October 27^th.  We will also host 2 events in November (Maple Elementary on Nov. 3^rd and Van Asselt Elementary on Nov. 10^th).  The menus have been very successful so far.  We served nearly 400 on October 6^th at Roxhill Elementary and another 200 last night at Concord Elementary.

BAMCO is celebrating Food Day at Seattle University!
SEATTLE
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At UW, continuing from the Sustainability Summit, there will be an evening showing of Carbon Neutral and Zero Waste.
SEATTLE
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Forza Coffee will promote “Wildly Organic” for Food Day to customers.
SILVERDALE
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Herban Gardens Cafe will feature a special Food Day lunch menu. Pumpkin Soup with fresh baked local Bread, Fresh Green Salad from local Farmers. 3330 NW Lowell Street
SILVERDALE
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Senior Centers and Adult Day Centers all over Snohomish County will serve an entirely local-foods lunch in honor of Food Day!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
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Attend a screening of the film Nourish Food + Community and harvest exchange!  This year, to celebrate Food Day, Healthy People Alliance is hosting community screenings of Nourish, an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. The events will also include information tables, guest speakers, local food producers, local restaurants and a preview of the Nourish Middle School Curriculum Guide. White Salmon Library (77 NE Wauna Ave)
WHITE SALMON
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Evergreen State College will host a Food Day event! More details soon.
OLYMPIA
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Western Washington University will host a Food Day event! More details soon.
BELLINGHAM
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Lower Columbia College will host a Food Day event! More details soon.
LONGVIEW
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Eastern Washington University will host a Food Day event! More details soon.
CHENEY
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Skagit Valley College will host a Food Day event! More details soon.
WHIDBEY ISLAND
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Kick-off to Ending Childhood Hunger in Skagit County Planning. In response to our “Ending Childhood Hunger in Skagit County Summit” held on August 16th, we will kick-start creating a plan to end local childhood hunger on Food Day. Graham Kerr, author and TV personality of Galloping Gourmet fame, is our cheer leader and mentor! 320 Pacific Pl, Mount Vernon, WA  98273, 3:30
MOUNT VERNON
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The Everybody Eats Challenge at One World Spokane! One World Spokane will participate in the Everybody Eats Challenge by either offering a free item to their customers and/or collecting food or donations for a local food pantry or food related organization 11 am @ 1804 East Sprague
SPOKANE
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Project Hope Spokane will host Leaves and More! Raking, collecting and distributing leaves to the 7 urban garden lots in West Central Spokane. Turning compost. BYOR = Bring your own rake! 3 – dark @ 2605 W Boone
SPOKANE
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Healthy Corner Stores: Parkside Grocery is proud to be Spokane’s newest Healthy Corner Store! We carry 12 or more varieties of fresh fruit & vegetables, whole grain, and low-fat dairy. We have baby supplies, accept WIC, and have an on-site butcher who provides us with fresh cut meat daily. Take the tricycles and leave the car at home – we’re located in the middle of one of Spokane’s oldes and most walkable neighborhoods! All day @ 1913 W. Maxwell
SPOKANE
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Check out the café! New Leaf Bakery Cafe provides opportunities to homeless and low-income women through culinary job training. Through the program women learn food service skills, job readiness skills, and receive job search support. The six month program helps women develop into dependable and confident workers for the growing food service industry in Spokane. All day @ 3104 W. Fort George Wright Dr.
SPOKANE
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Food Day Donation Event at Bravern Sur La Table in Bellevue! Sur La Table has recently partnered with Wholesome Wave to bring fresh and local fruits and vegetables to communities in need with monetary support from employees across the United States. In addition, Sur La Table is hosting a Food Day Donation event on October 24th, encouraging customers and employees alike to make donations online and at any store location, which will directly benefit Wholesome Wave. Sur La Table will match your donations up to $25,000 on this day. 11111 NE 8th Street Suite 30
BELLEVUE
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PNW Co-op “Eat local” challenge! As members of Spokane County’s Food Access Coalition, we’re inviting everyone to cook a meal with local ingredients. They could include veggies from your garden or farmers market, or our PNW Co-op lentils and split peas from the bulk department of Main Market Co-op, Pilgrim’s Market or Moscow Food Co-op. Be creative & share your recipe ideas on our PNW Co-op Specialty Foods page on Facebook. You never who you’ll inspire!
SPOKANE, your home, and everywhere.

Building Blocks of Healthy Nutrition! Celebrate National Food Day by learning about the basic building blocks of healthy nutrition at Columbia Basin College. 3:30 @ 26000 N.20th
PASCO
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Tuesday, October 25

PCC’s annual membership meeting will be a Food Day event! (closed)

Clark County Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting! Find local products. Meet buyers and farmers. Make connections: Join local producers, distributors, health care professionals, school nutrition directors, chefs, sustainable food advocates, and consumers for a day of network building, expert panel discussions, and more. Help build connections, creating healthier people, jobs, and environment. Trade meeting topics: * Sourcing local “101″ * Farm-to-restaurant buying * Farm-to-institutional buying * Farm-to-retailer buying * Supply & demand logistics * And more! Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA  98668, 9 a.m.
VANCOUVER, WA
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Wednesday, October 26

Seattle Tilth will host a screening of The Greenhorns in the Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. 4th Floor, Seattle, 7 pm.
SEATTLE
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Questions about the 2012 Farm Bill? Get them answered! Central Co-op (formerly Madison Market) will host Fresh Starts, a multi-part Food Day event including a session on the 2012 Farm Bill and a free screening of The Greenhorns, as well as events in the store. The Farm Bill 2012 session is Wednesday night at 6:30 at the Douglass-Truth Library.

SEATTLE
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Thursday, October 27

The University of Washington Nutrition Sciences Program in the School of Public Health will host a symposium on nutrition, food access, food justice, and health. UW Student Farm will host an event and film night.
SEATTLE
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Attend a screening of the film Nourish Food + Community and harvest exchange!  This year, to celebrate Food Day, Healthy People Alliance is hosting community screenings of Nourish, an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. The events will also include information tables, guest speakers, local food producers, local restaurants and a preview of the Nourish Middle School Curriculum Guide.
5:30 Community Room @ Goldendale Library (131 W Burgen St)
GOLDENDALE
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Dragonfly Cinema in Port Orchard: As part of its West Coast tour, The Greenhorns will stop at Dragonfly Cinema in Port Orchard Washington. Film director Severine von Tschamer Fleming will be there to discuss the film and answer questions.  822 Bay Street, Port Orchard, WA  98366 7 pm
PORT ORCHARD
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Friday, October 28

Seasonal Feast – A celebration of URBAN abundance! The event is a farm-to-table experience. Farmers, chefs, and foodies from across Clark County come to the Seasonal Feast table to share a meal and create friendships that will build the web of our local food system. 1710 SW 9th Ave. Battle Ground, WA  98604, 6 pm
BATTLE GROUND
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