This update was cross-posted on ChicagoREgen
Overview of the current standing of the Farm Bill
Check out Mark Bittman’s op-ed in the New York Times.
Mayor Emanuel Eases Restaurant Inspections for Low-Risk Food Establishments
Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced an ordinance that will make doing business in Chicago easier for new and existing food businesses by initiating a self-certification pilot program for low-risk food inspections and improving the efficiency of City inspectors.
Chicago Public Schools to Serve Local Chicken
The Chicago Public School system announced plans to serve antibiotic-free, local chicken in its schools' cafeterias. CPS bought 1.2 million pounds of antibiotic-free chicken from Amish farms in the Chicago area. This school district is the first in the country to offer antibiotic-free meat at such a large scale.
NRDC Announces Fourth Annual Growing Green Awards to Honor Extraordinary Contributions in Sustainable Food
Nominations will be accepted through December 9 for this national award recognizing extraordinary contributions that advance ecologically integrated farming practices, climate stewardship, water stewardship, farmland preservation, and social responsibility from farm to fork.
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