USDA reports that fewer than 1% of American farms are organic.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is holding three obesity prevention hearings this month. The hearing in Chicago will take place on Feb. 26, from 1-4 p.m. at 160 N. LaSalle. IDPH is seeking public testimony. More info here.
Healthy Youth Partnership is organizing a Food Summit at St. Louis University on March 4. Details here.
The Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development is requesting briefs and papers on best practices in urban and peri-urban agriculture.
White House Food Initiative Coordinator and Assistant Chef Sam Kass appeared on The Today Show to talk about First Lady Michelle Obama's upcoming childhood obesity prevention campaign. Click here to watch the video.
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