Santa Fe Food Policy

Ethanol: Profit or Food?

Everyday, more people are beginning to realize Climate Change is a real serious issue. Today we have temperature levels in the high 40′s in the middle of winter. Even in Washington, D.C. a few weeks ago, the temperature was 70 degrees in the middle of January. As a former Washingtonian this is a very drastic [...]

Elder Power

When I walk through the Santa Fe community, promoting fresh, local, traditional food the residents’ eyes light up and the ideas flow. Navigating through the food pantries that service Santa Fe, I gained knowledge on a world I had never been accustomed to. The people I met and the workers I worked along side with [...]

Entrepreneurs Keep Local Food Movement Fire Going

The Local Food Movement has gained monumental traction since First Lady Obama launched the White House garden and “Let’s Move.” For the past three years, communities across the United States are making local food their number one priority. Communities are using schools, non-profit organizations, and public policy to make an impact. Though many have overlooked [...]

Slow Food Dinner and Book Discussion

When: January 16, 2012 6:30pm Where: Santa Fe, NM Overview: January’s book- Food Rebels, Guerrilla Gardeners, and Smart-Cookin’ Mamas, Fighting Back in an Age of Industrial Agriculture by Mark Winne. Potluck dinner. Contact Information: ellenlampert@q.com

Macrobiotic Cooking Class

When: January 14, 2012 10am Where: Santa Fe, NM Overview: Presented by Slow Food-SF. Taught by Jane Steinberg. Hands-on class, discussion of seasonal food selections and preparation for spring. Cost: $25 Contact Information: 505-983-0062, slowfoodsantafe@gmail.com

Unicopia Alliance Conference

When: January 14, 2012 9am-4pm Where: Santa Fe, NM Overview: Community leaders; city, county and state officials; Presentations on climate and the movement toward a green economy, the municipal grid, sustainability and social justice on the Navajo Nation, fracking regulations, Sen. Wirth’s bill on corporations paying their fair share in NM, and more. Bring your [...]

Xeriscape Expo

When: Feb. 25, 2012 9am-5pm Feb. 26, 2012 10am-4pm Where: Manuel Lujan Building, Expo NM ABQ Overview: Over 200 exhibitors. Sessions on drip irrigation, appropriate plant selection, xeriscape principles, soil and more. Speakers include Judith Philips, Nate Downey, George Radnovich, Ryan Daniell, Richard Perce, Cheryl Kent, Mark Brotten and many more. Raffle drawings. Free and [...]

17th Water Conservation Conference

When: February 23-24, 2012 Where: Crown Plaza Hotel, 1901 University Blvd. NE ABQ Overview: “Collaboration for New Solutions” Integrated Architecture, Community Organization, New Technologies, Adaptive Agriculture, Urban Forest, Landscape Ecology, Sustainable Sites. Speakers include William DeBuys, David Gutzler Ph.D, Karlis Viceps, Nate Downey, Miguel Santistevan, Stephen W. Kress, Dr. Kathleen Wolf Ph.D, and many others. [...]

NM Organic Farming Conference

When: February 17-18, 2012 7:30am-5pm Where: Marriott Pyramid North 5151 San Francisco Rd. NE Overview: The Southwest’s premiere conference on organic/sustainable agriculture. Over 30 sessions taught by organic producers and experts on crops, livestock, weed & pest management, market gardening, farm support. Registration for one day: $60; two days: $100. Presented by Farm to Table, [...]

Pine Needle Basket Weaving

When: February 11-12 or 18-19, 2012 Where: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th Street NW Overview: Pine Needle Basket Weaving with Mary Lou Olivas (Ysleta del Sur Pueblo) Cost: $60 Contact Information: www.indianpueblos.org, 1-888-855-7902