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St Louis Food Policy @STLFoodPolicy

STLFPC works to promote a thriving, local food system that supports the health, community, environment, & economy of Greater St. Louis

Joined November 2015
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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. ow.ly/pMj050ylyjr
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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: stltoday.com/lifestyles/heal…
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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. apps.urban.org/features/disr…

Disrupting Food Insecurity

Tapping data for strategies that tackle the root causes

apps.urban.org
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JUST IN: The Trump Administration published a final rule disallowing hundreds of thousands of individuals from using SNAP to support them against food insecurity. npr.org/2019/12/04/784732180…

Nearly 700,000 SNAP Recipients Could Lose Benefits Under New Trump Rule

The Trump administration has finalized a rule to limit food stamp benefits for single able-bodied adults who can't show that they work more than 20 hours a week, though legal challenges are possible.

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Check out this upcoming course in 2020 from our friends at the Permaculture Institute!
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. gofundme.com/f/improve-north…
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Learn how to write a successful @SAREProgram Farmer/Rancher Grant to fund #SustainableAgriculture research on your farm!
Are you a city dweller wondering how you can live a more #sustainable lifestyle? Check out this one-day workshop on October 5 organized by @MUExtSTL
MU Extension in St. Louis County@MUExtSTL
16 Sep 2019
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 extension.missouri.edu/stlou…. #MUExtSTL #sustainable @feastmag @WKTimes @gatewaygardener
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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 : farmcommons.org/guidingfarme…
Let the Food Equity Advisory Board know what "food equity" means to YOU!
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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
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Donate today to help us provide access to healthy, local food for all St. Louisans! Learn more here: moenvironment.org/food-retai… #FoodRetailAudit

Community Builders Network of Metro STL@CBNSTL
26 Jun 2019
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! moenvironment.org/food-retai…
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ICYMI: Make sure to check out @MoEnviron's Melissa Vatterott & Rae Miller talking all things Known & Grown STL on @STLonAir yesterday! 🥕🥬🍎 #KnownandGrownSTL #LocalFarmers #EatLocal #SupportLocal #MoEnvironment news.stlpublicradio.org/post…
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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
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