When did you start farming? I was raised on the farm I currently own. I have been in love with this land and the potential it holds as far back as I can remember. Some of my earliest memories are of climbing out of my crib at nap time to go check on the hogs….
Read MoreSTLFPC Spotlight on Jenn DeRose of the Green Dining Alliance
What part of the food system do you work on? The Green Dining Alliance is a certification program that works with restaurants to reduce their environmental impact through reducing their energy and water use, reducing waste, educating their staff and customers, and encouraging them to source more local food. Restaurants in the GDA receive an…
Read MoreLocal Food Hero: Spotlight on Sandy Sorensen of Sorensen’s Heritage Farm
Sandy Sorensen is not your average pork farmer. In the overcrowded field of meat vendors at the farmer’s market, Sorensen sets herself apart by inventing new, innovative sausages. Examples of her “wacky” products include sriracha honey chicken jerky, Total Eclipse (black, polish sausage with squid ink) and maple chocolate bacon skewers. She is well…
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Intern with Missouri Coalition for the Environment this summer Spend the summer with MCE and learn about the intersection of the environment, public health, and justice. We are a statewide environmental advocacy group working to empower citizens to make systemic changes in their communities to protect and defend the environment for the benefit of all….
Read MoreDefend Family Farmers & Local Food
The Issue: Defend Family Farmers & Local Food Missouri is in the midst of a struggle between family farmers and corporate farms. The siting and permitting of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO’s) is an ongoing issue in rural areas and the state capitol. MCE supports legislation that will protect family farmers, keep agriculture decisions in local…
Read MoreSign up for Schnucks E-Scrip & AmazonSmile
Support MCE while you shop for groceries and other products. With Schnucks’s e-scrip and AmazonSmile, a portion of your purchases goes back to supporting MCE’s work to protect Missouri’s environment. Sign up for Schnucks E-Scrip With Schnucks e-scrip you earn up to 3% of your purchase amount for MCE. Stop in at Schnucks and pick…
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