Explore MCE’s Statewide Local Food Resources Map to find efforts in cities across Missouri working to support local, sustainable food systems! Check out our other food system maps and story maps: Statewide Factory Farm Map and Story Map Policy and Agriculture Story Map Sustainable Agriculture Story Map Soil Story Map St. Louis Interactive Local Foodshed…
Read MoreSocial Media Advocacy – Food & Farm
Below, you will find templates for posts with actions to support MCE’s Food and Farm program. Share these as Instagram stories or posts to inspire your followers to take action to protect their environment! Helpful reminders as you share your post: If you share an Instagram story, don’t forget to use the link feature, which…
Read MoreTake Action Now: Support Grocery Ordering and Delivery for SNAP Recipients
Congress is working on their fourth pandemic aid package and they have an incredible opportunity to advance food justice by making online grocery ordering and delivery available for all people regardless of income and proximity to…
Read MoreGreater St. Louis Area Gleaning Program
What is Gleaning Gleaning involves a team of volunteers going to a farm to harvest or pick up already harvested unwanted food from the farmer for donation. Gleaned food is quickly distributed to food-insecure individuals and families in the region. Gleaning is happening all across the country and as of June 2020, it is now…
Read MoreEnsure Farmers and Families Get the Support They Need in the Next Coronavirus Aid Package
Congress is working on its fourth pandemic aid package and food system workers, and families still have needs that Congress can address. Fortunately, there are several bills that could make it into the fourth aid package – but we need your help to ensure that happens! Email Senator Blunt and Senator Hawley today and…
Read MoreThe State of Dicamba Regulation in the U.S. and Missouri
The State of Dicamba Regulation Sophie Watterson, River Protection Intern At the federal level, the EPA is responsible for registering agricultural chemicals like dicamba under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Dicamba registration expires every two years to “ensure that the EPA retains the ability to easily modify the registration or allow the…
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