On this page: Review MCE’s priority bills this legislative session. Lawmakers in Jefferson City arguably have more influence over our environment than local or federal elected officials, making your engagement critical. Report back on your engagement! Let us know how your engagement went with your state representative and state senator. This helps MCE be more…
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The Food Equity Advisory Board (FEAB) is an engaged group of community champions who advocate on behalf of their peers to help promote a thriving, local food system that supports the wants and needs of the overall community — its health, environment, and economy. FEAB works to ensure every community member has a voice for positive,…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2018 Contact: Melissa Vatterott – 314.581.0561 – mvatterott@moenviron.org Alderwoman Cara Spencer – 314.556.7379 – spencerc@stlouis-mo.gov St. Louis, MO: The Board of Alderman continues to respond to a growing interest in urban agriculture, healthy food access, and keeping money local. Board Bill 140 exempts farmers who sell at farmers’ markets from the city’s business license…
Read MoreGrowing for Pantries Workshop RSVP Join us at the Growing for Pantries: Fresh Food for All workshop to learn how community gardens, congregations, and food pantries can unite in the effort to reduce food insecurity in St. Louis. Gateway Greening, Operation Food Search, and MCE have come together through the St. Louis Food Policy Coalition to make this…
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Read MoreHow did you get started working in the food system? North Newstead Association has supported community gardens throughout our continually expanding service area. Access to fresh and local produce as well as the skills necessary to cultivate those healthy foods is integral to NNA’s mission of promoting community development in north St. Louis City. Recently,…
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