The Missouri Legislature, also known as the General Assembly, is composed of a 34-member Senate and a 163-member House of Representatives. The General Assembly arguably has the most effect on our daily lives, including energy prices, water quality standards, healthy food access, public land, and so much more. The secretary of state is responsible for…
Read More2020 Environmental Priorities
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…
Read MoreMCE Response Letter to MU’s CAFO Videos
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Read MoreFood Equity Advisory Board
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,…
Read MoreFarmers: RSVP for GAP and FSMA Workshop
Calling all farmers! Join Missouri Coalition for the Environment, Missouri Extension, and Lincoln University Extension on March 2nd for a free three hour workshop explaining the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) certifications, why you would need them, and how to go about getting them. The workshop will be held at the University of Missouri…
Read MoreCity of St. Louis Could Build on Previous Healthy Food Access Legislation
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…
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