By: Melissa A. Vatterott, Food and Farm Coordinator On August 5th and 6th, 2015, MCE’s Executive Director Heather Navarro, Clean Water Policy Coordinator Alicia, and I spent time in Kansas City to meet with several environmental and sustainable food system organizations. I met specifically organizations working in KC’s thriving local food scene. Five of the organizations I met…
Read MoreDivide in Concord: Get Fired Up about the Power of Grassroots Citizen Action
By Caitlin Zera January 12, 2016 Divide in Concord is the perfect documentary film for anyone who wants to get fired up about local politics and…
Read MoreOzark National Scenic Riverways at Risk
In 2011, American Rivers designated the Ozark National Scenic Riverways one of the most endangered rivers in the country. Unfortunately, not much has changed since then and some things have gotten worse. MCE and Friends of Ozark Riverways want to protect the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and rich history of the Riverways. We have an opportunity to…
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Local Food Event: Farmplicity Launch Party
By: Melissa A. Vatterott, Food and Farm Coordinator On August 3rd, Food and Farm Coordinator Melissa Vatterott and summer 2015 intern Divya Babbula visited Sunfarm Food Service Inc. to learn about their launch of the new Farmplicity, a website where institutional buyers, such as restaurants, can search for and then order available farm products. According to the…
Read MoreIn Defense of Food: Michael Pollan’s Manifesto Onscreen
By Caitlin Zera January 5, 2016 You may have read the book, but have you seen the movie? Last week, Michael Pollan’s “eaters’ manifesto” In Defense of Food came to the small screen and premiered as a television documentary film on PBS stations across the country. In Defense of Food Directed by Michael Schwarz Runtime: 1 hr…
Read MoreMississippi River Report Card fails to Grade what matters
// An abridged version of this article was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on December 30, 2015. By: Brad Walker – Missouri Coalition for the Environment, Caroline Pufalt – Missouri Chapter of the Sierra Club and Christine Favilla – Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club November 23, 2015 The American Watershed Initiative’s (AWI) recent…
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