Sentences with phrase «food policy project»

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Backed by a host of investors and advisors including Techstars CTO Jud Valeski and Modern Farmer founder Ann Marie Gardner, the project has plans to incubate 10 new food businesses in its first year, tackling everything from food tech to policy solutions.

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He has been very involved in many aspects of domestic and international agricultural policy and practice development, organizing, food labeling, standards, certification and accreditation work over the years, including: Founding Chair of the USDA / National Organic Standards Board, A founder of Domestic Fair Trade Association, National Organic Coalition, and Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, Founding member of National Family Farm Coalition and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Board member of the International Organic Accreditation Service, Former NGO delegate to UN Codex / FAO / WHO Food Labeling Commission and WTO, Founding partner of Agricultural Justice Project, which has developed domestic fair trade standards for North Amerfood labeling, standards, certification and accreditation work over the years, including: Founding Chair of the USDA / National Organic Standards Board, A founder of Domestic Fair Trade Association, National Organic Coalition, and Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, Founding member of National Family Farm Coalition and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Board member of the International Organic Accreditation Service, Former NGO delegate to UN Codex / FAO / WHO Food Labeling Commission and WTO, Founding partner of Agricultural Justice Project, which has developed domestic fair trade standards for North AmerFood Labeling Commission and WTO, Founding partner of Agricultural Justice Project, which has developed domestic fair trade standards for North America.

targeted overview presentations on the current state of play and innovative policy and development project options around: on - farm losses; postharvest, packaging, transport and processing of food; and the management and re-use of waste

Mr Djibril Drame, a Resource Person at the launch of the project said it was aimed at providing guidance to food chain actors, government and private sector on appropriate food packaging systems including food packaging, materials, equipment and an enabling policy and regulatory framework.

FAO collaborates with the public sector, the private sector and civil society to develop and implement food loss and waste prevention and reduction solutions through: i) Advocacy and awareness raising; ii) Collaboration and coordination of world - wide initiatives on food loss and waste reduction; iii) Research to evidence for policy, strategy, legislation and standards development; iv) Support to investment programmes and projects.

High degree» will be held on March 20 — 22, 2014 in Exhibition Hall of Odessa Sea Commercial Port Official support to projects is provided by: • Assembly of European wine producing regions; • Association of cultural and tourist exchange (ACTE), in collaboration with Council of Europe; • Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine; • Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine; • Antitrust Committee of Ukraine; • State Agriculture Inspectorate of Ukraine; • Ukrainian corporation on viticulture and wine producing «Ukrvinprom»; • Odessa Regional State Administration.

Todd Kuiken, senior programme associate with the Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, speaks with Lisa Palmer on why he is promoting informed policy - making for the emerging food products being produced by synthetic biology processes.

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Entitled «Healthy Food Fuels Hungry Minds: Serving Change in Public School Food,» the conference is cosponsored by Let's Talk About Food, the Massachusetts State Office of Nutrition and Health, the Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic and the Harvard University Dining Services» Food Literacy Project.

Specifically, the project is working to ensure that the USDA adopts science - based nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages served and sold in schools; that it develops and implements rigorous school food safety policies; and that schools have the resources they need to train cafeteria employees and replace outdated and broken kitchen equipment.

Megan Lott, Kids» Safe and Healthful Food Project, shared an analysis of the existing policies in 50 states and the District of Columbia.

«These projects include the completion of the 2017 Farmland Protection Plan, with a grant from the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets we have hired a Farm to School Marketing Coordinator to help our regions farmers sell locally produced food products to our public schools» lunch programs and with the support of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Oneida County Health Department, Oneida County Planning Department, Mohawk Valley Community College ThINCubator and the Mohawk Valley Food Policy Council we will be conducting an extensive study of the total Oneida County Food system.&rafood products to our public schools» lunch programs and with the support of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Oneida County Health Department, Oneida County Planning Department, Mohawk Valley Community College ThINCubator and the Mohawk Valley Food Policy Council we will be conducting an extensive study of the total Oneida County Food system.&raFood Policy Council we will be conducting an extensive study of the total Oneida County Food system.&raFood system.»

Addressing a press conference in Goaso on Tuesday, the Minority Spokesman on Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu - Afriyie Akoto, said government has over the years been implementing misguided policies and poor projects in the sector which employs about 60 % of the Ghanaian population.

Together with Neiker - Tecnalia, the public body that reports to the Sub-Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Policy of the Government of the Basque Autonomous Community, the following are part of this project: Teagasc - The Agriculture and Food Development Authority (Ireland), IRSTEA (France), INTIA (Navarre), the University of Glasgow Caledonian (Scotland), and the Higher Institute for Agronomy (Portugal).

«Healthy Food Fuels Hungry Minds» was held at Harvard University on June 10, 2015, and organized by Let's Talk About Food, Massachusetts State Office of Nutrition, Health, and Safety, Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, and the Harvard University Dining Services Food Literacy Project.

This group, to which I belonged as well, met twice a year for some 15 years — discussing, debating, developing projects, writing books and articles, crafting policy proposals, consuming lots of wine and food, and doing our best to shape the trajectory of American school reform.

While in Colorado they met fellow photographers, worked with high school students, participated in a panel discussion with other artists and members of the Denver Sustainable Food Policy Network, undertook museum research, scouted sites for future projects, and met with the director of a gallery in Fort Collins who promptly offered them a show.

Dr. Cairns is coordinator of the Nexus Network, an interdisciplinary initiative funded by the ESRC bringing together researchers, policy makers, business leaders and civil society to develop collaborative projects and improve decision making on food, energy, water and the environment.

projects are disseminated in various thematic policy papers and through contributions to international conferences in the area of urban agriculture and urban food policies, for example the organisation of

RUAF organises staff training courses on this topics around the world, including modules on the analysis of urban food systems, multi-stakeholder policy design and action planning, gender mainstreaming, participatory project planning, and monitoring and evaluation.

He is also a member of the Oakland Food Policy Council and co-founder of Bay Localize, a project of Earth Island Institute.

The project involves multiple stakeholders (City Hall, public companies, private sector, and civil society) and is aligned with the Milan Food Policy and the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP).

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This publication documents thirteen case studies from city regions around the world which are developing City Region Food System (CRFS) projects, programmes, and policies, including those related to the prevention, reduction and management of food waFood System (CRFS) projects, programmes, and policies, including those related to the prevention, reduction and management of food wafood waste.

Fourteen case studies on the role of women in urban agriculture and urban food security and draft guidelines for gender mainstreaming of urban agriculture projects and policies were discussed.

Tim endorsed the Middlesborough project as exemplary and warned of the danger if such projects are used by the powers that be in bad times we are entering a most dangerous and interesting period in food policy.

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Sound knowledge of policies, strategies and projects that promote optimal food consumption and good nutrition

Good Work Network Roux Carre Market Manager New Orleans La. 09/2015 - present Responsible for creating and implementing long term strategy for growth of venue including business owners marketing director and executive board * Institute policies and standards for six food and beverage outlets ensuring all vendors are in compliance of contracts state laws local laws & health code Facilitated special projects as requested by e...

Director of Operations — Duties & Responsibilities Manage daily operation, finances and personnel of US Army dining facilities in domestic and international forums Responsible for facility and equipment valued in excess of $ 570,000 Train and supervise large staff ensuring efficient and effective food service operations Design and implement staff workflows, program policies, and meal preparation / service procedures Plan and execute breakfast, lunch, and dinner for more than 3,000 soldiers and civilians Create healthy and enjoyable menus in accordance with national nutrition standards Ensure strict compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations Oversee food / equipment inventory and orders ensuring cost effective operations Coordinate special events, field kitchens, and other special projects as assigned Manage all new construction and modification to facilities and equipment Prepare and present reports concerning finances, client satisfaction, and nutrition for senior leadership Utilize extensive military training to manage security of facilities, assets and personnel in hostile territory Consistently promoted for excellence in team leadership, dedication, professionalism, and integrity