MESA's 5th Annual Forging Farmers Event: Celebrating Women Transforming the Food System San Francisco Women's Building Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30pm Reserve your tickets here Panelist Speakers: Rowen White is a Seed Keeper from the Mohawk community of Akwesasne, and an activist for seed sovereignty, as well as farmer, mother, community leader and educator. She […]
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We packed this year’s orientation with an incredible diversity of activities in both San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Stewards from Haiti, Taiwan, Ecuador, South Korea, Grenada, Thailand, and Peru got a crash course in sustainable food systems with some of the workers, educators and farmers who are radically changing the way we grow, eat, and
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Upon return home to Ghana, Abraham promptly laid the groundwork for his own organization called "the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA)". Our recent Indiegogo campaign enabled MESA to send a $400 SPRIG grant to support Abraham's new NGO to reduce pesticide use, connect women rice farmers to markets, and diversify income for nomadic farming communities in some
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Come support new leaders in sustainable food systems by celebrating our 2014 alliance of global stewards! Enjoy flavorful, multi-cultural tapas sourced from our local organic breadbasket and served by Executive Chef Damien Jones from the Natural Grocery Company Annex. Be inspired by the powerful work of MESA Stewards, Hosts and Educators. Sip on California's finest beer and wine while
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You did it! We Raised $31,078! Our hearts are full with gratitude for your support, generosity, and encouragement. We started this campaign not knowing what to expect, and the collective action of 236 global citizens has been nothing short of astounding. Thank you for supporting small farmers and aspiring food leaders. Thank you for
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