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The Hive: Resources for Food System Changemakers
Issue No. 92
December, 2019
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The HIVE
Resources for Food System Changemakers🐝
A monthly digest of food system happenings 
We invite contributions from any sector of the regional food system, Info@ChesapeakeFoodshed.net
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Catalyzing connections and collaborations that build a sustainable, resilient, inclusive, & equitable regional food system in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sponsorship Opportunities

You're a food systems connoisseur. 

You value local food and the labor it takes to grow it.

You are a food justice advocate.

You care about the environment.

You have good taste and fresh ideas about what's needed to improve

our regional food system to make it more resilient and equitable.

We're not just buttering you up.

You'd probably make a great Chesapeake Foodshed Network sponsor!

You can reach our audience of nearly 2,000 food system changemakers.
Email us to find out how. 
SPOTLIGHT

Join the Chesapeake Foodshed Network as we drive food system change by including community voices in funding allocation decisions while increasing solidarity amongst grassroots changemakers.

In 2020 CFN will host a Shared Gifting Event to shift power and center community in the decision making of how much and where funds get distributed.

To get involved or donate, email info@chesapeakefoodshed.net.

CFN is powered by our Hive Participants.
Donate today!

Please and Thank you!

CALL TO ACTION

How has CFN contributed your efforts, and how best can we add value to your work in the years ahead?
Take the Survey
The season of rest and reflection is here. What do you value most?

As we wrap-up 2019, the Chesapeake Foodshed Network Steering Team needs your help. We know you've been working all season, combatting inequities in the food system, reforming our region and capturing carbon through your regenerative efforts. THANK YOU!
 

The Value of the Chesapeake Foodshed Network

We're conducting a short survey to gauge the value of the Network and gather your ideas for next steps.

  • Lend a hand by raising your voice.
  • Participation will take about 5 minutes.
  • Please click the survey link to participate.
Take the Survey

CONNECT & WIN
Have you made a connection through the Chesapeake Foodshed Network?
CFN has been hosting happy hours in the DC area. Foodshed farmers, friends, funders and photographers get together for a good time. Have you made a connection through a CFN happy hour, work group, webinar, or social media thread? We would love to hear about it!
Email us your story about foodshed connections and collaborations and you'll be entered to win a new book of your choice!
 
Food Justice Now by Joshua Sbicca
or 
Food Town, USA by Mark Winne
or
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and Michael Eric Dyson
POLICY AND REQUESTS FOR INPUT
Environmental Justice Act For All Act
Deadline: The deadline to provide comments is January 24th
For more information visit https://naturalresources.house.gov/environmental-justice. 
EVENTS, MEETINGS AND OTHER FOOD SYSTEM HAPPENINGS
by STATE
ONLINE

Survey to better understand different forms of localized food
sovereignty across the United States

Urban Ecology Collaborative 
Virtual meetings on the third Wednesday of every month
10am-11am Eastern Time

MidAtlantic Women in Ag Webinars
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each Month at Noon Eastern Time


DISTRICT of COLUMBIA

Rooting DC
February 29th, all day

DC Grassroots Planning Coalition
Gathers every second Saturday
A network of DC residents & organizations from all 8 Wards committed to pursuing racial, economic, and environmental justice through equitable development.

MARYLAND

Future Harvest CASA Upcoming Field School Events


PENNSYLVANIA

Exploring the Small Farm Dream in western PA
December 18th from 9am-12pm
Penn State Extension Beaver County


PASA Workshops & Events

New York

The Institute for Mindful Agriculture presents a winter workshop:
The answers to the crisis of climate change, food sovereignty, health and well-being are all rooted in SOIL.
February 21-23

Virginia

3rd Annual 2020 Women in Agriculture Gathering!
February 20-21st

West Virginia

Food Safety Programs for Growers
December 10: Bridgeport Conference Center

REGIONAL

Chesapeake CRAFT Monthly Farm Tours and Potlucks
CONFERENCES
The 5th Community Food Systems Annual Event

Thursday and Friday, January 9 and 10, 2020
Des Moines, Iowa
Two pre-conference workshops take place January 9: a Local Food Leader train-the-trainer, and a Business Model Canvas workshop. The community food systems event on January 10 will feature keynotes, open space, breakouts and poster session presentations. Become a sponsor or exhibitor. Space is limited; first-come, first-served. Deadline is December 20.

11th Annual Choose Clean Water Coalition Conference
Deadline: January 10th

Virginia Biological Farming Conference
January 11-13, 2020, Roanoke, VA

Farming for our Soil, Livelihood and Community
Future Harvest CASA Conference
January 16-18, 2020
College Park Mariott & Conference Center in Hyattsville, MD


NOFA-NY’s 38th Annual Organic Farming and Gardening Conference
January 17-19, 2020

PASA's 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Conference
February 5-8, 2020, Lancaster, PA

16th Annual West Virginia Small Farm Conference
February 19-22, 2020, Charlestown, WVA

Farm to Institution New England (FINE) Campus Farmer Summit
Saturday, February 22nd at Stonehill College in Easton, MA 

National Good Food Network Conference 
March 10-13, 2020, New Orleans, LA

10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference  
April 21-23, 2020, Albuquerque, NM
Hosted by the National Farm to School Network
Scholarship Application Now Open, Deadline: Nov. 1, 2019

2020 Collective Impact Convening
May 6-8, 2020, Minneapolis, MN

CleanMed 2020
May 12-14, Orlando, FL

 11th annual Choose Clean Water Conference
May 19-21, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia
Submit a Proposal, deadline Friday, January 10 at 5:00 pm

Cultivating Connections: Exploring Entry Points Into Sustainable Food Systems
May 27-30, 202, Athens, GA
Call for Abstracts Deadline Jan. 31
GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Food Policy Networks 5th Annual Photo Contest:
deadline: December 20th

SMADC Announces Funding for Round of Farmer Mini-Grants
December 31, 2019

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Farm to School Grant Program
In the upcoming FY 2020 grant cycle, USDA anticipates awarding approximately $10 million in grant funding to support efforts that improve access to local foods in schools.
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP, part of FOTO)
February 13, 2020

Organic Transitions Program (ORG)
February 27, 2020

The PA Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for Small Business Advantage Energy Efficiency and Pollution Reduction Grants. Applications will be considered until April 12, 2020 or until funds are exhausted. 
JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS
by STATE
DC

Waterkeepers Chesapeake Communications & Outreach Associate

Food Recovery Network
Program Associate

The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)
Web Content Associate
Digital Content Associate


MD

Future Harvest
Membership and Donor Outreach Coordinator
deadline: December 20th

Waterkeepers Chesapeake
Communications & Outreach Associate


PA

Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture 
Classifieds - Jobs & Internships Listings

Rodale Institute Staff & Volunteers Positions & Internships


NATIONAL

COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
deadline: December 29th

Saafon
Executive Director
Deadline: January 1st

Tufts University
Professor of the Practice in Food Systems
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission has released the 2019 edition of the Farm Holiday Guide, a free booklet featuring Southern Maryland farm products and events available during the holidays.

REPORTS & RESEARCH

Make your voice heard:
Conservation stewardship program interim rule

Racial Equity in the Food System Workgroup

The Importance of Vision in Food System Transformation
JAFSCD

Reimagining School Cafeterias
FoodCorps

‘From a circle of introductions’: adult learning and empowerment of women agricultural landowners

Small American Farmers Are Nearing Extinction 
COMMUNITY CALENDARS
DC
DC Food Policy Council Calendar 

MARYLAND
Maryland FarmLINK

NY
Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming 

PENNSYLVANIA 
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture Event List

CHESAPEAKE REGION/NORTHEAST
National Farm to School Network Calendar of Events

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) Event List

Future Harvest Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture Calendar
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