Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Thu, 11 Mar at 3:42pm.

The days of the hospital snack cart rolling through the waiting room loaded with candy, chips, hot dogs and French fries are coming to a close, for some Oakland hospitals at least.

Blog entry by Meg Spohn.
Last updated at Thu, 11 Mar at 9:30am.

Straight from the Scoeity for Agriculture and Food Ecology:

Blog entry by Meg Spohn.
Last updated at Thu, 11 Mar at 9:27am.

Straight from the Society for Agriculture and Food Ecology:

How do we close the food gap?

For those into sustainable food and food access--and willing to travel to San Francisco--this talk is a don't miss. Slow Food Bay Area will host a panel on how to make good, clean and fair food accessible to everyone.

Blog entry by Amy Wilson.
Last updated at Sat, 6 Mar at 9:24am.

 What are you doing this upcoming Saturday?  Do you want to be inspired?  Meet the next generation of changemakers?  Cultivate some hope for the future?

Blog entry by Christian Smitherum.
Last updated at Sat, 6 Mar at 9:23am.

This blog entry comments on Cynthia Josephs article concerning the Laurel Village Community Farmers Market and is written by a small business person who sells at the market.

Thank you Thank you  Thank you.

Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Thu, 4 Mar at 7:10am.

Nine-year-old Orion Skye Smit-Holm will be selling the first apples, cider and dried fruit ever offered at the Oakland Community Farmers Market this Saturday.

Article by Emilie Raguso.
Last updated at Sun, 24 Jan at 11:55am.

Oakland has many neighborhoods where social action has improved food access, in West Oakland in particular. But many people continue to live in areas that qualify as food deserts, where there are no outlets to purchase healthy food within walking distance.

Article by Meg Spohn.
Last updated at Sat, 26 Dec at 12:24pm.

For those who want to celebrate the Winter Solstice on Monday without staying up all night listening to The Beatles' “Here Comes the Sun,” for those who want to learn to make their own jam so they h

Blog entry by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Mon, 7 Dec at 6:18am.

Planting Justice, a Temescal-based urban agriculture and food justice organization, is holding its first end-of-year fundraising party at the Humanist Hall!

Come celebrate the hard work and quick progress this organization has made creating tangible change throughout the Bay Area towards a more just and sustainable urban food system.  Enjoy a nig

Article by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Wed, 4 Nov at 6:16am.

When you see a rooftop bustling with activity, it’s usually because something is under construction. On this sunny Oakland roof, a group of young people working with soil and seedlings is also building something: food security, healthier communities, and a sustainable economy. They’re volunteers for Oakland-based food justice organization Planting Justice, founded earlier this year.

Article by Sarah Terry-Cobo.
Last updated at Mon, 2 Nov at 6:11pm.
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 2 Nov at 11:13am.

Oakland, CA (October 30, 2009) – A new report released today  by Urban Food.org, with support from the HOPE Collaborative and City Slicker Farms, identifies 1,200 acres of vacant and underutilized public land in Oakland, California, that could potentially be used for food production.

Blog entry by Kwan Booth.
Last updated at Mon, 26 Oct at 10:33am.

We wanted to offer a freshly grown, organic congratulations to People's Grocery. The West Oakland food justice organization just won the 2009 Human Rights Heroes at Home Humanitarian Award, presented by the good folks over at Global Exchange