Better food for all: Oakland Food Policy Council plans 2010 programs
Article by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Tue, 27 Apr at 1:12am.

The Oakland Food Policy Council, whose mission is to promote a sustainable and equitable food system, met Thursday evening at City Hall in Oakland, Calif., to discuss its 2010 priorities.

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Marathon Time, Clockwork Orange, New Bus Schedules: Daily Brief, March 26
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Fri, 26 Mar at 10:04am.

The Oakland Running Festival is this weekend. There are still some spots open in all races. If you want to run, you can still register -- but not online. Stop by the Expo at the Oakland Marriott City Center Saturday 9am-6pm to register in person and get your packet. There is no registration or packet pick-up on Sunday.

...And do you know where your street closures will be? We've got 'em right here! Plan ahead if you don't want to get stuck. And remember, street closures may affect your biking and transit routes, too.

Speaking of getting around, Sunday March 28 is when the latest round of AC Transit service changes take effect...

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Advance your urban food growing and sustainable design skills without breaking the credit union
Blog entry by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Fri, 19 Mar at 10:07am.

Getting your permaculture design certification (PDC) can sometimes be financially out of reach.

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Urban homesteading: Agitate, educate, pollinate!
Blog entry by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Sat, 20 Feb at 5:49pm.

Oakland can boast of yet another local resource that will help residents build their urban ag and home-making skills: The Institute of Urban Homesteading.  The 2010 season is now open for registration.  Starting in March, IUH-Oakland will be offering affordable workshops on everything from Organic Gardening, Rainwater Harvesting, and Cheesemaking to Beekeeping, Seed Starting, and Raising Backyard Chickens.  The workshops are held at the homes of individuals in Oakland and Berkeley, with some classes in Alameda and Marin.

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Urban Permaculture Course at Berkeley Sustainability Institute Now FREE!
Blog entry by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Wed, 3 Feb at 5:34pm.

Weekly Urban Permaculture courses are now FREE!

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Community Event: Planting Justice Fundraising Party, December 13
Blog entry by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Mon, 7 Dec at 7:18am.

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

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