11 Days for Food Justice events!

The following is a press release from Nonviolent Carbondale and the 11 Days for Food Justice events. The Winter Farmers Market is happy to be a part of this great initiative and will be hosting special speakers, demos and events throughout the 11 Days (and before!)

We begin our events with THIS SATURDAY's 4th Annual Seed Swap!

This week we will also host Susan Odum of the University of Illinois Extension. Through interactive display, demos and prizes for participation, Odum will impart the importance of buying local and supporting a local economy!

 Here is the press release for the rest of the 11days events throughout Carbondale!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nonviolent Carbondale to Hold 11 Days for Food Justice Events in Carbondale

CARBONDALE – Nonviolent Carbondale, a coalition of citizens and
organizations, has planned another 11 Days event. From February 21st
through March 3rd, the 11 Days for Food Justice will include over 30
events, happening throughout the city. Sponsored by various community
organizations, there will be a variety of speakers, movies, workshops,
and discussions.

Information about the 11 Days for Food Justice, including a full list
of events, can be found on the website
http://www.nonviolentcarbondale.org/.

Jessica Bradshaw, Chair of the Carbondale Human Relations Commission,
says, “The idea came from the University. This year, most of SIU’s
incoming freshmen read selections from a book called Reclaiming our
Food, by Tanya Denckla Cobb, a primer on food issues.” While the
University emphasizes sustainability and food, Bradshaw says “it is
also important to consider issues of justice when we talk about food.”

Elissa Johnson, co-organizer of the Winter Farmer’s Market and member
of the group organizing 11 Days for Food Justice, says,  “Food is not
often considered an issue of social justice, but this connection is
important for the continuation and development of equitable
communities." By definition, Bradshaw says, “food access and justice
affects everyone because everyone eats.”

Nonviolent Carbondale started as a working group of the Carbondale
Human Relations Commission. In the past two years, they have hosted
two other “11 Days” events: the 11 Days for Peace in September 2011
and the 11 Days for Compassion in May 2012.

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Contacts:
Elissa Johnson
Co-Organizer, Carbondale Winter Farmer's Market
Email: eliss.uhj@gmail.com
Cell Phone: 618-924-4222

Jessica Bradshaw
Carbondale Human Relations Commission, Chair
Email: jbradshaw21@yahoo.com
Cell Phone: 618-203-9626