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Barriers to Entry: Challenges and Resources for Beginning Farmers

May 9, 2015 by Ecology Center

“Are you making a profit?” is a tough question for any farmer to answer, especially for a beginning farmer like Marsha Habib, a young woman of color who has overcome incredible odds to be doing what she clearly loves. Marsha answers honestly that at best it’s a break-even business, mentioning the challenges that come with… Read more »

Ecology Center Members’ Farm Tour: Beginning Farmers, 4/26/15

April 14, 2015 by Ecology Center

Join us as we turn our focus to the people who grow the food we eat, and social justice issues connected with training, start up costs, and access to land for beginning farmers. We will travel to Hollister, CA to visit with Oya Organics, Golden Rule Organics, and Avalos Organic Farm to discuss challenges and… Read more »

Top Herbicide Roundup Could Cause Cancer, Says Study from World Health Organization

March 24, 2015 by Ecology Center

A new study published this week draws the conclusion that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is a likely carcinogen. This study has quickly caught media attention in part because it is coming from a well-respected, international group of scientists connected to the World Health Organization. Categorizing glyphosate as a probable carcinogen is a strong… Read more »

Día de los Muertos and Halloween Celebration, 10/28/14

October 20, 2014 by Ecology Center

Our annual event to honor deceased loved ones, farmworkers, and celebrate with festive costumes returns to the South Berkeley Farmers’ Market. Please join us, Tuesday, October 28 from 2 – 6pm in honoring and celebrating. This year, a community altar by artist and youth activist Emma Gomez will pay tribute to community members and workers… Read more »