Monday, July 27, 2009

Check out San Francisco

Hey there,

Giulia sent me a link to an article about some movements in the right direction in San Francisco:

Newsom’s fresh idea: mandates on healthy food.
San Francisco Chronicle, July 9

Newsom on Wednesday issued an executive directive he hopes will dramatically change how San Franciscans eat. All city departments have six months to conduct an audit of unused land -including empty lots, rooftops, windowsills and median strips - that could be turned into community gardens or farms that could benefit residents, either by working at them or purchasing the fresh produce. Food vendors that contract with the city must offer healthy and sustainable food. All vending machines on city property must also offer healthy options, and farmers' markets must begin accepting food stamps, although some already do.

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