To bring a national group of wheat buyers and consumer group representatives on a public education tour of wheat-growing states to discuss concerns about genetically modified wheat as part of the No GM Wheat Campaign.
To reduce water nutrient pollution by providing technical assistance to farmers interested in composting waste.
To hire a part-time marketing coordinator to develop marketing programs for Vermont maple producers.
To counter the Bush Administration’s weakening of environmental protections and standards by providing a platform for thirteen national organizations to collaborate on selected areas under major assault: clean air, clean water, energy and oil drilling in the Arctic wilderness.
To support the Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative, which will build and strengthen links between environmental health and developmental and learning disabilities constituencies.
To raise awareness in Vermont of the public health and environmental hazards of genetically engineered agriculture; promote a moratorium on genetically engineered crops in the state; and build momentum in other New England states for local campaigns to raise awareness…
To inform and stimulate discussions leading to the adoption of long-term integrated government and industry chemicals management policies, by developing a vision for sustainable chemicals policy, educating US stakeholders about European, US and international chemicals policy initiatives, and by supporting…
To link farmers, consumers, social service and government agencies, processing and slaughter facilities, institutions, restaurants, faith groups, and businesses to increase the demand for and supply of local foods.
To provide general support; and to support the Health and Environment Funders Network.
To create and support local climate action groups in Massachusetts, recruit municipalities to join the Cities for Climate Protection campaign, and assist cities and towns in implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.