People like you who are interested in strengthening the resilience of our region
-
Jay Walsh
- 55
- North Adams, MA
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (3)
- Events
- Groups (2)
- Photos (1)
- Photo Albums
- Videos (2)
- Jay Walsh's Apps (1)
Jay Walsh's Discussions
Re-regionalizing the food system
2 Replies
The growing interest in regionalizing food systems is linked to broader concerns that the conventional agro-industrial food system has not effectively provided a nutritious, sustainable and equitable…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Northern Berkshire Transition Apr 16, 2011.
KEEP FARMING - is now FEED the Berkshires
2 Replies
Thank you for attending our FEED the Berkshires Kickoff Event! You may have noticed a slight name change, now FEED the Berkshires, is the official name of the initiative which is utilizing the Keep…Continue
Tags: Williamstown, CSA, Adams, local, Food
Started this discussion. Last reply by Northern Berkshire Transition Aug 4, 2010.
Gifts Received
Jay Walsh has not received any gifts yet
Jay Walsh's Page
Latest Activity
Jay Walsh is attending Northern Berkshire Transition's event
North Adams Green Drinks at Freight Yard Pub
August 9, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7pm
North Adams Green Drinks A gathering of people interested in conservation and environmental issues - all welcome Join us for North Adams Green Drinks, the 2nd Tuesday of the month starting at 5:30 pm at the Freight Yard Pub, Western Gateway Heritage State Park, North Adams.Like us on Facebook…See More
Jay Walsh replied to Jay Walsh's discussion Fall tour of the Greenfield Food Processing Center in the group Northern Berkshire Food Policy Council"sure I would love to. When ? In the Fall - say first week in october?"
Jay Walsh joined Northern Berkshire Transition's group
Northern Nerkshire Food Policy Council
Food Policy Councils (FPCs) bring together stakeholders from diverse food-related sectors to examine how the food system is operating and to develop recommendations on how to improve it.
Jay Walsh replied to Northern Berkshire Transition's discussion The 3/50 Project - Northern Berkshire"Fighting, literally, against chain retail
Monday, May 02, 2011
In the UK, active opposition exists to expansion plans by national supermarket chains, specifically Tesco, in traditional commercial districts and town centers where chain stores end up…"
Northern Berkshire Transition replied to Jay Walsh's discussion Re-regionalizing the food system"Regionalizing the Food System Nov 2010
report developed by Urban Design Lab (part of the Earth Institute at Columbia University) andpresented at the 2010 NESAWG…"
Jay Walsh's event was featured
Co-op Power Leaders' Retreat at Greenfield
March 25, 2011 at 4pm to March 26, 2011 at 8pm
Co-op Power Leaders' RetreatMarch 25-26 - Fri 6 pm to Saturday 4 pmnear Greenfield Mass. Place TBDCo-op Power is starting up our quarterly Leaders' Retreat for training, networking, inspiration, and movement building. Anyone who is interested in providing leadership for Co-op Power is welcome to participate including Members, Staff, Board, Energy Coaches, Organizing Council Leaders, Steering Committee Members, Volunteers, and Youth.Cyndee Fand and Shakoor Aljuwani are the lead organizers for…See More
Jay Walsh posted an eventCo-op Power Leaders' Retreat at Greenfield
March 25, 2011 at 4pm to March 26, 2011 at 8pm
Co-op Power Leaders' RetreatMarch 25-26 - Fri 6 pm to Saturday 4 pmnear Greenfield Mass. Place TBDCo-op Power is starting up our quarterly Leaders' Retreat for training, networking, inspiration, and movement building. Anyone who is interested in providing leadership for Co-op Power is welcome to participate including Members, Staff, Board, Energy Coaches, Organizing Council Leaders, Steering Committee Members, Volunteers, and Youth.Cyndee Fand and Shakoor Aljuwani are the lead organizers for…See More
Jay Walsh's event was featured
It Takes A Region - 2010: A Working Conference to Build our Northeast Food System at Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
November 11, 2010 at 8am to November 13, 2010 at 7pm
• The "Be There!" event for Northeast food system advocates• Our continuing exploration of regional food systems -- what, why, how• Work group sessions, workshops, special eventsWhat:The 18th conference and annual meeting of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG)When:November 12-13, 2010 with pre-conference trainings, November 11Where:Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany, NYWho:Food system advocates, policymakers, planners, researchers, Extension and other…See More
Jay Walsh's discussion was featuredNorthern Berkshire Local Food Security Study
Thank you for attending our FEED the Berkshires Kickoff Event! You may have noticed a slight name change, now FEED the Berkshires, is the official name of the initiative which is utilizing the Keep Farming program structure.Farming + Urban GardensEconomy + EnvironmentEducation + OutreachDiet + NutritionWe had a great event with 60 people from six northern Berkshire communities (Williamstown, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Adams, North Adams, and Florida) as well as Stamford VT. This is just the start…See More
Jay Walsh posted a photo
RUST_Talk_Flyer_ Sept-22-2010
Help Spread the Word!Print this poster and post it in your community. At work, at school the local store, restaurant you frequent often. Help get the word out about Northern Berkshire Transition Events.
Jay Walsh's Photos
Jay Walsh's Videos
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 2:39pm on July 8, 2010,
Richard Downs said… - Hey Jay
I was at the talk on 7/7 and asked you about people in the Pittsfield area who were involved in this. I have now signed up here as you can see, so I guess you can just leave me a message here when you can. Thanks Richard Downs
© 2013 Created by Northern Berkshire Transition.
Powered by
