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THE FOOD SYSTEM 6 BLOG

FS6 Newsletter - September 2020

9/24/2020

 

FS6 Community News and Updates

Last week Monday, FS6 held our Cohort 5 culminating event as part of the Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum. For those of you who weren't able to join us, you can find a link to the event synopsis and recording below! 

During the 2-hr event, FS6 was proud to showcase the incredible work of our six Cohort 5 companies - featuring a short storytelling video from each, followed by a pitch, and audience Q&A. 

In other FS6 news, our fearless leader and CEO, Caesaré Assad, was officially selected as one of the top 20 Emerging Leaders in Food & Ag! We are incredibly proud of her and all of the work she has done over the years to make this world a more just, healthy, and sustainable one for all.

2020, despite all the hardship, has had its moments of brightness.
Read the Event Synopsis
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Updates from Cohort 5:

Central Grazing Co just launched their newsletter, "News From the Prairie." See a preview here and sign up at the bottom of this webpage to have thought provoking inspiration, industry news, and recipes sent straight to your inbox.

FS6 Portfolio News


Featured Articles from the FS6 Portfolio:

PODCAST: FoodCrunch, Episode 15 - Mokhtar Alkhanshali, Port of Mokha (FoodCrunch, Featuring Port of Mokha)

This Catering Company has Donated 38,000 Meals that Would Have Fed Paying Tech Clients (Berkeleyside, Featuring Fare Resources)

New Startup Competition MilkLaunch Aims To Innovate New York’s Dairy Industry (Crunchbase, Featuring FS6 Founder Renske Lynde)

AgriDigital Launches New Product Globally (Farm Weekly, Featuring AgriDigital)

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Don't miss this most recent episode of the FoodCrunch podcast, featuring Port of Mokha founder and CEO, Mokhtar Alkhanshali! ​

Inspired to give it a taste? Have a birthday coming up? Celebrate your loved ones with a Port of Mokha coffee subscription, recently rated  by NY Mag as a favorite gift among 60-year-olds!
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The Philosopher's Stoneground crafted nut butters are available on Amazon! Treat yourself to a jar of organic, sprouted nut butter today. To discover a greater array of flavors, venture to The Philosopher's Stoneground website where you can get 20% off through 9/27 using code Mabon2020 at checkout.
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The Escondido Union School District has become the first institution in San Diego County to adopt the Center for Good Food Purchasing's program! Learn more about this exciting new partnership and the program's national impact. ​
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PastureMap celebrated acquisition by Soilworks Natural Capital this summer! Read founder, and FS6 Entrepreneur in Residence, Christine Su's words of wisdom on navigating towards a successful exit.
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Renewal Mill has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund their newest ingredient, oat okara flour, and invites customers and community members to join them as investors. Curious about the benefits and process of upcycling food? Get up close and personal in this behind-the scenes-video featuring Renewal Mill.
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If you are a nutrition professional in need of continuing education credits, check out "First Taste TV" with Sharon Schaefer, recently recognized by the Chef Ann Foundation's "Hero Highlights" series. Also acknowledged by the series is Chef Bethany Markee, who offers her first hand insight into the challenges and triumphs arising as school food services work to connect students to healthy food during the pandemic.
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Congratulations to Rainer Fruit for obtaining certification with the Equitable Food Initiative! The EFI standards guide farmers and producers in beginning with the health of their employees to ensure sustainability across their entire operation, and commit to providing a safe space and healthy working conditions each day.
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Learn more about the power of direct-to-consumer sales, and their importance in nurturing the future of our food system from MilkRun founder and CEO Julia Niiro, who has created a bridge between more than 3,000 consumers and 100 local farmers and producers.

News & Events from the Ecosystem


JOB OPPORTUNITY: Narrative Strategist with Real Food, Real Stories

Real Food, Real Stories is looking to welcome a Narrative Strategist to their team! The Narrative Strategist will lead the collaborative development and advancement of an inspiring, inviting story that engages the Real Food, Real Stories community in cultivating a regenerative culture. Learn more about the role and RFRS here.

FUNDING: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2

From the National Young Farmers Coalition: Yesterday, the USDA released the application for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (“CFAP2”). CFAP2 directly reflects the asks we made of Congress and USDA to create an aid program that better supports small, diversified, and direct-market growers. It’s a huge win for our coalition. 

Thousands of young farmers who need support to keep their businesses running through the pandemic are now eligible for payments up to 10.6% of their 2019 revenue.

Check out the NYFC COVID Resource Library, linked above, for more information on how to apply.

WORKSHOP SERIES: How to Stay Healthy While Sheltering-In-Place

FS6 friend and partner, Le'ola Wellness, is offering a four-part workshop series for businesses trying to keep their employees healthy in the times of COVID.

Summary:
This is such an interesting time to think about workplace wellness because the health of the work-from-home employee suddenly demands a lot more ownership from the individual. To show up as a productive cyber-team member, each person must also be successful at nourishing themselves, finding creative ways to exercise, and be actively supporting their immune system. All while juggling home responsibilities. It is a lot for anyone to manage!

This work-from-home emergency kit is a four-part workshop series to supports teams during these unusual times. The program covers:
  • Nutritional Strategies to Enhance Immune Function
  • Honing your Healthy Home Cooking Skills
  • Staying Fit Inside
  • Home Office Ergonomics
To learn more, contact Leandra at leandra@leolawellness.com.

Other Articles We're Enjoying:
  • Wildfires Across Northern California Devastate Farmers and Farmland (Civil Eats)
  • Investing in Social Good Is Finally Becoming Profitable  (The New York Times)
  • What Sweetgreen Can Teach Startups About Scaling Intimacy (First Round Review)
  • Black Farmers Association Calls for Boycott of John Deere (AgDaily)

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