#phat beets

[mousketeers]

WHY IS HER ASS OUT HELP

Also PHAT BEETS

[knightofleo]

Autechre | Dael

[fullpraxisnow]

“Imperfect Produce claims they’re saving the world by reducing food waste–and helping farmers by buying surplus ugly produce that would have been thrown out. Sounds great. The reality is that this produce would have otherwise gone to food banks, to be redistributed for free. As social safety nets continue to get slashed and incomes stagnate, more and more people are turning to these food banks to access this imperfect produce. Imperfect Produce (the startup) is taking a cut into this same surplus, rebranding it, boxing it up in single use cardboard boxers and making a profit off of the desires of conscious consumers who want to reduce food waste.

[...] Imperfect Produce reflects a very troubling trend that is undermining local, small-scale farmers and food justice initiatives, a trend that commodifies and gentrifies food waste. The company has helped to create a market for the waste created by industrial agribusiness, selling it it to conscious (rather than needy) buyers by branding it as a form of environmental activism. This produce used to be readily available to food banks but now that ugly and imperfect produce can turn a profit, they are less available to those in need. Those with limited access to fresh produce are at risk of no longer accessing free, fresh produce through the food bank and their affiliate distribution channels. Small, local and urban farmers are losing their CSAs–their lifeline to economic viability.“ -- The Ugly Truth of Ugly Produce | Phat Beets Produce

[oaklandfreeclinic-blog]

Our debut at Phat Beets last Saturday was a HIT! More people wanted to be seen than I even had time for! Today was a lot quieter; tomorrow, I'll be parked at 7th & Peralta, just down the street from Revolution Cafe, 11am- 3pm. Stop by and say hi!

[oaklandfreeclinic-blog]

Ooooh, YES!!! THE OAKLAND FREE CLINIC IS MAKING ITS DEBUT THIS SATURDAY!!! We're finishing up with brand-new intake forms and finishing touches on the trailer this week, and are really excited to show off the new digs. We'll be parked in front of the Phat Beets Saturday Market in North Oakland @ 942 Standford Ave. from 11am-3pm. Jamie will be presenting briefly on the "hows" & "whys" of a free clinic, and she would love to see you there! Stop by and say hi! Tell yr friends & spread the word!!

[patchesoakland-blog]

Ooooh, YES!!! THE OAKLAND FREE CLINIC IS MAKING ITS DEBUT THIS SATURDAY!!! We're finishing up with brand-new intake forms and finishing touches on the trailer this week, and are really excited to show off the new digs. We'll be parked in front of the Phat Beets Saturday Market in North Oakland @ 942 Standford Ave. from 11am-3pm. Jamie will be presenting briefly on the "hows" & "whys" of a free clinic, and she would love to see you there! Stop by and say hi! Tell yr friends & spread the word!!