Helene York
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Sustainability
Nov 2 2009, 8:16 amA Defense of Meat Goes Too Far
A New York Times op-ed says it's okay to eat meat as long as it's pasture-raised. The author has some qualifications.read more
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College Cooking
Oct 19 2009, 8:19 amWhy Public Servants Need Good Food
The USDA cafeteria offerings are unhealthy and unsustainable. Federal employees deserve better.read more
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College Cooking
Oct 5 2009, 12:45 pmThe Main Reason to Eat Local
As the fresh food movement goes mainstream, the author remembers why just-picked produce is better.read more
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College Cooking
Sep 22 2009, 8:45 amSeafood Choices: Wild or Farmed?
Misinformation abounds over seafood sustainability--but, as the author knows, it's not that simple.read more
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Sustainability
Sep 10 2009, 1:07 pmThe Cost of Year-Round Tomatoes
Out-of-season tomatoes are bad for the environment and the people who grow them. What to do?read more
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College Cooking
Sep 8 2009, 8:44 amRevolution in the Cafeteria
For the author, being a food activist isn't about going to protests; it's about reforming from the inside.read more
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Helene York
Helene York is the director of strategic initiatives for Bon Appetit Management Company, a national onsite restaurant company based in Palo Alto, CA, and director of the company’s foundation, which seeks to educate chefs and consumers about how their food choices affect the global environment and the ability of traditional producers to thrive.
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