NRDC Announces Winners of the 2013 Growing Green Awards
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) celebrates four remarkable food vanguards for their pioneering efforts to create healthier and more sustainable food systems at the fifth annual Growing Green Awards. The winners, who are leaders in tackling antibiotic resistance on farms, infusing urban areas with fresh produce in corner stores, championing business innovation in organic agriculture and empowering communities with sustainable food equity projects, will be honored this evening at the City View at Metreon in San Francisco.
Food Producer: Russ Kremer
Food Justice Leader: Tezozomac
Young Food Leader: Brianna Almaguer-Sandoval
Business Leader: Larry Jacobs
To learn more about their wonderful accomplishments, visit: www.nrdc.org/health/growinggreen.asp
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