Lorilani Keohokalole
Jan 27, 2022
In traditional Hawaiian times, people that lived in Village settings were prepared for skilled pathways of cultivating food sources beginning in the early years of their lives. The traditions and cultural ways of being are centered on the care of the places and the sources of the food that is gathered. It did not matter whether the food came from the ocean, the coastal areas, or the land. Immense care went into mālama (taking care) of these resources to make certain that there would always be an abundance for all.
The word ‘Ai is a shortened form of ‘Āina, which means Land in ‘... Read More
Rob Faux
Jan 27, 2022
We were driving through what has become an increasingly sparse Iowa landscape on our way from one place to another when we noticed a sign with the farm name proudly displayed — "XYZ Farms." It was placed prominently at the intersection of two roads. And we saw a similar sign for XYZ Farms at yet another intersection, staking their claim to more fields.
We looked at the barren landscape, soil devoid of all cover with the exception of a dusting of snow and corn stalk stubble and we asked ourselves, "Do they really want to put their name next to that?"
Making our mark with a... Read More
Kristin Schafer
Jan 27, 2022
This is the final blog in a three-part series highlighting some of what I’ve seen and learned during 25 years of advocacy at PAN. Part 1 is available here and Part 2 is available here. Enjoy! - Kristin
As I wind up my 25-year tenure at PAN, I’ve been reflecting on what’s kept me in this work for so many years. Because, honestly, the work we do is hard. The changes we’re working toward don’t happen overnight, and some may not occur within our lifetimes.
It takes persistence to make progress toward the deep, systemic changes we seek. It takes courage to stand up to corporate lobbyists... Read More
Rob Faux
Jan 13, 2022
I have been watching, on and off throughout the last few weeks, as one of our neighbors methodically removes all of the bushes and small trees that populate a fence line between their field and another neighbor’s field. One side of the fence has been planted to field corn every year since 2010, and the other alternates between corn and soybeans. By removing the woody perennials between the two fields, they might each get another row or two of field crop. But, I find myself doubting the wisdom of this effort.
When did it become imperative that we put every scrap of land into... Read More
Kristin Schafer
Jan 13, 2022
This blog is part two of a three-part series highlighting some of what I’ve seen and learned during 25 years of advocacy at PAN. These storytelling pieces are a bit longer than PAN’s usual blogs. Part one is available here; Part three will be posted before my departure. — Kristin
Being a parent has shaped my 25 years at PAN in fundamental ways.
My first several years with the organization I was part of a job-share with another young mom, tag-teaming our organizing efforts to win a global ban of the fumigant pesticide methyl bromide. The more I learned about this dangerous chemical,... Read More
Zoe Hollomon
Dec 21, 2021
As Minnesota is one of the states in which PAN does on-the-ground campaign work, we send out regular updates on PAN and partners' work in Minnesota and beyond — from pesticide-related science to opportunities to take action. If you'd like to receive these updates via email, sign up here.
Greetings from the PAN Minnesota Team,
I’m here, checking in with one last note before the end of the year. I’m so grateful for your support in all that we’ve accomplished together in 2021 – from nurturing relationships and bringing folks together for stronger coalitions, to making ourselves... Read More
Kristin Schafer
Dec 21, 2021
This blog is the first in a three-part series highlighting some of what I’ve seen and learned during 25 years of advocacy at PAN. These storytelling pieces are a bit longer than PAN’s usual blogs; parts two and three will be posted before my departure early next year. - Kristin
As I look back on two and a half decades of work with PAN, I see one very clear through-line: aggressive industry efforts, year after year, to block any and all initiatives that threaten their bottom line.
These efforts look different in different arenas, but the playbook is the same: cozy up to those with... Read More
Pesticide Actio...
Dec 20, 2021
On International Day of No Pesticide Use, December 3, Pesticide Action Network (PAN) and our partners from around the world delivered over 187,300 petition signatures from more than 107 countries to United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s Director-General Qu Dongyu. The petition demanded an end to the partnership between FAO and CropLife International, the global trade association representing agrochemical companies.
For over a year, you’ve been hearing about our Stop the #ToxicAlliance campaign, co-coordinated by PAN North America Co-Organizing Director Simone Adler and PAN... Read More
