The Campaign for Fair Food was created by a team of farm workers and college stu

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The Campaign for Fair Food

was created by a team of farm workers and college students.

works on behalf of the migrant field workers in the U.S.

is run by the Alliance for Fair Food.

All of the above.

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QUESTION 2

Which of the following describes the New Mexico Acequia Association?

An organization that works to protect the water rights of small-scale farmers.

Aims to obtain concessions from the retail sector of the food system.

Historically neglected communities such as African American.

Allows consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.

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QUESTION 3

Which of the following is false regarding the Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC)?

ROC works to improve wages and working conditions for the nation’s low-wage restaurant employees.

ROC challenges restaurants to pay fair wages and create a fair working environment for all employees.

ROC is the only national organization in US dedicated specifically to the needs of restaurant workers.

ROC is a sub-division of the USDA.

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QUESTION 4

Cover crops are best describe as which of the following?

Crops that cover a large surface area.

Crops that are planted between seasons for the sole purpose of improving soil quality and nutrient content.

Crops that provide shade for other crops.

Crops that are invasive and hard to get rid of.

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QUESTION 5

Which of the following programs or initiatives was not inspired by The Food Trust – Philadelphia?

The Healthy Corner Store Initiative.

The Philadelphia Healthy Corner Store Network.

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

The Fresh Food Financing Initiative.

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QUESTION 6

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) allows consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.

True

False

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QUESTION 7

Higher crime rates, lower population density, and decreased spending power are all possible reasons for why inner cities might lack grocery stores.

True

False

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QUESTION 8

The Food Project is an organization that works to protect the water rights of small-scale farmers.

True

False

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QUESTION 9

Fresh Food Financing Initiative created 5,000 local jobs and provided about 400,000 Philadelphia residents with access to healthy food.

True

False

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QUESTION 10

Those who receive food assistance in the form of food stamps are given an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. Farmers markets are becoming certified to accept EBT.

True

False

was created by a team of farm workers and college students.

works on behalf of the migrant field workers in the U.S.

is run by the Alliance for Fair Food.

All of the above.

Explanation / Answer

The Campaign for Fair Food concerns the Coaltion of Immokalee Workers in Florida.

D is correct.

The campaign was in part started by the NESRI and by people of the religious community, young people and students to assist migrant farm workers in getting fair, reasonable and responsible treatment as workers.

NESRI is a co-founder of the Alliance of Fair Food.

Both work with large corporations to develop and maintain human rights for farm workers.

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