We are SO HAPPY to see continued discussion of SAIL FREIGHT!
As you may remember, we've been obsessed since our first sail freight project in VERMONT a few years ago, and then again in with Maine Sail Freight this past August.
Like they said in the Portland Press Herald:
"It's art. It's protest. It's celebration. And, who knows? It may even be a practical way to get cargo to market."
AND NOW, inspired by Sail Freight and Farm Hack, there will be a FoodBarge Hack lunch Friday Nov. 13, at NEWSAG's It Takes a Region Conference. The event's organizer's write:
"Together, we will envision an energy efficient, sustainable regional food system using our waterways. We will focus on how to connect mid-sized upstate farmers with underserved NYC neighborhoods using a barge on the Hudson River, and challenge the status quo. With your help, we want take real steps towards a viable alternative to food filled trucks on our roads."
Please note that you must be attending the conference and should RSVP to Jill Slater in advance if you would like lunch.