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Let Me Introduce Myself

Let Me Introduce Myself

Posted by Chelsea on Apr 8th, 2010 in RYSE, Rainforest Agribusiness | 4 comments

Hey everyone out there in the blogosphere!  My name is Chelsea Matthews and I’m a new RYSE blogger!  This is my first time contributing to a blog, and I’m very excited to share with you my thoughts and experiences.  Let me first give you a little introduction about myself.
Currently I’m the Rainforest Agribusiness Intern at [...]

Twin Cities Leprechaun Flash Mob!

Twin Cities Leprechaun Flash Mob!

Posted by Maia on Mar 17th, 2010 in Rainforest Agribusiness | 0 comments

A flash mob can be a cheery and exciting method for public education about an issue.
This past Sunday, RAN Twin Cities joined with Macalester College students and Real Food Challenge participants for a festive leprechaun action! As Twin Cities activist Erick Boustead said, “Pristine rainforest in Indonesia and Malaysia is being cut down for palm [...]

General Mills Campaign Launch

General Mills Campaign Launch

Posted by Maia on Jan 24th, 2010 in Rainforest Agribusiness | 1 comment

Hello! My name is Maia, and I’m from St. Paul, Minnesota. Last fall I got to help form a new RAN Chapter in the Twin Cities! Now I’m happy to announce a new campaign launch targeting General Mills’ use of palm oil.
Palm Oil
In case you don’t know why palm oil is a problem, the increased [...]