“We can’t shorten the lines to food banks without addressing the economic structures that don’t value people enough to provide for a living wage that ensures lives with dignity and …
F**k yeah! Community Victory Against Factory Fish Farms
The power of the network is ever-present and incredibly visible this month – more than 9 million folks recently spoke out against industrial aquaculture AND an industrial fish farm was …
Nat Seafood Council, Factory Fish Farm Action, & Racial Equity!
If you haven’t already, please register for the FSNE 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. The Challenge has become an integral part of NAMA’s commitment to racial equity. Fisheries policies are rife …
Save the Dates, Network Happenings, and Engagement Opportunities Galore!
There’s a lot going on this month, but first, let’s talk about racial equity and fisheries. “The similarities of systemic abuse for fishermen and people of color are staggering. I …
Full Steam Ahead! What we’ll do in 2022
“As we start into this new year, I want to take a moment to celebrate those who fish and whose work inspires me and our team every day. Thank …
Our new logo, a fish bill hearing, and network job openings!
Meet our new Digital Organizer, Estefania! I have been organizing for food justice since the day I arrived to this country because I grew up with a deep political context …
AQUAA Act, International Seafood Sovereignty, and Network Happenings!
While Spring is often thought of as a time of revitalization, we’re ahead of the game here at NAMA. This month we’ve brought on several new team members, who will …
Ride the Wave of Momentum: Scale Your Local Catch, People’s Kitchen, and Farm Aid
As we inch our way closer to the opening of scallop season on December 1st here in New England and many are diving into the harvest season, things here at …
Finding joy, fish bill survey, & frankenfish hits the market
“But where do we find joy? A few years ago as a friend and I were walking our dogs in the woods, she said watching dogs run and play brings …
We’re halfway through 2021?! Block Corporate Salmon, Farm Aid ’21, and Doubled Donations
The momentum behind Block Corporate Salmon is growing, MFAC nominations are open, and your donations are being doubled! Here are a few ways you can help #BlockCorporateSalmon –> Sign on to …
Shared Leadership, Hunger Strikes, and Aquaculture Win
We passed a big milestone this past weekend marking the third anniversary of the shared-leadership model between NAMA and the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC). Another big anniversary is around …
Can you believe it’s March?!
Big News! Aramark now joins Sodexo, Compass, Trader Joes and more corporate buyers in announcing they will not buy GE salmon, bringing us closer to stopping the introduction of genetically modified salmon …