Staff activism

Our staff participates in activist and advocacy efforts both locally and nationally. One of VV’s owners, Mary Jane Evans, is treasurer of the well-respected Organic Farming and Research Foundation. Co-owner Bu Nygrens is active in the Organic Trade Association (former Vice-President), and currently sits on the Advisory Board of the San Francisco Food Systems Council. As many as 5 of us participate in the annual Greenbelt Ride, a 600 mile bike tour around San Francisco Bay that raises money to protect local commons. Another co-owner, Karen Salinger, has been instrumental in organizing the organic food and support transportation for this important local event.

To read more about the above organizations, check out their websites:
Organic Farming and Research Foundation
Organic Trade Association
Greenbelt Ride

We are active in the San Francisco Food Alliance, and are members of the National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture, California Food and Justice, and other advocacy organizations on the local, state and national level.

Awards

Veritable Vegetable has been awarded The Steward of Sustainable Agriculture Award from the annual Eco-Farm Conference, The City of San Francisco Environmental Achievement Award, the Spirit of Organics Award from New Hope Publications, and the Cliff Adler Heart in Business Award.

 

“I’d use the following words to describe VV: integrity; social consciousness; a deep commitment to quality, people and the earth; trust; a leader in the organic industry. The folks at VV are great to work with: VV walks its talk, and the owners are activists, accessible, and inspiring.” - Janet Zeller, Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op