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About Michael Farver

Ex-print media publisher & art/design guru, foodarazzo and semi-pro chef, passionate social activist, writer, photographer and artist. I serve as a national, state and local spokesperson and advocate for childhood hunger solutions as President & CEO of the South Florida Hunger Coalition, where we work to eradicate hunger by acting as a resource and convener for hunger-related initiatives, develop and support visionary community outreach like the Summer Food, Fun & Friends feeding and enrichment program for at-risk kids, Mobile Food Pantries distributing fresh fruits and vegetables to marginalized communities, and championing the expansion and outreach of “Food is Medicine” programs to serve the needs of the chronically ill. I direct a grassroots child hunger nonprofit in South Florida as well as a private consulting business that provides leadership development, social media, brand, marketing and other services. A former handler of championship Dobermans and licensed firearms expert, I have traveled the country for two decades following the Black Crowes (in all their multiple lineups). I’m a Dad, a Husband, and when things get too intense, I flee to Italy to refresh my soul. I’m into everything from modern art, tiki and pop surrealism to wine collecting to all things touching, and touched by, technology.

Update on Climate Change Blog Action Day 2009

The subject was Climate Change, and the response was overwhelming. More than 13,000 blogs from 155 countries with reach to 17 million readers participated, demonstrating the power of the web to connect people across the world who despite their varied … Continue reading

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World Climate Change Blog Action Day 2009

Today, I’m going to get off my personal smack-box and join over 7,000 other bloggers around the world in uniting to raise the issue of Climate Change and the threat it brings to man (and woman)-kind. Climate Change is a … Continue reading

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I hate to Raise Religion, But …

Being reminded by Bill Maher the other night that the top one percent (1%) of Americans control more of this country’s wealth than the bottom ninety-five percent (95%) COMBINED, and enduring another recent round of “what’s good for the rich…bla … Continue reading

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South Florida Hunger Rant

So I’ve invested most of my free time in the past year in my nonprofit, End Childhood Hunger, a group of volunteers who advocate for greater access to school breakfast, school lunch, after-school snacks, summer meals, and nutrition education. We … Continue reading

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Hymn

“Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side, Some great cause, with great decision, offering each the bloom or blight, And the choice goes … Continue reading

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Facebook Rant

OK. I admit it, I do use Facebook. Usually the typical “I just took the dog for a walk” or “check out my vacation pictures” rolls off my back. Sometimes, though, I get so wired by ignorance and closed-mindedness that … Continue reading

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Resurrection

My dear friend and “mentor you want to put on a pedestal because they’re so awesome” Celina Adams closed out 2008 perfectly in an e-mail today. It’s worth sharing: “On the eve of a new year I share with you … Continue reading

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