Food Security workshop information:
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 6:30PM – 8:45PM
RSVP via Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-security-workshop-tickets-15736483245?aff=efbevent
Facebook Event Page: http://on.fb.me/1Alv3cL
Location: UBC-Point Grey Campus. 1961 E Mall, Irving K. Barber Library. ROOM 261, Vancouver, CA
Cost: None! Thanks to the UBC Connect to Community Grants (donations welcome)
Values in Perspective is an initiative aimed at fostering constructive dialogue between different sectors of society to achieve sustainable models of development. Our approach: encourage knowledge-sharing and professional development by promoting a global mindset to local issues.
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BELOW IS MORE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE WORKSHOP
Human population is growing and the increasing demands of our industrial processes and urbanized systems have put a strain on our environment and health. Join us for insights on what we can do as individuals and as a society to access healthy and sustainable food sources while learning about local, national, and international food security.
Panel Members:
Stephanie Lim: Coordinator, Renfrew Collingwood Food Security Institute (Local and Community Food Security Initiatives)
Karly Pinch: Farmer and coordinator for the Vancouver Urban Farming Society
Jill Guerra: MA, interdisciplinary background. Research focus on the intersection of sustainable agriculture initiatives, food security & poverty reduction (focus in Latin America)
NOTE: Please RSVP via EventBrite by Monday, March 2 at 5:00pm PST. If you can no longer attend, please e-mail info@valuesinperspective.com. These workshops are more interactive in nature and hence smaller in size so make sure to RSVP before spots fill up!
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