All public Events (4)

USDA Hearing on the Leafy Green Marketing Agreement

October 6, 2009 from 8:30am to 5pm – the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Room D130 As food safety concerns continue to be topics of discussion among growers and policy makers, I thought I would pass along this following information. There will be a hearing in Columbus on Oct. 6, 20… Organized by Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA | Type: public, hearing

Being Fair: Why Food Justice Matters

April 13, 2013 from 4pm to 5:30pm – Friends Meeting House Find out why fair access to food is important and why fair labor practices matter. Join this distinguished panel for a dialogue on a range of issues, from health and food security to documented cases… Organized by Ivars Balkits | Type: public, education, series

What’s in a Name? Corporate Control of the Food System and Why it Matters

April 17, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Athens Community Center Learn about corporate concentration in the food industry and how this impacts consumer choice and pricing, biodiversity, food safety, the environment, and the future of farming. Presentation by Lisa… Organized by Ivars Balkits | Type: public, education, series

Localize It! Why Supporting Local Food Production Matters

April 20, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm – Athens Community Center Participate in a discussion that will focus on how our local food economy builds community resiliency, creates wealth that remains in the region, supports sustainable farming that restores the enviro… Organized by Ivars Balkits | Type: public, education, series