Community, Local & Regional Food Systems
A National Cooperative Extension Project Team
The events listed here are from a variety of sources and may be of interest to those involved in food systems work.
Sankofa Series Sankofa is a word from the Akan people of Ghana. It means “go back and fetch it” and reminds us of the importance of reaching back to knowledge gained in the past and bring it into the present in order to ensure a strong future. The Sankofa Series is a monthly webinar series …
Covid 19 has exacerbated structural inequalities and shone a spotlight on vulnerabilities endemic in food, economic, and community systems, compounding growing concerns about environmental sustainability and racial justice. In this talk, Dr. Copeland, a cultural anthropologist, will make the case for expanding on cooperative extension programs that are already responding to these interconnected crises to …
Registration is required A multi-state team of extension specialists and researchers conducted a national survey in 2019 of farms, ranches, and vineyards open to visitors for any reason, including farm stands, u-pick, overnight stays, tastings, events, community supported agriculture (CSA), tours, hunting, etc. Survey questions included products and experiences offered, motivations, challenges, support systems, profitability …
For over a decade, healthy food incentive programs have increased the purchasing power of low-income families to buy fruits and vegetables at grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Research has long demonstrated that these programs reduce hunger, improve nutrition and support local agriculture and retail. What wasn’t understood until now is how large the economic impact …
he land grant system includes the 1862 (white-led), 1890 (historically Black) and 1994 (Tribal/Indigenous) colleges and universities. These land grants, as well as Hispanic Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities and other public/private higher education institutions all contribute to the advancement of a more sustainable and equitable food system. This webinar will use a racial equity …
Please join us for the 6th annual 'Farming and Ranching for the Bottom Line' event on February 23 & 24, 2021. This year, like most other events, will look a little different. We have an excellent line-up of speakers for this virtual conference delivered via Zoom. Registration is free, and those who preregister will have …
Join together with thousands of people on a shared journey of learning, expanding your knowledge, and charting a course of action to dismantle racism in our food system and our world! The 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge is simple! You commit to deepening your understanding of, and willingness to confront, racism for twenty-one consecutive …