Events

Feb 12

SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD: BEYOND THE BUZZWORDS

From site: Wellstone House of Organization and Activism

With the food contract up for bid, corporate responsibility and sustainable purchasing policies are more important than ever. A talk dedicated to the next steps in implementing real change… featuring: Senior policy analyst at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Marie Kulick is dedicated to improving access to fresh, sustainably produced food and figuring out strategies for overcoming potential hurdles such as tight budgets and restrictive vendor contracts. Director of LocalHarvest, Erin Barnett '92, has researched Carleton's and St. Olaf's food systems and how they could increase local and sustainable food in the dining halls.

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
7:00 – 8:00 pm / Leighton 304

Sponsored by Wellstone House of Organization and Activism. Contact: englishr