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FSLN Author Talk: Food Town USA with Mark Winne

The Food Systems Leadership Network, part of The Wallace Center at Winrock International, held their inaugural "Author Talk" with Mark Winne discussing his book, Food Town, USA. During the conversation Mark shared key themes he noticed during his research, his reflections on community resiliency, and more. Hear food systems stories of innovation and inspiration happening across the country!  

Webinar: Food Towns

Healthy, sustainable fare is changing communities across this country, revitalizing towns that have been ravaged by disappearing industries and decades of inequity. What sparked this revolution? How are communities making their ideas a reality? 

Webinar: A Path Toward Healthier Agriculture

The overuse of chemicals in agriculture has brought with it a host of health and ecological problems. Despite the risks, governments have continued to give a green light to the companies producing harmful chemical pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, while farmers have been forced to continue their widespread use.

UDC CAUSES-TV: New Top Food Cities

Take a moment and make a mental list of America’s top foodie cities in the Unites States. What cities come to mind? I am guessing, but I suspect Boise, Idaho or Sitka, Alaska are probably not on that list! Yet, they are the new face of the food movement. Healthy and sustainable fare is changing communities across this country, revitalizing towns that have been ravaged by disappearing industries and decades of inequity.

Food Town, USA: Jacksonville

Jacksonville is one of the cities featured in Mark Winne's Food Town, USA. During his visit, Winne met leaders who are addressing food insecurity, entrepreneurs of the thriving food scene, and innovative farmers who are transforming food production and distribution. 

Kevin Walker Webinar with HERO on The Grand Food Bargain

By Jen Hawse / On May 9th, 2019
Two full lifetimes ago consuming more calories was always welcome, taste was secondary, and having enough food defined everyday life. Nowadays, the opposite holds true: our society is awash in calories and individuals expect their food to satisfy personal tastes and lifestyle preferences. Finding ways to turn out more food created new possibilities and made living easier. Yet, while we have been busy changing food, food has been changing us in unexpected and unforeseen ways.

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