Conversations on Food Justice - Rural Communities and Food Insecurity
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical issues of food insecurity and economic injustice in rural America through this thought-provoking webinar. Delve into the alarming rates of hunger experienced by rural communities as a result of inadequate policies addressing agricultural, economic, and financial needs. Examine the historical parallels between past struggles and current challenges in food and economic justice. Gain insights into how community organizing, policy advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration play pivotal roles in addressing the root causes of rural hunger and food insecurity. Learn about the denial of land and capital to farmers, as well as the lack of food and resources for rural families. Discover strategies for creating positive change and improving food access in hard-to-reach areas during this 75-minute discussion on rural food justice.
Syllabus
Conversations on Food Justice: Rural Communities
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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