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Conversations on Food Justice - Rural Communities and Food Insecurity

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the critical issue of food justice in rural communities through this insightful 54-minute video from The Aspen Institute. Examine the legacy of economic injustice and the burden of hunger that disproportionately affect rural areas. Delve into the alarming rates of food insecurity experienced by these communities as a result of policies failing to address their unique agricultural, economic, and financial needs. Analyze how farmers are denied land and capital, while families struggle with limited access to food and resources. Draw parallels between historical injustices and the current struggle for food and economic equity in rural settings. Investigate the pivotal role of community organizing, policy advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration in addressing the root causes of rural hunger and food insecurity. Gain valuable insights into potential solutions and strategies for creating a more equitable food system for rural Americans.

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Conversations on Food Justice: Rural Communities


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The Aspen Institute

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