Eat Local Month Presents
The Water Connection: State policies and the impact on local food systems.
Sponsored by the Commonwealth Club & CAFF
- When
- Wed Oct 8, 2008
- Where
- The Commonwealth Club SF
- Time
- 6:30 start
- Cost
- $8 - $15
- Tags
- Markets & Specialty Food, Farmers Markets, City Events, Other City Events
Description
Water, our most valuable resource for producing food is becoming more limited. Our panel of experts will discuss water systems, challenges for agriculture with our growing population, policies and actions that organizations are working on to create solutions which are garnering awareness and increasing water use efficiency in food production.Panelists:
Dr. Juliet Christian-Smith, Senior Research Associate, Pacific Institute
Dave Runsten, Executive Director, Community Alliance with Family Farmers
Mike Wade, Executive Director, California Farm Water Coalition
Barry Nelson, Lead Water Campaigner, National Resources Defense Council
Moderator: Katy Mamen - Project Coordinator, California Agricultural Water Stewardship Initiative
More Info
- Link
- http://eatlocalsf.org/events.php
- Call
- 415-752-4882
- Contact Form (account required)
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