What is food security? According to Wikipedia, it's "the availability of food and one's access to it. A household is considered food secure when its occupants do not live in hunger or fear of starvation..."
Find out what our own community has to say about food security at this event:
Announcement
Community Food Security Dialogue
Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC)
301 West Court Street
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
6:30PM - 8:30PM
There is a growing interest in our community and nationally concerning local food systems and food security.
On February 21st and April 24th 2009 Cornell University Public Service Center held two community dialogues on Health and Food Security. Ascivic fellow, I co-facilitated these events with Bethany Schroeder, Director of the Ithaca Health Alliance and Ithaca Free Clinic.
Since these events many people have requested a group to reconvene and continue discussions on food security. Several people have suggested that we explore how a food policy council might serve to support a food system that is equitable and sustainable while meeting the diverse needs of our neighborhoods. Other areas of interest include buying clubs, urban agriculture, food preservation and safety as important aspects of our local food system.
A light meal will be provided. Child care is available upon advance request.
This invite is open to the community for anyone interested or involved in our local food system.
For additional information or to request child care, please do not hesitate to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-272-2292 or email at es538@cornell.edu.
Respectfully,
Jemila Sequeira
Find out what our own community has to say about food security at this event:
Announcement
Community Food Security Dialogue
Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC)
301 West Court Street
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
6:30PM - 8:30PM
There is a growing interest in our community and nationally concerning local food systems and food security.
On February 21st and April 24th 2009 Cornell University Public Service Center held two community dialogues on Health and Food Security. Ascivic fellow, I co-facilitated these events with Bethany Schroeder, Director of the Ithaca Health Alliance and Ithaca Free Clinic.
Since these events many people have requested a group to reconvene and continue discussions on food security. Several people have suggested that we explore how a food policy council might serve to support a food system that is equitable and sustainable while meeting the diverse needs of our neighborhoods. Other areas of interest include buying clubs, urban agriculture, food preservation and safety as important aspects of our local food system.
A light meal will be provided. Child care is available upon advance request.
This invite is open to the community for anyone interested or involved in our local food system.
For additional information or to request child care, please do not hesitate to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-272-2292 or email at es538@cornell.edu.
Respectfully,
Jemila Sequeira
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