This carefully curated schedule of events is solely dedicated to topics related to sustainability and the role of agriculture in environmental, social, and economic issues, with a heavy emphasis on the food we consume in our everyday lives. The series is part of our strategic initiative, Establish a Healthy Food System and Ensure Global Food and Nutritional Security. This year's theme is Mental and Physical Health.
Tuesday, April 23
The Farm State of Mind
Alexander E. Chan, Ph.D., LCMFT - Senior Agent, Mental Health Specialist, UME
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Sustainable Food Systems Lecture Series Recordings
2024 Recordings
2023 Recordings
Recording of 3/14 Lecture: "Rice, Rubberbands and Red Peppers: Building An Urban Ag Food Hub in Baltimore City"
Recording of 3/28 Lecture: "Designing Futures in 4-H"
Recording of 4/11 Lecture: "Demystifying Temporary Agricultural Worker Visa Programs"
Recording of 4/18 Lecture: "All Are Fed at the Farm: Workforce Development with the Department of Corrections"
2022 Recordings
Recording of 3/8 Lecture: "Policy Strategies to Build Resilience in Maryland's Food System"
Recording of 3/15 Lecture: "How To Build an Empowered Food Chain"
Recording of 3/29 Lecture: "Nourishing Our Communities By Investing In Our Women and Girls"
Recording of 4/12 Lecture: "Ensuring a Safe and Adequate Food Supply: Food Safety and Biosecurity"
Recording of 5/3 Lecture: "Growing Authentic Culture: A Monastic Approach to Cheesemaking"
2021 Recordings
Recording of 3/30 Lecture: "Pickles, Potatoes and Pesto: Bridging Customers and Farmers During COVID"
Recording of 4/13 Lecture: "Taking Action Against Hunger: An NGO Perspective"
Recording of 5/4 Lecture: "Fighting Hunger Without Food"
Recording of 5/11 Lecture: "How a Vertical Farm is Empowering People With Disabilities"
2020 Recordings
Recording of the 2/25 Lecture from Beth Brewster - The Chesapeake Food Connection: From Farm to Tray in Caroline County Public Schools
Recording of the 3/3 Lecture from John Erwin - Opportunities to Increase Nutritional Value, Access and Safety Through Controlled Environment Agriculture in a Changing Climate
Recording of the 3/10 Lecture from Manan Sharma - Romaine Was Not Built in a Day: A Sustainable Approach to Produce Safety
Recording of the 3/31 Lecture from Jeanette Jeffrey - The Resilient Farmer, Managing Stress on the Farm
Recording of the 5/5 Lecture from Boots on the Ground: Stories from Military Veteran Farmers
Recording of the 5/12 Lecture from Turning Research into Action: Combating Food Insecurity at the University of Maryland
Recording of the 7/30 Lecture from SNAP at the Farmer's Market: Creating a More Equitable Food System