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Over 200 ANR academics and staff participated. PowerPoints will be linked to the agenda soon. Watch this website for further developments.

UC ANR Sustainable Food Systems Strategic Initiative Conference

Strengthening Our Connections:
People, Issues and Policy

Conference was held on Tuesday, October 11, 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 13, Noon
October 12, 2 p.m., to October 13, Noon

UC Davis, Freeborn Hall and the Memorial Union

Goals
Provide opportunities for UC academics working in all areas of sustainable food systems to learn about the work of other UC academics, deepen connections and explore opportunities for collaboration (Strengthening our connections with others)

Provide case studies of successful project/team work across the continuum (advisor, specialist, campus)

Showcase research via academic and student poster sessions

Provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about a variety of issues relevant to sustainable food systems, including water, climate change, food safety, economics, etc.

Provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about public policy and funding opportunities

Provide an opportunity for participants to equip themselves with specific tools to improve their “reach” and policy relevance

Provide an opportunity for Program Teams to meet

SFS SI Conference Blog

Resource List
Posted 9/19/2011 - We've created a resource list that contains links to key documents and articles that may inform your thinking as you prepare for the UC ANR Sustainable Food Systems Conference. We do hope that you’ll pay particular attention to the UC ANR Sustainable...

Keynote Speaker Confirmed
Posted 7/12/2011 - California Dept. of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross will speak on Tuesday evening during the poster session. Be sure to indicate your participation when you register.