Politics of Food Course

Politics of Food: A Bite Size Course – May 14-16 Eating is a political act. Find out how the food on your plate can affect a farmer half a world away May 14-16 at the Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) Building (2202 Main Mall).Through field trips, guest speakers, classroom presentations and discussions, students will explore the entire food system from table top to ground and back again. Covers local food issues and movements and the more complex global ones like genetically modified foods and seed monopolies. Examines the charity model and solutions oriented programs like fair trade to see if they really are fair. Students will leave with a basic understanding of the politics of food and 10 things they can do to strengthen the food system in their neighbourhood. Cost: $399 (incl taxes). Visit: http://compostdiary.com/2010/04/11/food-politics-a-bite-size-course/ for more information.