FOOD CONNECTIONS
CONFERENCE
A workshop on applying a systems approach
to develop healthy pathways from seed to table and beyond
Friday, July 14 & Saturday, July 15, 2006
The Cooperage at Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA
Friday, July 14, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
• Exhibits highlighting local food initiatives
• Food tasting from the bounty of Sonoma County with Mark Mulcahy of Organic Options
• Plenary presentations by
Anuradha Mittal, Oakland Institute
Janet Brown, Center for Ecoliteracy
Saturday, July 15, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Morning workshop on the basics of systems thinking as applied to food systems,
followed by breakout sessions on critical issues, local and regional efforts,
special interest topics and more.
Conference Agenda
Systems Thinking
A systems approach enables us to appreciate complex systems and transcend multiple
disciplines to establish and effect strategic efforts for sustainability.
Food Systems
Food systems connect producers and consumers, schools and farms, retailers and
manufacturers, urban and rural planners, and others through food production,
distribution and consumption.
- Apply systems thinking for workable food system solutions
- Connect with others who are working for healthy food systems via effective
networks and partnerships
- Fit your activities into big picture change
- Taste the bounty of Sonoma County
Sponsoring Organizations:
- Sonoma State University
- New College of California
- JUMP/Associated Students SSU
- Food Matters in Sonoma County
- Center for Ecoliteracy
- Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
- International Society for the Systems Sciences
- Sonoma County Waste Management Agency
- Sonoma County Office of Education
- Ag Innovations
- Community Alliance with Family Farmers
- Organic Farming Research Foundation
- Community Food Security Coalition
- California Food and Justice Coalition
- Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
Conference Fees(Includes food tasting on
Friday evening and lunch of Saturday):Registration by June 30: $60 ($50 for students, retired, developing countries)
After June 30: $80 ($70 for students, retired, developing countries)
TO REGISTER BY MAIL: Please print and complete the registration form
For more information contact Ruth Lefkowitz at 707-888-0128;
ruthy@sonic.net
Hosted in conjunction with the 50th Annual Conference of the International Society
for the Systems Sciences, July 10-14, 2006. Information at
www.iss.org.
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