Researcher to discuss putting local food in local hands

Researcher to discuss putting local food in local hands

A University of Alaska Fairbanks professor will discuss putting local food in local hands during an ongoing seminar series.

The presentation by Glenna Gannon, assistant professor of sustainable food systems with the UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, is part of "Circumpolar Connections: A Dialogue on Arctic Food Systems."

Gannon will explore how the food systems in many circumpolar regions use highly local traditional foods, while national policies and globalization shape purchased foods and overall food security. Gannon will discuss some differences between Alaska, Canada and Scandinavian countries' local foods and how national policies can influence local markets for better or worse.

This seminar will be on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building Globe Room and will also be streamed on Zoom. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/CircumpolarConnections.

The Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension hosts the monthly Circumpolar Connections seminar series, with short presentations followed by open discussion to encourage audience participation and interdisciplinary connection. More information about the series is available on the website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at [email protected] or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to [email protected].

This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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