05.14.08

Assessing the Quality & Sustainability of the Houston Food System ( AS IF price is no object, right?)

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 7:56 pm by M Beauregard

Houston Area Table meetings will now be every 3rd Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
FREE Lunch served at 11:45 a.m.
Presentation at noon sharp    FREE PARKING

Food Security &
Sustainable Prosperity

Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 11:45 am to 1:00 pm

Jobing.com

3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300

Houston, TX 77019

"Assessing the Sustainability of the

Houston Food System"

Panel:
Jay Blazek Crossley, Gulf Coast Institute
Gary Edmonson, Texas A&M Sea Grant
Chuck Wemple, Houston-Galveston Area Council
David Roberts,Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston

Each panelist will give a brief (10 - 15 minute) presentation related to the local food market, followed by a question and answer session. Crossley will discuss the overall picture of food security and raise a series of questions that we must face in the region to ensure the sustainability of our metropolitan region.

Roberts will present the work of Meals of Wheels for Greater Houston which includes delivering over 3,000 hot, nutritious meals to homebound senior citizens every day, the largest home delivery program in the City of Houston.

Edmonson will present a description of the geological and ecological fabric we have to work with in the Houston region, such as the variety of soils around the region and the different food items that are appropriate for different areas.

Wemple will discuss the current state of farming across the region, with maps of farming operations as well as potential for future operations. He will also present a series of ideas and initiatives to improve the local food economy and provide economic development for rural counties.

Jobing.com
3115 Allen Pkwy, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77019

park FREE in the lot on Rosine across from Stages Theater

RSVP include name and organization/affiliation

 

What is the Houston Area Table?

The Houston Area Table (HAT) is a non-profit, non-partisan 501c(3) organization dedicated to fostering communication and cooperation among Houston area progressive organizations.

Why attend Houston Area Table Meetings?

  • HAT brings community leaders together to build trust and share information about your organization
  • HAT helps organizations explore opportunities for collaboration and coalition building
  • HAT provides monthly speakers/panels that inform, educate, and train leaders in critical organizing and leadership skills
  • HAT builds and strengthens a progressive coalition in the Houston area

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