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Rethinking the Future of Agriculture - Public Lecture, October 18
October 12, 2006
The Fall 2006 session of OAC’s public lecture series continues on Wednesday, October 18 with an examination of agriculture’s changing role and the need for a new approach to agricultural models and policies to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
According to David Sparling, featured speaker for the evening and Executive Director of the Institute of Agri-Food Policy Innovation, changes in society are adding new dimensions to the business of farming and altering the relationships among agriculture, rural communities and urban consumers around the world. Agriculture is poised to move far beyond food, assuming a key role in everything from human health to the energy and industrial products that we use every day. New approaches are essential for the industry to capitalize on the dramatically different needs and opportunities of the future.
Rethinking the Future of Agriculture
Wednesday, October 18
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC 1714
University of Guelph
Speaker: David Sparling, Executive Director, Institute of Agri-Food Policy Innovation
This event is open to the public: there is no charge for admission. OVC Lifetime Learning Centre is located just off Gordon Street between College Avenue and Stone Road: access via McGilvary Road. Parking is available directly adjacent to the building; there is no charge for parking after 5:00 p.m.
A campus map is available at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/campus/map/
About the Speaker:
David Sparling is Executive Director of the Institute of Agri-Food Policy Innovation (IAFPI), established in 2005 to identify and assess policy issues of special significance to the agri-food industry and rural communities. He combines direct experience in Ontario’s agri-food industry with science and business education, and holds a faculty position in the department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph.
For more information about IAFPI, visit http://www.iafpi.org/
About the Series:
The OAC Public Lecture Series features distinguished speakers on topical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment and rural communities in Canada and around the world. The series promotes better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of rapid change and global connectivity. Developed with support from the alumni and friends of OAC, these lectures are provided free of charge for the University community and the public.
For more information:
Paula Conley
OAC Dean's Office
University of Guelph
phone: 519 824 4120 ext 56513
email: pconley@uoguelph.ca
