Urban Agriculture: London's Food Future
Saturday, November 19, 2016
London Public Library, Central Branch
251 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6H9
London Public Library, Central Branch
251 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6H9
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Lauren has over 20 years of experience working on food system issues. Her expertise ranges from research on maize agrobiodiversity in Mexico to negotiating and developing municipal food policy and programs. Lauren currently works as a consultant with the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, supporting their strategic initiatives and programs. Previously, Lauren was a Food Policy Specialist with the Toronto Food Policy Council, leading a citizen advisory group embedded within the City of Toronto’s Public Health Division. She has consulted on farm to fork initiatives and food policy development across Canada, and globally. Lauren’s past work includes founding director of Sustain Ontario, Board of Director roles with Everdale Environmental Learning Centre and Food Secure Canada, as well as starting Canada’s first certified organic rooftop farm. Lauren teaches at the University of Toronto and is a research associate with Ryerson University’s Centre for Studies in Food Security.
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Ellen completed BSc and MSc both at the University of Guelph. She worked as a Public Health Dietitian in Sarnia, Ottawa and currently is working for the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Also, worked at Health Canada and Mead Johnson Canada and has done contract work, including writing and editing, for pharmaceutical and food industry, and the federal government. Published her first book, Eating Well When You're Pregnant, in 1997. In 2015, she moved back “home” and is now working at the Middlesex London Health Unit as the Food Systems Dietitian. With motivated community partners, she has completed the Middlesex London Community Food Assessment and established the initial Middlesex London Food Policy Council in the fall of 2016.
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