Wilson Center Experts
Pierre Desrochers
Affiliation:
Associate Professor of Geography, University of Toronto
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Conference: Rebuilding the American Economy—One Heirloom Tomato at a Time
March 04, 2011 // 8:00am — 4:00pm
The food system of the United States is currently witnessing a remarkable shift, with the revival of small farms and artisanal producers working with restaurants, institutional food services, and retail outlets to make locally-sourced, sustainably-produced food more widely available. On March 4, 2011, the Wilson Center hosted a day-long conference to explore this critical conjuncture. more
Conference: Rebuilding the American Economy—One Heirloom Tomato at a Time
March 04, 2011 // 8:00am — 4:00pm
The food system of the United States is currently witnessing a remarkable shift, with the revival of small farms and artisanal producers working with restaurants, institutional food services, and retail outlets to make locally-sourced, sustainably-produced food more widely available. On March 4, 2011, the Wilson Center hosted a day-long conference to explore this critical conjuncture.