Panelists:  Nancy Huehnergarth, Director, New York State Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Alliance (NYSHEPA); Kathryn Henderson, PhD, Director of School and Community Initiatives, Yale's Rudd Center; Dr. Susan Rubin, Founder, Better School Food and "Two Angry Moms"; Chef Collazo, Head Chef of the Department of Education in New York City. Moderator: Rogan Kersh, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Joachim von Braun, Director General of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Quintin McKellar, Professor of Veterinary Science, The Royal Veterinary College

A debate on who benefits, influences and controls Fairtrade

In addition to the outlook for the agricultural markets and the general economy, this conference explores the theme of improved market access for New York farmers.  The opening session examined emerging trends toward demand for local and regional food systems, and emerging marketing and business opportunities in more distant markets.  

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