Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America
Wenonah Hauter
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2013 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Wenonah Hauter is the Executive Director of Food & Water Watch. Her book Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America is an investigation into the economics and politics behind our current food systems and how corporate consolidation affects farmers and consumers. A grassroots organizer and activist, Hauter's work on environmental issues has included roles as director of Public Citizen's Energy and Environment Program, environmental policy director for Citizen Action, and senior organizer with the Union of Concerned Scientists. She has an MS in applied anthropology from the University of Maryland.Cosponsored By:
- ActivUs
- Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement
- Iowa Environmental Council
- Iowa Farmers Union
- Iowa Food Systems Council
- Sustainable Agriculture Student Association
- Women's & Gender Studies Program
- Women, Food and Agriculture Network
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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