Not the "Whole Picture": Reimagining Food Systems to Account for What We Don't Know

Monday, 31 Oct 2022 at 7:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union

Beal Distinguished Lecture in Rural Sociology

Michael Carolan was born, raised, and educated in Iowa. After living in the state for approximately 30 years, his career took him to Colorado State University where he is now Co-Director of the Food Systems Institute for Research, Engagement and Learning, Professor of Sociology, and an Engagement and Extension Food Systems Specialist.

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