Is Walmart’s Version of Sustainable Agriculture Really Sustainable?

In case you missed it, the Walmart Corporation announced that they intend to make a major investment in sustainable agriculture. Most of the blogs, Facebook posts and Tweets seem to be pretty excited! Please forgive me if I reserve judgment and explore this news a bit before I celebrate.

Perhaps its fortuitous that I’ve finished a 7-part series on sustainable food and farming here on World.edu, just in time to use these ideas to help us explore the question “is Walmart’s version of sustainable agriculture really sustainable?”  Read More

What is Sustainable Food?

A film made by Manchester's Kindling Trust, which explains the various elements we need to consider in building a sustainable food system. The ideas were developed by a group of over 50 organizations working on sustainable food issues in Greater Manchester, UK.

What is Sustainable Food? from Kindling on Vimeo.

Sustainable Food Series

Sustainable Food Series Continues with "Why Eat Organic?" Program July 8, 7pm at Moorhead Library

For further information, please contact:

Liz Lynch, Public Services Supervisor
Moorhead Library
(218) 233-7594
lynchl@larl.org

Sustainable Food Series

The Moorhead Library is holding a food series so we can learn how to eat healthfully and locally year-round. All events are free and open to all!


30 Minute Mozzarella
Thursday, June 10 at 7pm
Join Sharon Douglas as she shares her recipe for homemade mozzarella cheese!


Why Eat Organic?
Thursday, July 8 at 7pm
Justine Cadwell will discuss the organic vs conventional foods debate.


Eating Locally Year-Round
Thursday, August 26 at 7pm
Join Green Market Kitchen staff for a discussion on seasonal eating.


Contact the Library with questions:
218-233-7594
mailto:lynchl@larl.org
http://www.larl.org/
118 5th St S, Moorhead