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Cooperative Extension Ventura County
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LinkedInBuilding Climate Resilience through Food Recovery- Organics Transformation- and Community Education
Date: November 13, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Contact: UC ANR Program Support anrprogramsupport@ucanr.edu
Sponsor: UC California Naturalists & Climate Stewards
Event Details
Building Climate Resilience through Food Recovery, Organics Transformation, and Community Education
with
Bill Camarillo from Agromin, Inc. and Food Forward’s team - Ayden and Madi
November 13, 2024, 12 PM
Nearly half of the food produced in the U.S. ends up in landfills, costing over $200 billion annually and contributing to 6% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. California, a leading agricultural economy, imports $160 billion in food, yet food waste releases 170 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and occupies a quarter of landfill space. Meanwhile, 17% of U.S. households face food insecurity. Can we shift to a circular food system that strengthens communities and fosters climate resilience? Today, we’ll hear from two innovators redefining waste and promoting sustainable solutions.
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