August 2020

Will COVID-19 change our food system for good? Increased coronavirus outbreaks in food markets, food plants, and farmworker communities have impacted food access and put a

August 2020

Will COVID-19 change our food system for good? Increased coronavirus outbreaks in food markets, food plants, and farmworker communities have impacted food access and put a spotlight on food insecurity. Farmers are hurting as supply chains for fresh, perishable foods shrivel. Meanwhile, food banks have seen a surge in demand that has required distribution support from the National Guard.

What does COVID-19 mean for agriculture, our food supply systems — and our diets? Join us for a conversation with Lisa Held, senior reporter at Civil Eats and Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, on feeding a nation under quarantine.

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Lisa Kristine, a fine arts photographer, talks about how her childhood led to seeking out indigenous knowledge

Lisa Kristine, a fine arts photographer, talks about how her childhood led to seeking out indigenous knowledge through her photography of people, interconnected as we are, and all sharing the gift of our first breadthe. She has documented indigenous cultures all over the world. You may also want to view her presentation on "Illuminating the World on Modern Day Slavery" here on EarthSayers.

TEDx presentation by CalicoCanyan.

Slavery is about commerce. Acclaimed humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine specializes in images

Slavery is about commerce. Acclaimed humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine specializes in images of remote indigenous peoples. Best known for her evocative and saturated use of color, Kristine has collaborated with international humanitarian organizations and is often asked to present her work to inspire discussions on human rights and social change.  Recorded at TEDxMaui 2012, held on January 22, 2012 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.