This year’s Marian Wright Edelman Lecture Series will feature nationally and internationally known scientists, educators and advocates who will present and discuss cutting-edge research and policy issues regarding food and food systems as social determinants of health. This lecture will also highlight work in cross-cutting areas such as policy, public health, medicine, social justice, and economic development.

The 2016 Distinguished Lecturer will be Mr. Mike Espy, JD, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a former U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of Mississippi. Mr. Espy will discuss in depth the state of agriculture in Mississippi's past and present, the history of the USDA, policy's that have directly affected agriculture, and much more.

We hope to see you there!

For more information, please contact Sydnie Wagner at (601) 815-9544 or swagner2@umc.edu