Creating a resilient regional food system

PSU Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies

Research presentation and panel discussion on building a resilient food system in the Portland Metro region

Portland State University

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON THURS 1/26Thousands of people in the Portland Metro region face the crisis of food insecurity every day. Emergencies like the pandemic or extreme weather events only worsen this crisis. How can we develop a truly resilient food system that can withstand shocks and reduce hunger and vulnerability in our region? Join us to hear from frontline-serving organizations, food growers/producers, government representatives, and researchers on this critical issue, and to share your perspective.Presentation of preliminary research findings by <a href="https://www.pdx.edu/profile/megan-horst" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Megan Horst</a>Meg Grzybowski, and members of the community advisory board* on "Perspectives from Frontline Organizations in the Portland Metro Region on Addressing Food Insecurity During the Covid-19 Pandemic"Followed by a panel discussion with:<a href="https://rdpo.net/staff" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Carol Chang</a>, <a href="https://rdpo.net/regional-food-systems-resilience" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization</a> (moderator)<ul><li><a href="https://www.mealsonuspdx.org/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">M﻿ark Guzman</a>, MealsOnUsPDX</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-mccormick-mph-0905211b7/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sonya McCormick</a>, Oregon Emergency Management</li><li><a href="https://blackfutures.farm/team/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">M﻿alcolm Shabazz Hoover</a>, Black Futures Farm</li><li><a href="https://www.goodrainfarm.com/yourfarmers" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">M﻿ichelle Week</a>, Good Rain Farm</li><li><a href="https://feedingcitiesgroup.com/about-the-feeding-cities-group/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">D﻿r. Kimberly Zueli</a>, The Feeding Cities Group</li></ul>F﻿ree &amp; open to the public - Registration required - Reserve your space today!*Research Community Advisory Board members:<ul><li>Stephanie Clark (Haynes), Vancouver Farmers Market</li><li>Alejandra Gurrola, Familias en Acción</li><li>Gloria Lee, Community for Positive Aging</li><li>Jacobsen Valentine, Feed the Mass</li></ul>Image source: vecteezy.com