Northwest Earth Institute Discussion Group

Hungry for Change: Food, Ethics and Sustainability

Tuesdays, January 10 and 24, February 7 and 21, March 6 and 20, 2012, Evanston, IL

Heifer Chicago partners with the Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI) to make available courses such as Hungry for Change: Food, Ethics and Sustainability.

Hungry for Change explores the true meaning of the phrase "you are what you eat." In a six session schedule, this discussion course challenges participants to examine their roles, not only as consumers of food, but also as creators -- of food, of systems, and of the world we all live in. Each session includes readings, short assignments and accompanying discussion questions that address the impact of individual food choices on a range of issues, including ecosystem health, the treatment of factory and farm workers, and the global economy. Many sessions also include video clips, podcasts and websites to deepen the learning experience. Hungry for Change helps participants commit to lasting change by developing and sharing personal Action Plans with each session. Discussion Course Goals:

• To explore the interconnected nature of food systems and our relationships to them.
• To examine the impact our food choices have on our health, the health of others and the health of our planet.
• To consider the ethical and political implications of our current food system and our personal food choices.

Click here to download the Hungry for Change course flyer

To join this discussion group and obtain directions to the meeting place, contact Rick Davis at arkad@comcast.net