Events that address critical issues confronting society in pursuit of environmental balance, economic vitality & social justice.
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From Taco Trucks to Alta Cocina Mexicana: Reimagining Mexican Foodways

Anteater Recreation Center (ARC) 680 California Ave, Irvine, CA, United States

Community Seed-to-Plate Workshops presents: From Taco Trucks to Alta Cocina Mexicana:  Reimagining Mexican Foodways Participate in a discussion and cooking class with Jaime Maldonado from La Victoria in San Francisco. Part 1. Related Event: Food Matters Lecture (SBSG 1517) 12:00  – 1:30 p.m.  Chef Roger Feely and Jaime Maldonado present for the Food Matters lecture series on: Fusing Palates [...]

$10

La Otra Frontera: Farmworker Food Security Within the Northern Borderlands

UCI Social and Behavioral Sciences Gateway 1517, Bldg 214 (SBSG 1517) Pereira Dr., Irvine, CA, United States

As part of the "Food Matters: Perspectives on What's Cooking" series, Teresa Mares, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Vermont will be joining us to discuss key issues farm workers deal with in the US Northern border states. Dr. Mares' research focuses on the intersection of food and migration studies, and she is particularly interested in the [...]

Free

Who Owns “Butter”?: CEO Miyoko Schinner Presentation about Plant-based Food

Zoom

Recognized by the United Nations as a ‘Vegan Revolutionary’ in its 'The Future of Women' global initiative, Miyoko Schinner, Founder & CEO of Miyoko’s Creamery, is an epicurean activist who is leading the creation of the animal-free, plant dairy food system. In this talk Miyoko Schinner will discuss her company's August 2021 California legal victory [...]

Free

Fair Trade Tuesday

Zot N Go

Fair Trade Tuesday @ Zot N Go 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Stop by to learn more about Fair Trade and sample some tasty Fair Trade snacks!

Free

Fair Trade Valentines

Brandywine

Fair Trade Valentines @ Brandywine 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Teach students facts regarding Fair Trade products that are Good for Business, Good for Shoppers, Good for the Planet.

Free

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