The Sustainable "Ag" Tuesdays series consists of several free lecture events for the University of Maryland community. Many of AGNR's fantastic faculty and staff are featured, as are topics related to each of the College's five Strategic Initiatives. Join in person in 1123 Jull Hall, or tune in online for live streaming (links below).
February 26, 2019
Impacts of Food Insecurity on College Student Well-Being & Academic Success: Collaborative Solutions to Student Concerns
Yu-Wei Wang, Ph.D., Research Director/Assistant Director of the Counseling Center
Tune in Online: go.umd.edu/SATfoodsecurity
March 12, 2019
Industrial Hemp: Potential Profits and Pitfalls
Andrew Ristvey, University of Maryland Extension
Tune in Online: go.umd.edu/SAThemp
March 26, 2019
The Resilient Farmer: Managing Stress on The Farm
Shannon Dill and Jeanette Jeffries, University of Maryland Extension
Tune in Online: go.umd.edu/SATfarmstress
April 2, 2019
Insects as a Sustainable Source of Food Protein: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Rohan Tikekar, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
Peter Coffey, University of Maryland Extension
Tune in Online: go.umd.edu/eatinsects
April 9, 2019
An Introduction to Anti-Racism Principles for Transformed Food Systems
Soyun Park, Forward Movement Consulting
In-person Interactive Session Only
**Sponsored by the Optimizing Urban Environments Through Design, Green Technology, and Community Engagement strategic initiative team**
April 23, 2019
Urban Agriculture, Food Justice, and Economic Empowerment
Neith Little, University of Maryland Extension
Mariya Strauss, Farm Alliance of Baltimore
Tune in Online: go.umd.edu/SATurbanag
**Sponsored by the Optimizing Urban Environments Through Design, Green Technology, and Community Engagement strategic initiative team**
May 7, 2019
An Introduction to Sustainable Livestock Production
Dr. Charlie Apter, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences
Tune in Online: go.umd.edu/SATlivestock