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	The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems is a research, education, and public service program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system. On the UCSC campus, the Center operates the 2-acre Alan Chadwick Garden and the 25-acre Farm. Both sites are managed using organic production methods and serve as research, teaching, and training facilities for students, staff, and faculty. Sign up now to receive The Cultivar, newsletter of the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. See the current issue.

Announcements

AASHE Features Interview with CASFS Researcher Tim Galarneau
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's online series features an interview with Tim Galarneau on his efforts to advance the farm-to-college movement.

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More announcements from CASFS

Upcoming Events

Speaking of Food: Thoughts on Healthier Food Systems
Tuesday, December 1, 4-5:30 pm
Kresge Town Hall
Dr. Harriet Friedmann of the University of Toronto will discuss her work, "Linking Cultures of Farming, Selling, Cooking, Storing, Sharing and Eating: Organizational Ecology of the Southern Ontario Food Shed." For details, send email or call 459-4540. Cosponsored by CASFS and Kresge College. Series flyer.

Central Coast Farmers' Brunch
and Roundtable
Friday, December 4, 9-11:30
Agricultural History Project, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville
Farmers are invited to this free brunch to hear about updates from community partners and resources available to Central Coast growers. Cosponsored by CASFS, CAFF, and ALBA. Details.

Save the Date! The Business of Sustainability Conference,
January 20, 2010, Asilomar, CA
How can farmers, food processors, retailers, and other food businesses survive and thrive while doing good in the world? Come learn from innovative, inspiring business leaders about the nuts and bolts of running a triple-bottom-line business - one that cares for people, the planet, and makes a profit.

Read more about the event and register for "The Business of Sustainability: Growing Health, Wealth, and Ecological Integrity in the Food System," on January 20th, 2010, prior to the EcoFarm conference. See a draft agenda (updates in progress). Read the conference organizer's blog post from the Ethicurean web site.

Agrifood Seminar Events, Announcements

"Back 40" Celebration an Inspiring Gathering –

More on the 40th Anniversary of CASFS