Wednesday, October 28, 2009

7:15pm - 8:15pm

Mendenhall Laboratory, Room 175

Susan Weber, Director of Operations, Local Matters
Dr. Arthur Trese, Associate Professor, Dept. of Plant Biology (Ohio University)

Join us for a discussion on ecological and health impacts of our nation’s highly mechanized food industry and its increasing dependence upon inputs such as synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

Our discussion will serve as a reflection upon some of the central themes of the documentary Food, Inc. Furthermore, we will explore solutions and focus on ways these broad environmental issues impact the health and well-being of students at Ohio State.

COFFEE & SNACKS PROVIDED

Green Beans | Ecology & Coffee is our monthly discussion series, established in February 2008. We invite speakers from across central Ohio to engage students in a dialog on issues related to energy, the environment, and public health.
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The series is sponsored by Greenovate, the local green building services and supply company.
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