Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)

Think Globally Act Locally, is a common term, but what does it really mean when discussing food security? Canada and particularly Southern Alberta produce an abundance of quality foods, yet, cost competitive imported foods are consumed year-round even when local products are seasonable available. Emphasis on buying local food is on the rise, but the sustainability of small family farms are at risk from large food producers and retailers offering cheap prices. October 16 is World Food Day and sadly, millions of people in other parts of the world are still starving to death every year and most of them are children. Here in Canada, thousands of people, mostly children, are inadequately nourished for a variety of reasons. The speakers will discuss issues at play regarding local food production, availability, marketing and distribution. They will also address how local food policies can help improve food security in a global context. Speaker: Rev'd Canon Erin Phillips and Kaitlyn Kenney Erin Phillips is t