2024 AMC Community Grand Rounds:Farming and Food Sovereignty

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, WEBEX

The intersection of cultural heritage, land ownership, food
insecurity, and community health underscores the urgency of
addressing inequities in food systems for marginalized
communities like Indigenous Nations, Black farmers, and
migrant seasonal farm workers (MSFW). Due to centuries of
colonization, Indigenous communities have suffered land
dispossession and disrupted food systems exacerbating food
insecurity and health disparities. Similarly, Black farmers in the
United States have endured discrimination, including land theft
and exclusion from agricultural programs, perpetuating
economic disadvantage and limited access to resources despite
their significant contributions. MSFWs also experience
significant challenges, including exploitative labor practices
and inadequate access to healthcare, housing, and social
services. Addressing these inequities requires dismantling
systemic barriers and promoting justice within the food system.
Food sovereignty, empowering communities to control their
own food systems, offers a solution by prioritizing local and
traditional food systems, ensuring access to nutritious,
culturally appropriate food, and promoting holistic approaches
to health. Integrating efforts to address food sovereignty, social
justice, and health equity in agriculture is vital for creating
inclusive and sustainable food systems benefiting all members
of society. 

Free Webex Program

Webex Information Below

https://albanymed.webex.com/albanymed/j.php?MTID=mbb272d7a44eca8a5f104e6783bc1a26b

1. Define food sovereignty as a framework for rectifying historical disparities in food production and distribution and its role in addressing hunger, health disparities, and empowering communities to assert control over their food systems.
2. Explore the impacts of colonization on Indigenous food systems.
3. Examine the historical significance of Black farming in the United States and legacy in the fight for social justice.
4. Examine the vital contributions of migrant seasonal farm workers to the agricultural industry while addressing the systemic challenges they face, including healthcare access and working conditions.
5. Highlight contemporary initiatives and movements dedicated to advancing racial equity and justice in agriculture and food systems
6. Introduce the concept of food as medicine, emphasizing culturally appropriate approaches that honor traditional diets and food practices, enhancing health outcomes and community well-being.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), General Attendance (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Cancellation Policy

Albany Medical College reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

We have not received any commercial support for this activity.