From degradation to regeneration, how do we cultivate a sustainable future for our food and planet? Industrial agricultural practices undermine the ecological systems we depend on under the pretext of “feeding the world”. More specifically, industrial agriculture is the leading cause of deforestation and biodiversity loss, water pollution and overuse, and a major contributor to climate change. If society wants future generations to have a healthy, happy future, undoubtedly we need to change our food system. Regenerative agriculture offers alternative methods of food production that not only prevent the degradation of ecosystems, but enhances them. In this series, we will dive into how food is produced currently and its effects, and how the agriculture of the future could look like.
Dates: Fridays, March 22 – May 3, 2024.
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Online, via Zoom
Registered participants will receive an email from the LLeaP team, sharing the zoom information prior to the first day of this series.
Topics:
- Week 1: Industrial agriculture.
- Week 2: Feeding the world.
- Week 3: Regenerative agriculture.
- Week 4: Small-scale agriculture.
- Week 5: Holistic view of agriculture, diet and health.
- Week 6: Tips to transform your yard & garden.
About the Lecturer: Alberto was born in Asturias (NW Spain), where he developed a deep fascination for Nature. This fascination led him to a B.Sc in Biology, a M.Sc in Conservation Biology and a PhD in Ecology. While doing research and teaching for a few years in the Yukon, he realized the huge impact that agriculture has on biodiversity, and decided to start a farm and show that it is possible to grow food while supporting the health of humans and non-humans alike. These days developing and running Nature’s Apprentice Farm takes most of Alberto’s energy and focus. Some winters, Alberto gets to teach courses at Carleton University, Algonquin College and Gaia College. Alberto enjoys whitewater canoeing, playing basketball and pickleball, rock climbing, and cross country skiing.
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