Food Sovereignty - Wed 6pm

We are entering a new food era, one marked by higher prices, growing numbers of hungry people, and an intensifying competition for land and water. The global cost of wheat, rice, corn, and soybeans has roughly tripled, reaching historic highs. What are the alternatives? Local communities and international social movements are promoting sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty. Eric Holt Giménez is the executive director of FoodFirst/Institute for Food and Development Policy. He is co-author with Raj Patel of "Food Rebellions! Crisis and the Hunger for Justice."