A Critical Analysis of the Food Industry and Proposed Local Solutions
Faculty Sponsor
Betsy Bancroft- bancroft@gonzaga.edu
Session Type
Poster Presentation
Research Project Abstract
A Critical Analysis of the Food Industry and Proposed Local Solutions The agriculture industry has consequences on the environment and human health through the production, consumption, transportation and disposal processes. By eating locally and seasonally, communities can help mitigate these consequences. We used three approaches to explore how to mitigate the negative consequences of industrial agriculture at a local level: a community garden, informational website, and a community outreach event. These initiatives aim to promote conscious purchasing, consumption, and disposal of food on a local scale. By using the Logan Community in Spokane, WA as a case study, we hypothesized that bottom up approaches within local communities can be used to address large scale problems. Through these approaches we hope to encourage environmental stewardship, human health, and community awareness in regard to industrial agriculture.
Session Number
PS1
Location
HUB Multipurpose Room
Abstract Number
PS1-i
A Critical Analysis of the Food Industry and Proposed Local Solutions
HUB Multipurpose Room
A Critical Analysis of the Food Industry and Proposed Local Solutions The agriculture industry has consequences on the environment and human health through the production, consumption, transportation and disposal processes. By eating locally and seasonally, communities can help mitigate these consequences. We used three approaches to explore how to mitigate the negative consequences of industrial agriculture at a local level: a community garden, informational website, and a community outreach event. These initiatives aim to promote conscious purchasing, consumption, and disposal of food on a local scale. By using the Logan Community in Spokane, WA as a case study, we hypothesized that bottom up approaches within local communities can be used to address large scale problems. Through these approaches we hope to encourage environmental stewardship, human health, and community awareness in regard to industrial agriculture.
