By Lisa-Jean Sylvia of City Fresh
Between 40 -50 people have gathered to listen to Clare Hinrichs discuss the redesign of our food system. Following a tour of several urban farms, Ms. Hinrichs connects the local work with a broader discussion about local food systems."You have a vibrant and resourceful city," she says.
Hinrichs suggest moving from a strictly local focus to forming regional connections that will allow "equitably grown food" to enter the mainstream food system.
In working to reform the food system, Hinrichs focuses on the importance of reflection. She urges Cleveland to use art and its strong history of urban food initiatives to reflect on civic agriculture and our work on the food system.
As a part of their year long series on building Cleveland's future beyond foreclosure, CSU's Levin College of Urban Affairs is sponsoring the "Feeding Cleveland" Photography Contest. Deadline for submissions in September 21, 2009. Also part of the Levin College Forum series is an exhibit exploring the role urban agriculture has played in feeding Cleveland. The Feeding Cleveland Exhibit is currently on display at the Campbell Gallery and has been extended to run through the month of September.
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