First Announcement
International Conference on
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND NUTRITION
Boston, Massachusetts, USA March 19-21, 1997
ORGANIZERS:
Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Henry A. Wallace Institute for Alternative Agriculture
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This conference will examine all aspects of the relationship
between the quality/safety of food and the production systems
used to raise it. Besides biological and technological aspects,
the conference also will deal with consumer attitudes,
regulatory issues, and agricultural development strategies.
Speakers from 15 countries will offer a total of 50
presentations, including:
o Reports on new research
o Reviews of current knowledge and research needs
o Analysis of conceptual and methodological problems
o Discussions of public policy implications.
The conference is intended for researchers, farmers, consumer
groups, the food processing and marketing industry, and
agencies concerned with agricultural policy and public health.
REGISTRATION FEE: US$135 (includes all program materials,
proceedings volume, refreshments and reception).
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Boston-Brookline, 1200 Beacon Street,
Brookline, Massachusetts 02146; Telephone: (1) 617-277-1200.
A notice giving more details regarding the program,
accommodations and registration will be sent in December 1996.
In the meantime, you may address further questions to:
William Lockeretz
School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155 (USA)
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
Afternoon (starting 1:30 PM)
o Conference introduction
o Keynote Speaker (TBA)
o Plenary Session. The agriculture-nutrition connection:
Strategic and conceptual issues
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
Morning:
o Concurrent Sessions I
A. Soils, fertilizers, and nutritional quality
B. Meeting regional and national dietary needs
o Concurrent Sessions II
A. Panel: Reducing dietary pesticide risks
B. Community supported agriculture: Dietary implications
Afternoon:
o Concurrent Sessions III
A. Organic farming and food quality
B. Enhancing nutritional quality and food safety
o Poster Presentations
Evening: Banquet
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
Morning:
o Panel: "Food Quality": Concepts, goals, and strategies
o Concurrent Sessions IV
A. Consumers' attitudes towards alternative systems
B. Defining and evaluating food quality
Lunch, with concluding speaker (TBA)
The conference will adjourn at 3:00 PM.
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The proceedings volume from our previous conference,
"Environmental Enhancement through Agriculture," is now
available. For contents and ordering information, send an
e-mail message to: wlockeretz@infonet.tufts.edu
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