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The Right to Food in the US: A Conversation with Smita Narula

February 6, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

$10

The Pace-NRDC Food Law Initiative (FLI) is a collaboration between the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and the Natural Resources Defense Council. FLI is dedicated to increasing access to legal services for farmers and food entrepreneurs seeking to create a more just and sustainable food system. GrowNYC is a sustainability resource for New Yorkers, providing free tools and resources anyone can use to improve our city and environment.

At this event, NRDC attorney and farmer Jennifer Grossman will interview human rights expert and advocate Smita Narula about the right to food in the United States. Topics discussed will include food sovereignty, barriers to implementing food rights, and advocacy strategies. Reception to follow.

Refreshments provided by Captain Lawrence Brewery and City Bakery.

Organizers

Pace-NRDC Food Law Initiative
GrowNYC

Venue

Project Farmhouse
76 East 13th Street
New York, NY 10003 United States
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Phone
646-726-4253
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