How does technology complement our efforts to bring about a healthy, socially inclusive and sustainable food future? Find out on April 11th! Amy Laura Cahn will discuss the intersection of technology, urban agriculture and public health as part of this Philly Tech Week Panel. The Law Center’s Garden Justice Legal Initiative has turned to technology, through the development of the www.groundedinphilly.org website, to expand access to vacant land and support community members in organizing around vacant land and community gardening projects. Learn more at www.groundedinphilly.org.
Philly Tech Week
A Side of Tech: How Technology Influences Local Food Practices
Friday, April 11th
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street, Room 108
Moderator:
Nic Esposito, writer, urban farmer, The Head & The Hand Press publishing company founder, Grid Alive co-host
Panelists:
Mark Headd, Chief Data Officer, City of Philadelphia
Amy Laura Cahn, Garden Justice Legal Initiative, Public Interest Law Center
Ryan Kuck, West Philly Fresh Food Hub
Paul Steinke, Reading Terminal Market, General Manager
