Every year scientists release a wide variety of research that supports the benefits of organic food and farming. However, many of these cutting-edge studies are never communicated with the public because they are published in journals that are expensive to access. This workshop will help bridge the gap between science and the public, by covering research on applied solutions for farmers, the environmental effects of organic systems, and the human health impacts of exposure to pesticides. Dr. Jessica Shade from the Organic Center will give a brief overview of the multitude of studies published in 2016 of interest to the organic community. Brise Tenser will give an update on the Organic Farming Research Foundation studies on research needs in organic systems and public funding of organic projects. Dr. Asa Bradman from the Center for Environmental Research and Children’s Health (CERCH) will highlight their recent publications on developmental impacts of prenatal exposure to pesticides.
Track:
Activists
Session:
A | 8:30 am
Date:
Wed, Oct 12, 2016
Location:
Heather
Day:
Thursday
Presenter(s):
Title:
Asa Bradman
Presenter Affiliation:
UC Berkeley
Title:
Jessica Shade
Presenter Affiliation:
The Organic Center
Title:
Brise Tencer
Presenter Affiliation:
Organic Farming Research Foundation
