Farmers Speak Out: The Global Struggle for Food Sovereignty

A free evening discussion and reception

WHY (World Hunger Year) and The New School present a panel discussion featuring prominent farm leaders from Latin America. They will give an overview of the movement for food sovereignty that is gaining momentum across the Americas and around the world. Food sovereignty is the right of people to determine their own food policies; it means good food for all and fairness for those who produce it. Invited speakers include farmers from Ecuador, Guatemala, Venezuela, and Bolivia. Each will speak about their struggles for land reform and fair trade, and lead a discussion on how to build solidarity and action across borders.

Introductory remarks will be given by Bill Ayres, Executive Director of WHY, and William Kramer, Adjunct Professor and Researcher in Globalization and Labor Studies at Rutgers University. A reception featuring sustainable, local snacks will follow.

This event is part of an ongoing initiative at WHY to facilitate dialogue among farmers and food system advocates in the US and internationally. For more information, see WHY International.