Explore Climate Change and Sustainable Ag at U of M

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Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN -Forty experts on issues surrounding sustainable agriculture and global climate change will assemble at the University of Minnesota for a public forum sponsored by the Center for Austrian Studies. “Climate Change, Sustainable Agriculture, and Bioresources” takes place Sept. 24-26. The keynote will be delivered by Michael Braungart, co-author of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things.

Minnesota and Austria are on the cutting edge of organic farming, innovative and sustainable uses of biological resources, and research on climate change. Experts from both sides of the Atlantic will come together to share their knowledge on topics such as general trends in climate change, its effect on sustainable and organic farming, water and habitat, and the challenges of and opportunities for effective public policy to slow or even reverse climate change.

In addition to Braungart, featured speakers include polar explorer Will Steger, noted organic farmer Carmen Fernholz (A-Frame Farm, Madison, Minn.), Institute on the Environment director Jon Foley, and many experts from the U.S. and Austria.