Sustainable Food Systems in Surrey

Please join us for a stimulating evening of information and conversation. Village Surrey and the Surrey White Rock Food Action Coalition are hosting Dr. Kent Mullinix from Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Institute for Sustainable Food System (ISFS).ISFS investigates and supports regional food systems as key elements of sustainable communities. Dr. Kent Mullinix will be sharing results of the Southwest BC Bioregion Food System Design Project. This four-year multi-disciplinary research project provides information on food production and processing for local markets, job creation and other benefits to the provincial economy, and the potential to reduce some detrimental environmental impacts from food production. This event takes place April 19 in the Dr. Ambedkar Room at Surrey City Centre Library, 10350 University Drive. Doors open at 6:00pm, event starts at 6:30pm. This event is free and all are welcome.