Engaging Youth for Inclusive and Equitable Food Systems

Tuesday, July 24 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Nicollet A-C

Moderator: Amber Canto, MPH, RDN, FoodWIse, A Program Of University Of Wisconsin 

Speakers: Matthew Calvert, PhD, University Of Wisconsin-Extension; Josset Gauley, PhD, MS, University Of Wisconsin-Extension; Monica Lobenstein, MA, University Of Wisconsin-Extension; Claire Mance, MS, University Of Wisconsin-Extension

This session highlights a youth inclusive approach to nutrition education and food system improvement.

Presenters will share individual and community level outcomes of a SNAP-Ed funded project in which youth led an effort to raise awareness of food resources and improve access to healthy food in a USDA designated food desert. Presenters will share effective approaches and practice-based curriculum materials that others can use to implement youth action projects in their communities.

Learning Objectives:

1. Session participants will be able describe the value of engaging youth as participants in PSE work aimed at improving food systems.
2. Session participants will be able to identify components of youth participatory action programming.
3. Session participants will be able to name specific strategies for engaging youth in the design and implementation of programs intended to impact local food systems.