2023 Fall Seminar Series Presents    

Dr. Colin Khoury

Senior Director of Science and Conservation
San Diego Botanic Garden

When: Oct. 27th, at Noon

Where: Denver Campus, Science Building, Room 2001

If we are what we eat, then where are we from?

“You are what you eat” is often used as an admonishment when we have neglected to eat healthfully. But from a historical perspective, the assertion can open a wide range of questions about how we define ourselves and hold to our cultural affiliations, and to whom we should be thankful for our nourishment. This presentation will describe my journey to better understand where our food comes from, and how that history connects people, crops and livestock, and food cultures across the world. We will delve into the increasing homogeneity of human diets over recent decades, and discuss the benefits and challenges of this globalization trend. Finally, we will discuss the state of conservation of crop diversity, and outline the critical conservation actions needed to help our food systems become more diverse, healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable.  

Everyone is welcome to join the seminar. Please contact Dr. Greg Ragland for more information