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Why Our Food System Is Vulnerable: Challenges, Food Security, and the Future of Edible Campus
In this episode, we explore the factors shaping today’s food system, from climate change and extreme weather to supply chain disruptions, food insecurity, and the decline of small family farms.
Joining us are Laura Felling, Assistant Director of Campus Sustainability at NIU, and Steve Schultz, Garden Manager for NIU Edible Campus. Together, they discuss how our food system has evolved, why it remains vulnerable, and how local initiatives can help strengthen community resilience.
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