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Down to Earth Food Basics: A History of GMOs with City of Peoria Sustainable U

  • Sat, December 05, 2015
  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Rio Vista Recreation Center

about the class:

What do GMOs actually mean? Get down to earth and learn about GMOs in American foods. You will arrive curious and leave informed! You will be empowered to take control of your environment in a healthy, more sustainable way.

Genetic modification of organisms (GMOs) to create certain characteristics has been used for thousands of years. Learn the definition and history of GMO development and use in the food and agriculture industries; how GMOs are used in industrialization of farming; and how genetic modification of food producing plants and animals can generate both positive and controversial views, in this informative presentation.

about the instructor:

Joan Baron is an urban garden activist, alley adventurer, public space game changer, tile maker and seed saver. She is the designer and founder of Baron Studio in south Scottsdale, AZ.

Her aesthetic encompasses a passion for nurturing community through large and small art interventions that seek to bring a new awareness of place. This can take form as edible landscapes, walking meditations, social justice projects, or political commentary through site specific interactive installations and guerrilla gardening. Joan believes that hands-on arts projects provide the runway for confidence building which inspire new collaborations between all ages and different cultural backgrounds.

about registration types and pricing:

Here are all the ways you can can register for this class...

  • Online at www.PeoriaAz.gov/Classes
  • Over the phone at (623) 773-7137
  • Or stop on by Peoria Community Services Dept. (Mon-Thur 7am-6pm)

    about the venue:

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