The Island’s “food system” will be the topic of a Public Symposium to be held at UPEI’s Duffy Science Centre Amphitheatre, Room 135, on Monday, November 14, beginning at 7:00 p.m. In particular, the discussion will focus on a move toward a more sustainable agriculture, with a stronger emphasis on local food and food security. Guest speaker is Dr. Mark Lapping from University of Southern Maine, with panelists Barry Cudmore, a Nuffeld Scholar and farmer from Brackley Beach; Mark Bernard from Barnyard Organics; and Dr. Colleen Walton from UPEI’s Department of Applied Human Science. Dr. Ed MacDonald will serve as Chair. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. For more info, contact Laurie at brinklow@upei.ca