Ohio ranks amongst the worst states for food security in the U.S. In throughout the nation, 17.4 million households don't have enough food to eat. Today, we'll discuss the causes of food insecurity, the effects and the possible ways to help combat the growing issue.
Guests:
- Andy Gurd, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Ohio State University Alumni Association
- Dr. Jeffrey H. Cohen, Professor of Anthropology, Ohio State University
- Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Food Banks
- Dr. Casey Hoy, entomology professor and director of the Initiative for Food and AgriCultural Transformation, Ohio State University
Event:
Food insecurity will be discussed at the Buckeye Summit interactive town hall on April 14 in the Ohio Union. More information on the Summit can be found at: https://buckeyesummit.osu.edu/
This show originally aired on April 6, 2016 at 10 a.m.