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Present the

First International Film Festival and Workshop

on

Alternatives in Food and Agriculture

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Why In China?

Current events place Beijing at the center of a growing economic, environmental, and
agricultural crisis that is felt throughout the world. The time to come together to share ideas
and generate solutions is now.

International food price hikes and other recent events have brought awareness of food security and food safety to an all-time high in China and in the world. In China, the general public, the academy, and the government are all deeply concerned about these issues and are eager for more information from other parts of the globe. As a result of the ongoing financial and economic crisis, tens of millions of migrant workers in China have lost their jobs in the export zones due to the decreased demands from the US and other OECD countries. Millions have returned to their rural villages, dependent on the everscarcer land. Like small farmers everywhere, they desperately need a viable and meaningful livelihood. But what is the ‘right’ way to do this, not just in China, but around the world?

With the right enabling conditions, the current crisis can serve as a catalyst to transform our existing food and agriculture systems towards greater social equity and environmental sustainability. This event will help make this possible by bringing together an uncommon group of people from around the world to discuss alternatives. Selected films will be captioned in multiple languages to ensure greater accessibility and enjoyment among all participants. Simultaneous translation will be available at panels and plenary events to enable maximum participation and exchange. Framed by China’s growing international importance, this event can spur discussion about a global green new deal in the face of current crises, and explore what it can mean for the world’s rural majority.

You Can Participate!

We invite you to submit your film, discussion ideas, or offer your time to spread the word to friends and colleagues about this important event. Here’s what you can do: •

• Submit your film, documentary, or multimedia production for screening at the film festival. Selected films will be captioned in multiple languages, and prizes will be awarded. Deadline for submissions is September 10, 2009
• Are you an expert, researcher, or practitioner in the area of food and agriculture? Does your organization work on food or agriculture innovations? Submit your ideas for presentations, panel discussions, or roundtables, and help lead the discussion!
• Would you like to see this event have a greater impact, have greater student outreach, or include more participants from rural areas around the world? Consider becoming a sponsor. Contributions are tax-deductible.

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