October 4, 2012 - 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.| The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Future of Food Illinois
This Washington Post Live forum in Chicago will bring together key public figures, experts, and stakeholders for a discussion on food security in the 21st century. The forum will address questions about how to increase access to healthy, affordable food, the impact of the drought, as well as innovations to increase agricultural productivity.
Video
Muhammad on encouraging children to eat healthy
Sheelah Muhammad, co-creator of Fresh Moves Mobile Market, discusses ways in which her mobile produce market encourages children to eat fruit instead of junk food.
Tim Andriesen on the impact of the drought on food prices
Tim Andriesen of the CME group discusses the effect of the drought on food prices and agricultural productivity.
Lee: Hunger is a distribution problem
David Lee of Feeding America says hunger is a distribution problem - of food, power, land resources, and access to markets.
Full discussion: Future of Food Illinois
Washington Post Live’s forum on food security in Chicago, Illinois.
Roger Thurow
Senior Fellow on Global Agriculture and Food Policy, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
