Ken Cook. Photo by USDAgov, Flickr.
On October 9, the University of Northern Iowa hosted an event entitled “Hunger Games: What is it about agriculture that’s eating consumers?”.
The keynote speaker at the event was Executive Director of the Environmental Working Group Ken Cook. He discussed how the farm industry and governmental farm policies have caused environmental and public health issues.
Specifically, Cook feels that the current trends in the farming industry are harming our soil and water, and causing unhealthy eating habits.
Read more about Cook’s speech here.
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About Michael Gallagher
I am originally from outside of Chicago, but I have spent the last five years in Iowa pursuing my education. From 2006-2010 I attended Grinnell College, where I received a B.A. in English. Currently, I am a graduate student in the University of Iowa's journalism department.
In addition to my work for CGRER, I write for the non-profit investigative reporting organization Iowa Watch. Previously, I worked as a freelance writer, primarily contributing to Hoopla (The Gazette's arts and culture publication), and I assistant coached the Grinnell College cross country and track teams for a year.
My interests include writing, running, watching the Chicago Bulls, and . . . environmental news!
