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Innovations in Global Metropolitan Food Systems: Made in Michigan

Innovations in Global Metropolitan Food Systems: Made in Michigan. A Presentation To The College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Fall H arvest Event October 25, 2012 Dr. Rick Foster W.K. Kellogg Professor of Food, Society and Sustainability.

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Innovations in Global Metropolitan Food Systems: Made in Michigan

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  1. Innovations in Global Metropolitan Food Systems: Made in Michigan A Presentation To The College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Fall Harvest Event October 25, 2012 Dr. Rick Foster W.K. Kellogg Professor of Food, Society and Sustainability Michigan State University

  2. The Tale of Two Centuries:Social and Economic Pathways for the Future • 20th Century – reliance on singular, godfather industries (i.e. textiles, automotive manufacturing, etc.) - linear models based on self-interest - segregation of resources • 21st Century – reliance on a diverse economy driven by creativity and innovation - seeking green and sustainable outcomes – networked and connected models relevant to global issues – with an emphasis on diversity Michigan State University

  3. Assumptions for 21st Century Communities • People and communities act locally, but are linked globally for learning and economic development • Innovation platforms and creative solution finding are widely accepted approaches to difficult issues • Renewable Natural Resources are drivers of social and economic opportunity • Greening and sustainability metrics are common indicators of success • New knowledge comes from the connections of known knowledge systems as well as from new discovery Michigan State University

  4. Major Challenges of the 21st Century • Energy • Water • Food • Urban Convergence Michigan State University

  5. Major Challenges of the 21st Century • Energy • 2005 Peak Oil Year • Michigan-well positioned • Off-shore wind • Solar technology • Bio-fuels research and • production Michigan State University

  6. Major Challenges of the 21st Century • Water • Globalwater shortages • Michigan-well positioned • Surrounded byfresh water • Longest coastline in the U.S. • Water technology centers • MSU • UM • WSU Michigan State University

  7. Major Challenges of the 21st Century • Food • Food Demand will double by 2050 • Currently - 70% of global energy • Currently - 70% of global water • Significant impacts on climate • change and water quality/quantity • Michigan-well positioned – 2nd most diverse agricultural state Michigan State University

  8. Underpinning Assumption How we choose to grow, process, transport and consume our food will have the most dramatic impact on the quality of life for you, me - - and future generations of the 21st Century…… Michigan State University

  9. 2050 Global Scenario: • 9.3 billion people • 70% live in cities • Must double • food production • Must use less energy and less water than today Michigan State University

  10. The 2050 Scenario This might mean: • Calories from global agriculture • Nutrition from local agriculture/food systems • Reliance on food, water, energy integration • Reliance on indoor food growing systems • Reliance on the reuse of blighted and abandoned assets Michigan State University

  11. Our US Post-Industrial Cities • Post-industrial cities are characterized by: • Abandonment • Blight • Toxic soils • Declining natural areas • Declining public health • Poor food access and availability • Chronic unemployment/under-employment • Low land values • Poor housing conditions Michigan State University

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  13. Detroit • Auto-Technology capital of the world • 139 square miles • Built for 2,000,000 people • Today = less than 700,000 people • 35,000 empty acres – 1/3 of the city • Minority majority city • Low-wealth, marginalized citizens • Great distrust and suspicion Michigan State University

  14. The Future of Michigan’s Green Economy • Metropolitan agriculture and community food, energy and water systems • Aquaculture industry unique to the Great Lakes Region • Alternative energy (wind, solar, bio-fuels, bio-gas, etc.) becoming more prominent • Fresh water as an economic attractant for clean industry • Natural Resource enterprises, recreation and tourism become a greater part of the economy Michigan State University

  15. City Agendas Strategically Coming Together - - - - - - Social and Cultural Economic Growth and Development Educational Reform (K-16) Public and Regulatory Policy Health and Wellness Michigan State University

  16. Involvement of Anchor Institutions In Detroit • Community Leaders • Detroit Public Schools • Henry Ford Health System • Influential Business People • Local and State Government Cooperation • Higher Education and Knowledge Institutions • Non-profits and Foundations Michigan State University

  17. MetroFood Options and Alternatives • Land-based food production (gardens, commercial operations, etc.) • In-door, expanded seasons technologies (hoop houses, greenhouses, etc.) • Repurposed buildings resulting in new indoor growing structures • New, vertical, high-tech growing structures Michigan State University

  18. FARMING GROWS UP Michigan State University

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  22. Anticipated outputs of the Innovation Cluster would be: • New technologies for growing, processing and exporting future food from cities • New business and commercial starts (new jobs) based on the integration of future food, water and energy technologies • New organizational approaches to implementing systems, technologies and enterprises • Global connectivity and business opportunities • Greater opportunities for equitable participation in Metropolitan Food Systems Michigan State University

  23. As a result of producing these outputs: • Blighted and abandoned areas will be rehabilitated to productive use • Economic development will be stimulated and distributed more evenly across racial and ethnic lines • Entrepreneurial food and food-related enterprises (large and small) will be created and/or enhanced • Food security and community empowerment will be dramatically enhanced and globally connected • Community health and education efforts will be connected and enhanced Michigan State University

  24. Ultimate Outcome: • Michigan becomes a globally recognized knowledge resource for the integration of Food, Water and Renewable Energy • Michigan’s post-industrial cities become models of green, sustainable and resilient cities • Michigan and Detroit become food growing innovation and technology leaders among global cities of the future Michigan State University

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