Farm to Table Study Tour
Uruguay, October 25-31, 2009
A Global Food Safety Systems Leadership Initiative
An international consortium of universities fostering public-private partnerships committed to a safe supply of affordable food everywhere.
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Food Safety and Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership, the Universidad de l Republica, Uruguay and the Washington State University School for Global Animal Health
About the Study Tour
Participants will explore the food system from farm-to-table in Uruguay while considering aspects of animal welfare and health, food safety, and public health. Facilitated discussions with key government and private sector leaders and site visits along the food supply chain are designed to integrate knowledge and skills in food safety, animal health and public health. Tentative activities in Uruguay include visiting a dairy processor and beef slaughter plant; touring a local cattle farm; visiting government and private sector animal and public health organizations; and meeting with faculty and students from the Universidad de la Republica veterinary school, Uruguay. Key objectives are that each participant:
- Develop awareness, understanding and familiarity of the food system in Uruguay and appreciate the global integration of public-private practice within food systems.
- Promote and catalyze collaborative group leadership through:
- Network-building opportunities
- Experiential and structured learning activities
- Collective group activities
The tour is directed and conducted by:
Scott Wells, DVM, PhD
Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary
Medicine, and Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health,
School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
William Sischo, DVM, PhD
Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Register and get additional information on travel, documentation, insurance, etc.
For more information or questions
Please e-mail Dr. Jennifer Koeman or reach her by phone at (612) 626-3161.