Postgraduate Certificate in Community Food Systems Policy
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're joined by Dr. Jane Smith, a leading expert in food policy and the course director for the Postgraduate Certificate in Community Food Systems Policy. Dr. Smith, can you tell us what inspired you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely, I've seen firsthand how critical it is to have policies that support sustainable, equitable food systems. I wanted to equip professionals with the skills they need to drive change in their communities. HOST: That's fantastic. Can you share any current trends or challenges in community food systems policy? GUEST: Sure, there's growing interest in urban agriculture and food justice. However, we still face significant challenges like food deserts and climate change impacts on food production. HOST: What do students struggle with most when learning about community food systems policy? GUEST: Often, it's grasping the complexity of policy-making processes and engaging diverse stakeholders effectively. We address these challenges through hands-on learning experiences. HOST: That's great to hear. Looking forward, what do you envision for the future of community food systems policy? GUEST: I believe we'll see more integrated policies addressing food security, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Our goal is to prepare students to lead in this exciting field. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you so much for sharing your insights and the valuable work you're doing through this course. If you're interested in learning more about creating impactful change in community food systems, check out the Postgraduate Certificate in Community Food Systems Policy. Until next time, keep exploring, learning, and leading positive change!
