Bahá'í Perspectives on Agriculture and Food
Examine Bahá’í teachings on agriculture, food, rural development; relate this to public discourse; explore how agriculture can be incorporated in community-building
My teaching and research focus is in the cultural basis of development and economic theory and practice, and analysing related urban and rural settlement, production, and consumption patterns. Whenever possible, I teach with both local and international context so that students evaluate their own perception of local and international geographies.... See Faculty Bio
I have always been a Bahá’í, loved nature since I was taught about it in children’s classes, and set my goal to become a Bahá’í pioneer at the conference launching the Ten-year Crusade in 1953. I was finishing my Ph.D. in marine biology in 1969 when the Santa Barbara oil... See Faculty Bio
Gary is a social and economic development worker living in Ukraine. Combining a PhD in agricultural science with an MBA in management, he managed projects in Central America, Africa, South Asia and the ex-Soviet Union. During the past 20 years, Gary used consultation in his work and teams. While working... See Faculty Bio
Neil, raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, has 35 years of experience working with farmers in crop-based agricultural education, applied research and rural community development. He has worked in Western Canada, West Africa and Latin America. Neil has particular interests in crop diversification, applying empowerment-based learning techniques with farmers, and... See Faculty Bio