Canadian Association For Food StudiesAre you exploring Alternative Food Networks? You should check out the work of Dr. Alissa Overend!
Alissa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at MacEwan University. Their 2021 book Shifting Food Facts (Routledge Press) examined the shifting food truths of contemporary dietary discourse and was featured in a webinar on CAFS YT: “The Many Truths of Food and Nutrition.” Their current work explores alternative food networks in Alberta.
Alissa currently serves on the Canadian Associate for Food Studies Board in the role of Membership Engagement.
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