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Jeff Piestrak commented on NEFOOD.org Administrator's group NESAWG Work Group - Research & Assessments
"Work group notes from last November's gathering (courtesy of our excellent scribe Ellen, with minor edits by me): NEFOOD 2011 Research-Assessment Work Group NOTES (Word doc) Lots of great ideas to work on... stay tuned for updates! Please share…"
Feb 6
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Local Food, Fiber and Energy Fair @ Cornell at Mann Library, Cornell University

November 17, 2011 from 2pm to 9pm
The 3rd annual Local Food, Fiber and Energy Fair will take place November 17, 2011 on the Cornell University campus. The day’s events will feature a festive open market, showcasing a rich sampling of local food and fiber products as well as innovative efforts to support individual, family and community health and resilience. New this year is the addition of an “energy” theme, highlighting efforts to strengthen community and regional capacities for sustainably meeting energy needs.After the open…See More
Nov 10, 2011
Jeff Piestrak added a discussion to the group Data & Information in Support of Sustainable Food Systems
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Open Data Standards for Food Systems

There is growing interest in using GS1 and QR Codes and associated data standards to support food traceability, systems transparency, collaborative value chain management and innovative marketing options using that data. Such approaches offer opportunities for greater efficiency, coordination and resilience of local and regional food systems. They can also be part of rich…See More
Oct 27, 2011
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Data & Information in Support of Sustainable Food Systems

A forum for sharing experiences, insights and resources relating to effective use of data and information in support of equitable, just and sustainable food systems, and advocating for better collaboration across domains of interest and purpose.
May 19, 2011
Jeff Piestrak added a discussion to the group Data & Information in Support of Sustainable Food Systems
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Indicators and Metrics

I'm interested in hearing from folks what types of indicators and metrics you use or need in conducting or assessing your work. I'd like to add a section on the Community & Regional Development page of my Local & Regional Food Systems guide to assist others in their work. Please add your comments and insights here.
May 13, 2011
Anna Duhon joined Jeff Piestrak's group
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Data & Information in Support of Sustainable Food Systems

A forum for sharing experiences, insights and resources relating to effective use of data and information in support of equitable, just and sustainable food systems, and advocating for better collaboration across domains of interest and purpose.
May 2, 2011
Jeff Piestrak added a discussion to the group Data & Information in Support of Sustainable Food Systems
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Spatial Mapping & Analysis

As a GIS Specialist at an academic library, I help a number of people with spatial mapping and analysis projects related to agriculture and food systems. One common frustration is finding data that can be imported and used in a GIS program like ArcGIS. Many times the data is not available in a format which is "georeferenced", or in a GIS format. For example much of the data available from government agencies is in tabular format (e.g. Excel spreadsheet or dBase/dbf). In these cases you may need…See More
Apr 18, 2011
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Data & Information

A forum for sharing experiences, insights and resources relating to effective use of data and information in support of equitable, just and sustainable food systems, and advocating for better collaboration across domains of interest and purpose.
Apr 17, 2011
Jeff Piestrak joined Madeleine Charney's group
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Food Systems in Higher Education

Share your knowledge of the growth and evolution of: curricula centered on or related to food systems;hands-on campus activities related to food systems;campus resources and offices that support food systems curricula and activities. See More
Mar 24, 2011
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Dec 2, 2010
Jeff Piestrak joined NEFOOD.org Administrator's group
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NESAWG Work Group - Food Systems Planning

Focus: The role, value and challenges of food system planning for professional planners and their collaborators.
Dec 2, 2010
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Local Food & Fiber Fair @Cornell at Mann Library, Cornell University

November 18, 2010 from 1pm to 7:30pm
The 2nd annual Local Food and Fiber Fair @ Cornell University will take place at Mann Library on Thursday, November 18th from 1-7:30pm.The fair’s goal is to build connections and raise awareness about the variety of activities on and off campus related to local and regional agriculture and food systems, and their links to healthy and resilient individuals, families and communities.The day’s program will include "lightning presentations" from a wide range of food systems workers and researchers,…See More
Nov 17, 2010
Jeff Piestrak joined NEFOOD.org Administrator's group
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NESAWG Work Group for Research & Assessments

This group is based on work that began at the "It Takes a Region" Conference hosted by NESAWG in Albany, NY, November 2009.
Nov 15, 2010
Jeff Piestrak is now a member of NEFOOD!
Nov 9, 2010

Profile Information

What is your full name (first and last)?
Jeff Piestrak
What state do you live in?
New York
What is your zip code?
14850
How would you characterize the place where you live?
Rural
What is your primary organization affiliation?
Mann Library, Cornell University
Do you grow any of your own food?
Yes
Website address #1:
http://www.mannlib.cornell.edu/
Website address #2:
http://guides.library.cornell.edu/local_food
What aspect of food and agriculture are you most passionate about?
My interests focus on information services and systems which facilitate inquiry, exchange and collaboration in support of sustainable ag-food systems. This includes building a communications network which connects and enhances the efforts of multiple stakeholders, including the resources and expertise of Land Grant institutions.

One area of specialized expertise I have is related to mapping and spatial analysis, or GIS (Geospatial Information Systems). I provide GIS research consultation and instructional services at Cornell University, and help maintain a NYS geospatial data repository at http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu/.

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2012 Annual Conference

It Takes A Region

October 29-30, 2012

A Working Conference to Build our Northeast Food System


Celebrate NESAWG’s 20th Anniversary!

New dates! Great new venue!

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Pre-Conference Workshops

Sunday, October 28

Saratoga Hilton

Saratoga, New York

Registration begins August 15

Early bird rate until October 5


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