Food Production Courses

The Aspen Institute

Designing Food Deserts - Urban Planning and Food Apartheid

Explore how urban planning and racial policies have created food deserts, and learn about community efforts to redesign cities for equitable food access and improved food security.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

OWASP Foundation

The Best Flaw Didn't Make It Into Production - Addressing Security Gaps in Development

Explore innovative approaches to address application security gaps, focusing on timely collaboration between security practitioners and development teams to influence secure coding practices.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

DC's Food Fighters - Combating Hunger, Creating Opportunity

Explore innovative approaches to combat hunger and create opportunities in DC with renowned chefs and food industry leaders. Learn about sustainable solutions and community empowerment initiatives.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Eradicating Hunger and Reducing Food Waste Through Technology - Challenge 1

Discover how Copia's innovative technology combats hunger by redirecting surplus food to those in need. Learn about Komal Ahmad's journey as a social entrepreneur and her impact on food waste reduction.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Food Insecurity on College Campuses - Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

Explore the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students, its causes, and community-driven solutions to combat hunger and support student retention in higher education.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Food and The Powerful Impact of Media - Conversations on Food Justice

Exploring media's influence on food choices, marketing's impact on communities, and how messaging shapes eating habits. Discusses using media as a positive force for food access and dignity.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

A Recipe for Fixing Our Broken Food System

Mark Bittman discusses fixing our broken food system, addressing climate change, hunger, and exploitation while promoting affordable, nutritious, and sustainable food for all.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Reducing Food Waste and Feeding the Hungry - Bridging the Gap Between Excess and Need

Innovative solutions to reduce food waste and combat hunger by connecting restaurants, partners, and communities, creating a sustainable model for feeding those in need.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Protecting Public Health: FDA's Role in Regulating Food, Drugs, and Medical Products

FDA Commissioner discusses agency's role in public health, addressing challenges from infant formula to tobacco regulation and vaccine authorization.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Faith and Food Justice - Conversations on Food Justice Session 11

Explore how faith communities collaborate with diverse groups to create more just, equitable, and sustainable food systems, addressing food insecurity and advocating for social change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Faith and Food Justice - Conversations on Food Justice

Exploring how faith communities collaborate with diverse groups to create more just, equitable, and sustainable food systems through local efforts, policy advocacy, and climate justice initiatives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food from Sustainable to Suicidal

Explore how food, agriculture, and economics have shaped history and learn about sustainable solutions for a better future in food production and consumption.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Food Insecurity and Mental Health - Impacts on Children and Families

Explore the hidden effects of food insecurity on mental health in families, examining stigma, cultural factors, and potential solutions for various age groups and demographics.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Food Insecurity and Mental Health - The Silent and Devastating Impacts

Explore the devastating impacts of food insecurity on mental health, examining chronic stress, stigma, and potential solutions. Learn about human-centered approaches to addressing poverty and inequality.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Your Table Is Ready - Reopening New York City Food and Hospitality

NYC restaurant owners and industry leaders discuss the pandemic's impact on food services, strategies for recovery, and the future of hospitality in a post-COVID world.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video