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- Download the registration form above as a Microsoft Word document or an Adobe PDF.
- Submit by email to brysonk@sifat.org or mail to SIFAT
2944 County Road 113
Lineville, AL 36266.
- Payment can by made upon arrival or mailed with your registration. Please make checks payable to SIFAT.
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International Conference on Edible Insects
April 23-24, 2010: Exploring Alternative Foods for World Hunger:
The Potential of Edible Insects
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Did you know that almost 80 percent of the world's population includes insects in their diets? More than 1400 species of insects are edible. Insects are a valuable source of critically needed protein and micro-nutrients. What are the pros and cons of promoting insects as a solution for world hunger? Why does the Western attitude toward entomaphagy matter? Join us on SIFAT's 176-acre international training campus for this conference to participate and learn more from global experts.
Conference Goals:
- To bring together leading international experts on edible insects to foster understanding about entomophagy based on the latest science and research.
- To examine what role entomophagy currently has in nutrition globally.
- To evaluate the potential entomophagy could have as a solution to world hunger.
- To help combat the Western phobia of entomophagy and promote more cross-culturally sensitive views of nutrition.
- To encourage additional research, networking and collaboration in edible insects and world hunger.
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Activities include:
- Trapping and identifying local forest insects
- Preparing other insects for consumption
- Making gourmet recipes for Saturday night dinner
- Celebrating at the Bug Banquet (non-bug food available)
- Experiencing the Global Village and simulated slum
- Taking a Tech Tour to see simple technologies that can help the hungry
Presenters include: (click each name to download a short bio)
- Florence Dunkel, Ph.D., Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
- Julieta Ramos-Elorduy, Ph.D., The Institute of Biology,
National University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
- M'Vita D. M'Bambi, Ph.D., The Superior Pedagogic Institute of MBanza Ngungu, Department of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Feng Ying, Ph.D. and Xiaoming Chen, Ph.D., The Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, China
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Lodging Options:
- On-Campus:
- $15/night - dormitory style in Lodge
- Off-Campus: Hotels
- 10-35 miles away
- Lineville, Wedowee, Roanoke, Oxford/Anniston
- A block of rooms has been reserved at Olde English Inn in Wedowee. Mention SIFAT Conference. $36/night (121 S. Main St. - 256.357.2817)
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