The Powerpoints

Paul Higgins regularly gives powerpoint presentations on a variety of topics related to local food and aging.

A Journey in Taste

"A Journey In Taste" explores the biological, cultural, and social factors that influence the human palate.  

Here We Grow Again

“Here We Grow Again…” is A Journey in Taste presentation looking at the upcoming growing season and a continuation of “We Grow That?” This presentation focuses on Knox County farming, the challenges effecting local growers and community programs to bring fresh local products to every dining table.

Area Agency on Aging (District 5)

A step by step guide on how to implement fresh local foods into your facility. 

Labeling

When you go to the market to purchase an item, is what you see necessarily what you get? 

Key Ingredients

"Key Ingredients" provides a snapshot of how Americans grow, prepare, and serve food.  This presentation outlines the history of American agriculture which informs our food system of the modern day.  

Eating Right

"Eating Right" explores health and diet.  Diet is an important consideration in society today, and many of today's diseases are linked to diet and health.