The Summer Sustainability Series offers unique professional programs based on the ground-breaking work of Oregon’s businesses, universities, not-for-profit organizations, and policy makers. We visit experts and practitioners in the field as they bring their experiences to life. Participants will join other thought leaders from a range of professions, pushing beyond the current thinking to find better solutions. We are now accepting online applications. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or would like to know more about our program. |
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Sustainability in the Urban Built EnvironmentExplore a Living Laboratory:
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food SystemsFrom Farms to Food in Oregon’s Willamette Valley: July 19-23, 2010This mobile symposium will venture around Portland and Corvallis, Oregon to industry-leading farms and ranches, processors, distributors, markets and restaurants up and down the valley. Join fellow leaders as we wrestle with today’s challenges – economics, water, labor, land, carbon footprints, certifications, customers’ increasing demands – and review attempts at real-world solutions. Watch a quick overview of the program: |
A traveling symposium. A hands-on summit. A five-day professional field trip. |
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- Each day is packed with challenging, interactive learning. More than half of the curriculum and interaction will take place in the field.
- These unique programs are limited to just 35 participants each – from the region, across the country, and from abroad. Accepted applicants will be enrolled on a first come basis. We are now accepting online applications.
What you’ll do:
- Visit diverse, industry-leading examples, and talk directly with on-site experts.
- Learn from innovators in all sectors: university, business, government, and not-for-profit.
- Join other leaders in dynamic case-study discussions of the sites you visit, and apply them to your own opportunities and challenges.
What you’ll take home:
- The latest approaches to implementing sustainable strategies and practices.
- Direct input on situations you're facing in your work or your community. (The last day will feature a multi-disciplined team of experts assembled to address your challenges.)
- Powerful tools and models, with strategies to apply them to your situations.
- Connections with a network of fellow thought-leaders, including the presenters and program participants, facilitated by on-going online resources.
Convened by The Oregon Business Council , The Oregon University System and E3: Employers for Education Excellence.
