CURRICULUM VITAE: JENNIFER LYNN WILKINS

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Nutrition and Food Science, Washington State University, 1991 Interdisciplinary PhD Program: Nutrition; Consumer Science; & Agricultural Economics. Advisor: Virgina “Val” N. Hillers, PhD.

Dissertation: The Role of Environmental Concerns in Food Preference Among Food Cooperative Members and Non-members in Washington State.

M.S. Nutrition Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1981. Advisor: Joan D. Gussow, EdD.

Masters Project: Effect of Nutrient Density Alterations on Thrifty Food Plan Market Basket Costs.

B.S. Nutrition, Huxley College of Environmental Studies, W. Washington University, 1978

CREDENTIALS

Registered Dietitian (RD) Registration Number: 642399. Clinical Dietetic Residency, University of Washington Hospitals, 1983

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

Daina E. Falk Professor of Practice in Nutrition August 2014-present Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University

• Fall 2014-present. Served on the Curriculum Committee for the Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition.

Visiting Scholar July 2014-present Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University

Community Coordinator, Dietetic Internship Program 2009-2014 Cornell University

Senior Extension Associate 1993-2014 Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University

Applied research and extension program focusing on food systems and health. Outreach involves traditional workshops, presentations, and manuscripts as well as several media channels including print, radio, websites, and other electronic communication.

• Syndicated columnist. The Food Citizen appears monthly in the Albany Times Union covering issues related to nutrition, public health, food systems, and policy. (2006-2011)

• Director, Cornell Extension Farm to School Program

• Director. Cornell Farmers Market Nutrition Outreach Program

• Completed a two-year leadership program, Agriculture and Food Systems Leadership Institute, for Extension Educators. (March 1999 – October 2000)

• Established a project to increase public issues education skills of extension educators on issues related to genetically engineered foods and crops.

• Completed CALS Faculty Leadership program. (January 7-11, 2008)

Study Coordinator (Post Doctoral Training) 1992-1993 Washington State University, Pullman and Puyallup, WA

Project Assistant. Going Global Program 1990 - 1992 Washington State University Cooperative Extension. Pullman, WA

Nutritionist, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Summer, 1991 King County Health Department. Bellevue, WA

Clinical/Outpatient Dietitian 1986 - 1987 Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Clinical Dietitian 1984 - 1986 Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Clinical Dietitian 1983 - 1984 Harborview Medical Center. Seattle, WA

CONSULTING

2006 – 2008. Harvard Medical School Center for Health and the Global Environment Drawing on my experience in developing the Northeast Regional Food Guide, I provide guidance and consultation to the research team and to a team of Teachers College students who will be developing regional food guides for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

FELLOWSHIPS

Distinguished Visitor May 27-31, 2013 University of Canberra. Faculty of Health: Nutrition and Dietetics. Camberra – ACT, Australia.

Visiting Professor Fellow October 2008-April 2009 Universitá Degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche (University of Gastronomic Sciences), Italy. Graduate Course (Colorno campus): Food Systems Concepts and Controversies. Enrollment: 15 international students. Undergraduate Course (Pollenzo campus): Introduction to Human Nutrition – Concepts and Controversies. Enrollment: 65 international students.

Kellogg Food and Society Policy Fellow Class IV: 2004-06 WK Kellogg Foundation with the Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2014 to present

12 credit teaching load includes the following courses: Community Nutrition (NSD 455); Nutrition Education (NSD 511); and Participatory Health Program Planning (NSD 658)

2009 to 2014

Community Nutrition in Action (NS6250). 3 credit graduate course taught in con-junction with 14-week supervised professional practice in Community Nutrition. Cornell Dietetic Internship Program

2010 to 2012

Visiting Professor, Universitá Degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche (University of Gastronomic Sciences). Teach graduate and undergraduate seminars on food system and health topics.

2008-09 Visiting Professor Fellow, Universitá Degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche. Graduate Course, Colorno campus: Food Systems Concepts and Controversies. (Enrollment: 15 international students). Undergraduate Course, Pollenzo campus: Introduction to Human Nutrition – Concepts and Controversies. (Enrollment: 65 international students).

2006 Visiting Professor, Universitá Degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche, Pollenzo and Colorno, Italy. Taught a one-week seminar course as part of the Nutrition program.

2003-04 NS 380. Integrating Food Systems and Human Nutrition Needs. 3 credits.

1993 to present

Guest Lecturer in a variety of courses including: NS 120: Nutrition and Health; NS 380 Integrating Food Systems and Human Health; and NS 498 Honors in Nutrition. CSS 190: Sustainable Agriculture; RS (Rural Sociology) 340: Food, Agriculture and Modern Society; NS625 Community Nutrition in Action; NS 245: Social Science Perspectives on Food And Nutrition

1990 to 1991 Teaching Assistant. Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. Foods Lab, Introductory Nutrition. Diet Therapy Lab, Introductory Nutrition

1989 to 1990 Visiting Instructor. Department of Nutrition Education. Teachers College, Columbia University. New York, NY. Taught core courses, Nutritional Ecology and Nutrition and Behavior. Team taught Strategies for Nutrition Education and Behavior Change.

STUDENTS ADVISING

Honors Theses: Claire Ryan, B.S. 1999. Usability of a Regional Food Guide Among WIC Participants Elizabeth Bowdish, B.S. 1998. Conceptualizations of Seasonal and Local Foods Bettina Lippert, B.S. 1996. The Availability, Price and Quality of Fruits and Vegetables in a Low-Income Area of Rochester, New York

Graduate Committees: Andrea Misako Azuma, Division of Nutritional Sciences, MS. Heidi Mouillesseaux-Kunzman, Rural Sociology, PhD. Degree expected May 2003. Christine McCullum, PhD, Division of Nutritional Sciences. Ad-hoc doctoral committee member.

Degree granted August, 2000. Jennifer Cara Bokaer-Smith, MS, Division of Nutritional Sciences. A Comparison of Direct and

Secondary Produce Shoppers in the Northeast. Committee member. Degree granted May, 1997.

RESEARCH SUPPORT

Scaling up Farm to School Through Extension Educator Leadership Development. Federal Formula Funds – Smith Lever and Hatch grant. Term: October 1, 2011-September 30, 2014. Total award: $120,000.

Research Team member: "Healthy Gardens, Healthy Youth: A People's Garden", a USDA-funded People’s Garden project. Term: April 15 2011 – Sept 15, 2013. Collaborator: Cornell University Cooperative Extension in New York City (CUCE-NYC) and Washington State University Extension (WSUE). $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (<$100,000 to CU) to create new school gardens and education programs in high-poverty schools, the USDA. Collaborators include: Brad Gaolach, Martha Aitken, WSU; Gretchen Ferenz, Caroline Tse, CU CCE NYC; Arkansas; Iowa.

School Gardens: improving youth health & linking old with young. (Co-PI). Smith Lever, Hatch. $120,000.00. October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2014.

Eat Your Vegetables! Does seasonal Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership increase annual produce consumption? One year extension on Federal Formula Funds – Smith Lever funded project. Original grant: $60,000. 3-years 10/01/07 – 09/31/10

Foodprints and Foodsheds: Tools for Evaluating the Sustainability of Dietary Patterns and the Geography of the Food System. (Co-PI) Funding Agency: WK Kellogg Foundation. Request: $790,873. Award: $790,873.for four years. Start Date: March 1, 2009; End Date: February 31, 2013. 1/1/09 to 12/31/09: $192,323; 1/1/10 to 12/31/10: $215,763; 1/1/11 to 12/31/11: $188,258; 1/1/12 to 12/31/12: $194,529.

Let Us Eat Kale! Impact of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs on Children’s Preferences, School Food Service, and New York Agriculture. Federal Formula Funds – Smith Lever grant $120,000. 10/01/08 to 09/31/11.

Eat Your Vegetables! Does seasonal Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership increase annual produce consumption? Federal Formula Funds – Smith Lever grant $60,000. 3-years 10/01/07 – 09/31/10

Developing a Taste for Healthy Weight and Healthy Farms in New York. Federal Formula Funds. Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station, Ithaca and Cornell Cooperative Extension $40,000, 10/01/05 – 09/31/08. Principle Investigator.

Building Professional Capacity to Enhance Farm to School Marketing and Distribution Networks. Northeast Regional Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional Development Grant Program. $110,487.00. 09/01/05-08/31/07. Pending. Principal Investigator.

Co-investigator. “Strengthening Communities Engagement in Sustainable Local Food Systems.” NESARE. Collaboration with Joan S. Thomson, Ph.D. (PI), Penn State University and Michael Hamm, Rutgers University. 10/1/2002 – 9/30/04. $33,332.

Principal Investigator: “Growing Community Food Systems Through Collaboration and Empowerment.” Smith/Lever. $150,000, over 3 years: 10/01/01 - 09/30/04

Principal Investigator: “Linking Local Foods and the College Cafeteria to Strengthen Community Food Systems.” FY01-03 Research & Extension Integration Grants Program. $20,000.00 over two years: October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2003, 60:40 split, Extension/Research.

Co-investigator. “From Farm-to-School: Improving Small Farm Viability and School Meals.” Mulit-state IFAFS (Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems) project. USDA/CSREES, 10/1/2000 – 9/30/2004. Total award: $2.04 million. Cornell portion: $158,400 over four years.

Principal Investigator. “Public Issues Education on Genetically Engineered Foods and Crops.” Federal Formula Funds, Smith-Lever, 8/1/2000 – 7/30/2002. $45,000 each year for two years.

Co-investigator. “New York Food Demand and New York Agricultural Potential.” (Bills N, Wilkins J, Smith RD) Hatch, $20,000 for 18 months.

Co-investigator. “Commodities, Consumers, and Communities: Local Food Systems in a Globalizing Environment.” NE-185 Regional Project. Hatch. 1997-2002. $75,000.

Principal investigator. “Enhancing Community Food Systems Through Experiential Learning.” (J Wilkins J, Eames-Sheavly M, Pritts M, Lyson T) 1997-2000. $117,787 USDA/CSREES. Renewal 2001, $45,000.

Co-investigator. “Developing Action Plans to Expend Awareness and Demand for Locally Produced Fresh Market Vegetables.” (Rangarajan A, Stivers L and Wilkins JL.). Funding Agency: Cornell CE Experiment Station Statewide Program Committees. Funding Period: 9/1997 to 8/1999: $9,000.00.

Co-investigator (15% effort). “Integration of nutritional goals and food systems.” (C Garza, et al, P.I.): Rochester Community Plant Food Project. 1996-7 $270,000. USDA-CSREES.

NE Network; “Community Food Security Video Project.” 1996-7. $8,000. Kellogg Foundation.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), 1982 - present

American Public Health Association, 2007 - present

Society for Nutrition Education, 1981 - present

NY State Nutrition Council, 1993 - 1998

NY State Dietetic Association, 1993 - present

New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, 1993 - 1996

Agric., Food and Human Values, 1994 - present

New England Organic Farming Association, 1994 - 1999

Community Food Security Coalition, 1997 - 2012

HONORS AND AWARDS

2012 Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award. New York State Dietetic Association. Nominated by Southern Tier Dietetic Association.

College of Human Ecology (Cornell University) 2007 Award for Excellence in Community Public Service. November 19, 2007.

American Dietetic Association, Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Award for Leadership in Environmental Nutrition. October, 2004.

Dannon Institute Award for Excellence in Community Nutrition. April 25, 2003. ($5, 000).

Society for Nutrition Education Distinguished Service Award for 3 years of service as Director East on the Board of Directors. July, 1998

Community and Rural Development Institute CaRDI Innovator Award for contributions to the Community Plant Food Project. Cornell University. November 19, 1998.

Epsilon Sigma Phi Regional Distinguished Team Award. National Honorary Extension Fraternity. December, 1994.

PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Work Group: Standards of Professional Performance for Sustainable Food and Water Systems 2012-present

Chair Advisory Committee for Public Policy. Society for Nutrition Education 2009-2010

Co-Chair Advisory Committee for Public Policy. Society for Nutrition Education 2008-2009

Task Force on Sustainable Food Supply. Appointed by the Am Dietetic Association 2006 - 2007

Chefs Collaborative Board of Overseers 2005 - 2007

W.K Kellogg Foundation Food and Society Policy Fellowship 2004-2006

Associate Editor for the American Journal of Alternative Agriculture 2002 - 2005

Technical Committee, member. NE-1012 Regional Project: Sustaining Local Food Systems in a Globalizing Environment: Forces, Responses, Impacts: 2002 - 2007

Technical Committee, Chair. NE-185 Regional Project: Sustaining Local Food Systems in a Globalizing Environment: Forces, Responses, Impacts 2001 - 2002

Cornell University, Migrant Program Review Committee 7/02 - 2005

President, Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society 6/2003 - 6/2004

Vice President, Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society 6/2002 - 6/2003

Cornell University Genomics Task Force. Chair: Steven Tanskley 2001 - 2004

Cornell University Genomics ELSI (Ethical Legal Social Implications) Committee 2000 – 2004

College of Human Ecology Representative to the State University of New York (SUNY) Faculty Senate. Term: 2 years 7/2001 - 6/2003

Community Food Security Liaison for New York State to the USDA CFS Initiative 1999 - 2001

Program Development Committee, Kids Growing Food Program, Cornell University 1998 - 1999

Technical Committee, Vice Chair. NE-185 Regional Project: Consumers, Commodities, and Communities – Maintaining Local Food Systems in a Globalizing Environment 1997 - 2002

Governing Council, Agriculture, Food and Human Values 1997 - 2000

Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program, Review Panel, USDA 1997 - 1998

Coordinator. New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program 1996 - 1999

Board of Directors, Director East, Society for Nutrition Education 1995 - 1998

New York State Contact for Food Security. USDA/CSREES 1996 - 1998

Project Leader, Food Security Public Issues Education Project. ES/USDA 1994 - 1995

Editor, Division of Sustainable Food Systems Newsletter. Society for Nutrition Education (now the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior) 1992 - 1994

Co-Chair, Sustainable Food Systems Division. Society for Nutrition Education 1992 - 1993

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Publications: Wilkins JL, Farrell TJ, Rangarajan A. Linking Vegetable Preferences, Health and Local Food Systems Through Community Supported Agriculture. Submitted on December 22, 2014 to Public Health Nutrition for publication in the special issue on “Sustainability and Public Health Nutrition”.

Robien K, Tagtow A, Bergquist E, Bruening M, Dierks L, Robinson-O’Brien R, Steinitz T. Tahsin B, Underwood T, Wilkins J, Hui K. 2014. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and Expert) in Sustainable, Resilient and Healthy Food and Water Systems. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. J Acad Nutr Diet;114(3):475-488. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.11.011..

Ethan B. Davis, Lee R. Lynd, Mark E. Borsuk, Mark S. Laser, Stephen P. Long, Fernando E. Miguez, Tom L. Richard, Kenneth E. Spaeth, Peter A. Vadas, Paul J. Weimer, Jennifer L. Wilkins, Stanley D. Wullschleger. The Impact of Dietary Change on Potential Biofuel Production from Agricultural Land. Pending. Submitted to Science, September 27, 2013.

Wilkins JL, Farrell TJ, Rangarajan A, Patchen AK. Influence of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) participation on vegetable-related behaviors among subsidized and full-paying members. In revision.

Angie Tagtow, Kate Clancy, Joan Gussow, Eduardo J. Sanchez, Mary Story, and Jennifer L. Wilkins. Food Policy, Systems, and Environment: Strategies for Making Healthful Food the Easiest Choice. Childhood Obesity. 2011. 7(2): 83-89. doi:10.1089/chi.2011.07.02.1003.tagtow.

Peters CJ, Bills NL, Lembo AJ, Wilkins JL, and GW Fick. 2011. Mapping potential foodsheds in New York State by food group: An approach for prioritizing which foods to grow locally. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 2011. Available on CJO 2011 doi:10.1017/S1742170511000196.

Wilkins, JL, Lapp J, Tagtow A and Roberts S. Beyond Eating Right: The Emergence of Civic Dietetics to Foster Health and Sustainability Through Food System Change. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. 2010; 5(1): 2-12.

Clancy K, Hamm M, Levine AS, Wilkins J. Organics: Evidence of Nutrition Superiority is Weak. Science. 2009 Aug 21;325(5943):946.

Peters CJ, Bills NL, Lembo AJ, Wilkins JL, and GW Fick. 2009. Mapping potential foodsheds in New York State: A spatial model for evaluating the capacity to localize food production. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems: 24(1); 72–84

Wilkins JL. Civic dietetics: opportunities for integrating civic agriculture concepts into dietetic practice. Agriculture and Human Values Journal. 2009; 26(1 and 2):57–66.

Peters CJ, Bills NL, Wilkins JL, and GW Fick. Foodshed analysis and its relevance to sustainability. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 2008; 23(4). Published online by Cambridge University Press 08 Dec 2008.

Wilkins JL, Peters CJ, Hamm M, Reinhardt E. Increasing Acres to Decrease Inches: The Land Requirements of Low-Carbohydrate Diets. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition 2008;3(1):3-16.

Peters CJ, Wilkins JL, and GW Fick. Testing a complete diet for estimating the land resource requirements of food consumption and agricultural carrying capacity: The New York State example. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 2007;22(2):145–153. Published Online by Cambridge University Press 04 Jul 2007.

Wilkins JL. Eating Right Here: The Role of Dietary Guidance in Remaking Community-Based Food Systems. Chapter in Hinrichs C and Lyson TA (eds.) Remaking the North American Food System. 2007. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press.

Roberts KS, Struble MB, McCullum C, Wilkins JL. Use of a risk communication model to evaluate dietetics professionals’ viewpoints on genetically engineered foods and crops. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2006;106(5):719-727.

Wilkins JL. 2009. A Review of “Measured Meals: Nutrition in America” by Jessica Mudry. Albany: State University of New York Press, 2009. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2006. 212 pp. A Review of “Measured Meals: Nutrition in America” by Jessica Mudry. Albany: State University of New York Press, In Food and Foodways Explorations in the History and Culture of, Volume 17 Issue 4 2009 Pages 247 – 250.

Wilkins, JL. Eating right here: Moving from consumer to food citizen. Presidential address to the Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society and the Society for the Study of Food and Society, Hyde Park, New York, June 11, 2004. Agriculture and Human Values. 2005;22(3):269-273.

Wilkins JL. Seeing Beyond the Package: Teaching about the Food System through Food Product Analysis. Food, Culture, and Society. 2005;8(1):91-108.

McCullum C, Pelletier D, Barr D, Wilkins J, Habicht JP. Mechanisms of power within a community-based food security planning process. Health Education & Behavior. 2004;31(2): 206-222.

Peters CJ, Bills N, Wilkins JL, and Smith RD. 2003. Fruit Consumption, Dietary Guidelines and Agricultural Production in New York State: Implications for Local Food Economies. Research Bulletin 2003-02, Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University.

Peters CJ, Fick GW and Wilkins JL. Cultivating Better Nutrition: Can the Food Pyramid Help Translate Dietary Recommendations into Agricultural Goals? Agronomy J. 2003;95:1424-1431.

McCullum C, Pelletier D, Barr D, Wilkins J. Agenda setting within a community-based food security planning process: the influence of power. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2003;35(4):189-199.

Wilkins JL, Bowdish E, Sobal J. Consumer Perceptions of Seasonal and Local Foods: A Study in a US Community. Ecology of Food and Nutrition. 2002;41:415-439.

Peters CJ, Bills N, Wilkins JL, and Smith RD. 2002. Vegetable Consumption, Dietary Guidelines and Agricultural Production in New York State – Implications for Local Food Economies. Research Bulletin (663KB), Department of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University.

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McCullum C, Pelletier D, Barr D., Wilkins JL. Use of a participatory planning and decision-making process for building community food security. Journal of the Am Dietetic Association, 2002;102(7): 962-967.

Guptill A, and Wilkins JL. 2002. Buying into the Food System: Trends in U.S. Food Retailing in the U.S. and Implications for Local Foods. Agriculture and Human Values, 19:39-51.

Ryan C and Wilkins JL. 2001. Using Tasks to Measure Consumers’ Ability to Apply Food Guide Recommendations: Lessons Learned. Journal of Nutrition Education, 33(5): 293-296.

Wilkins JL, Kraak V, Pelletier DL, McCullum C, Uusitalo U. 2001. Moving from Debate to Dialogue about Genetically Engineered Foods and Crops: Insights from a Land Grant University. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 18(2/3): 167-201.

Wilkins J, McCullum C, Kraak V, Pelletier D, Uusitalo U. 2000. Diverse viewpoints of genetically engineered foods and crops among university faculty and extension educators: a land grant university perspective. The Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 100(9) Suppl; A59.

Wilkins JL, Bowdish E, Sobal, J. 2000. University Student Perceptions of Seasonal and Local Foods. Journal of Nutrition Education, 32(5):261-268.

Webb KL, Pelletier D, Maretzki AN, and Wilkins JL. 1998. Local food policy coalitions: Evaluation issues as seen by academics, project organizers, and funders. Agriculture and Human Values, 15:65-75.

Wilkins JL. 1996. Seasonality, food origin and food preference: A comparison between food cooperative members and non-members. Journal of Nutrition Education, 28(6):329-337.

Shafer L, Gillespie, A Wilkins JL and Borra, ST. 1996. Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition education for the public. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 96(11):1183-1187.

Wilkins JL. 1995. Seasonal and Local Diets: Consumers’ Role in Achieving a Sustainable Food System. Research in Rural Sociology and Development, 6:149-166. JAI Press: Greenwich, CT.

Wilkins JL and Hillers VN. 1994. Influences of pesticide residue and environmental concerns on organic food preference among food cooperative members and non-members in Washington state. Journal of Nutrition Education, 26(1):26-33.

Clancy K and Wilkins JL. 1994. Creating Communities that are Food Secure. In Leidenfrost, NL and Wilkins, JL. (Eds.) Food Security in the United States: A Guidebook for Public Issues Education. ES/USDA, November.

Leidenfrost NL and Wilkins JL. (Eds.) 1994. Food Security in the United States: A guidebook for Public Issues Education. ES/USDA, November.

Contributions to books, technical reports, & conference proceedings:

Kim, BF. and Wilkins, JL. (2015) Food System Public Health Effects. Chapter 2 in: Neff, R (Ed.) Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Public Health, Environment, and Equity. Pp. 25-50. John Wiley & Sons: San Francisco, CA.

Devine, CM. and Wilkins, JL. (2014) Ecological Approaches to Creating Healthy Local Food Environments in the United States: Push and Pull Forces. Chapter 10 in: Morland, KB. Local Food Environments: Food Access in America. Pp: 297-316. CRC Press, Taylor&Francis Group: Boca Raton, FL.

Wilkins JL. 2012. Liberty’s: A Community Food Market and Learning Hub for Collegetown. White Paper for stakeholder discussions.

Wilkins JL. 2007. Eating Right Here: The Role of Dietary Guidance in Remaking Community-Based Food Systems. Chapter in Hinrichs, C. Clare and Thomas A. Lyson (eds.) Remaking the North American Food System. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press.

Ebenhack MJ and Wilkins JL. 1999. The Genesee Finger Lakes Region Food System – A descriptive analysis of the land, agriculture and people of a nine-county region. Report for the Rochester Community Plant Food Project. Community nutrition section of the CSREES, “Integration of nutritional goals and food systems” grant.

Wilkins JL. 1997. Local. In McManus F (Ed.), Eating Fresh from the Organic Garden State – A Year-round Guide to Cooking & Buying Local Organic Products. Northeast Organic Farming Association – New Jersey. Pennington, NJ.

Wilkins JL. 1997. Seasonal. In McManus F (Ed.), Eating Fresh from the Organic Garden State – A Year-round Guide to Cooking & Buying Local Organic Products. Northeast Organic Farming Association – New Jersey. Pennington, NJ.

Wilkins JL and Gussow JD. 1997. Regional Dietary Guidance: Is the Northeast Nutritionally Complete? In Lockeretz W. (Ed.), Agricultural Production and Nutrition — Proceedings of an International Conference. Boston, MA. March, 19-21.

Wilkins JL and Hillers VN. 1991. Consumer Food Preference in America: Potential Support for a Sustainable Food System. Proceedings of the 1990 International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements Conference. Budapest, Hungary.

Media Hits:

Wilkins JL. To 2011, and getting healthier. The Food Citizen column in the Albany Times Union. Monday, January 3, 2011.

Cornell Farm to School Program featured on Mother Nature Network website in article: ‘The 10 most impressive farm-to-school programs.’ Mon, Nov 21 2011.

. Accession date: January 23, 2012. Originally appeared in Best Colleges

Wilkins JL. Raising healthy food gains some new hope. The Food Citizen column in the Albany Times Union. Saturday, December 3, 2011

Wilkins JL. First the banks, then the food companies. The Food Citizen column in the Albany Times Union. Monday, November 7, 2011

Wilkins JL. Don't drill shale in haste. The Food Citizen column in the Albany Times Union. Sunday, October 2, 2011.

Wilkins JL. For our kids, food for thought. The Food Citizen column in the Albany Times Union. Sunday, September 4, 2011.

Wilkins JL. Our land and food bring their own independence. The Food Citizen column in the Albany Times Union. Sunday, July 3, 2011

Wilkins JL. Good riddance to MyPyramid. The Food Citizen column in the Albany Times Union. Sunday, June 5, 2011

Wilkins JL. FRESH approach to selling groceries. The Food Citizen column in the Albany Times Union. Sunday, May 1, 2011

Quoted in By C. CLAIBORNE RAY Q & A. Is Ripeness All? Q. How much nutritional loss is there from underripe fruit? Science Times, The New York Times. Published: February 7, 2011.

Wilkins JL. Eat less, and eat better. The Food Citizen column in, Albany Times Union.Sunday, February 6, 2011

Wilkins JL. Black Friday's plague. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union. Monday, December 6, 2010

Wilkins JL. Limits a step in improving public health. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union. Thursday, November 18, 2010

Wilkins JL. Water is everywhere, not just to drink. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union. Sunday, October 3, 2010

Wilkins JL. Egged on to a better food system. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union. Sunday, September 5, 2010

Wilkins JL. Our diets, our health, and the earth's, too. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union. Sunday, August 1, 2010

Wilkins JL. Regressive lives, not regressive tax. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union. Sunday, July 4, 2010

Wilkins JL. Regressive lives, not regressive tax. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union. Sunday, July 4, 2010

Wilkins JL. Salad days of winter. 1/3/10. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union. Sunday January 3, 2010.

Wilkins JL. People need food education, not just nutrition. 12/6/09. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Healthy approaches to planning. 11/909. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Congress needs to irrigate food deserts. 9/6/09. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. It’s time to declare our food source independence. 7/5/09. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. More fresh, locally grown food for the poor. 6/7/09. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Garden contains seeds of healthy living. 5/3/09. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Start with a nature and a menu will follow. 4/5/09. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Home Cooking is Recession-Proof. 3/1/09. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. British market has right idea with change in egg policy 2/1/2009 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Resolve to eat better in the new year 1/4/2009 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Assure raw milk's benefits 12/7/2008 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Food expo on terra firma 11/2/2008 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Program goes back to basics of food 10/5/2008 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Conserve by jumping into virtual pool 9/7/2008 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Put energy in food pyramid. 8/3/2008 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Schools feel food pinch. 7/6/2008. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. A yield of dreamy vegetables. 6/1/2008 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Tax rebates can nourish communities. 5/4/2008 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Support local farmers and deserving eateries. 4/6/2008 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Meat industry needs greater oversight. 3/2/2008 The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Cloning livestock a meaty debate. 2/3/2008. The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. January 28, 2008. “Turning to the Tap.” Food Citizen, Ithaca Journal.

Wilkins JL. January 6, 2008. “$286B farm bill lacks critical reform.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. December 2, 2007. “One-Use Containers have lasting effects.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. November 26, 2007. “The Food Citizen: Eating local is first step toward food citizenship.” The Food Citizen, Ithaca Journal.

Wilkins JL. November 4, 2007. “Eat less, save health and save the planet.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. Quoted in “Diet for a Healthy Planet Includes Dairy and a Little Meat.” By Susan Lang. Human Ecology Magazine November 2007Vol. 35, No. 2, November 2007: Health and Public Policy section.

Wilkins JL. October 12, 2007. Quoted in, “A little meat better than none.” By Laura Snider. The Daily CameraSection: Science Briefs.

Wilkins JL. October 7, 2007. “Food council can grow big market for local food.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. September 2, 2007. “A big harvest isn't necessarily better.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union

Wilkins JL. August 5, 2007. “Bottled water trend hits dam of protest.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. July 1, 2007. “Learn which fish to buy, eat for life.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. June 3, 2007 “Make food part of curriculum.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. May 6, 2007 “Order up, with side of calorie facts.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. April 1, 2007 “School food should lead to health.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. March 4, 2007 “Cuts in food aid harmful to nutrition.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. February 4, 2007 “Farm bill a growing concern.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union

Wilkins JL. January 7, 2007 “Put global warming on the menu.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. January, 2007. The Food Citizen column referenced in Palmer S. The E. coli Outbreak — Lettuce Learn a Lesson. Today’s Dietitian Vol. 9 No. 1 P. 28.

Wilkins JL. December 2, 2006. “Weak-willed food makers need a prod.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. November 5, 2006. “N.Y. needs council for food policy.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union

Wilkins JL. July 2, 2006. “Food safety should be a priority.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union

Wilkins JL. September 3, 2006. “Students deserve to eat better.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. August 25, 2006. Guest appearance, with Brian Halweil from World Watch Institute, on Science Friday with Ira Flatow, National Public Radio. Mp3 file:

Wilkins JL. August 14, 2006. Listed among other faculty in Cornell in the News web posting. A sampling of news coverage featuring Cornell and people at Cornell. Jennifer Wilkins, Director of the Cornell Farm to School Program, comments on the nutritional advantages of locally produced fruits and vegetables. (CU_NATIONAL_NEWS-L@cornell.edu

Wilkins JL. August 13, 2006. Quoted in “Local farms delivering freshness.” In Newsday

Wilkins JL. August 6, 2006. “Food policies fail to spur good health.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. July 2, 2006. “Farmers more than nourish us.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. June 4, 2006. “Wild, free birds not to blame.” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. May 7, 2006. “Fossil Fuels Consume Big Portion of Food Costs” The Food Citizen, Albany Times Union.

Wilkins JL. February 27, 2006. Quoted in review of testimony I gave in September 2005 in NYC, “2007 Farm Bill Offers Opportunities to Integrate Agriculture and Nutrition”, in Focus on Community Health

newsletter (on line at: http://www.hanys.org/newsletters/focus/focus.cfm produced by the New York State Community Health Partnership

Wilkins JL. February 15, 2006. Quoted in and ghost wrote: “Q. Are locally grown fruits and vegetables the best source of nutrients?” Your Health Now, online as well as in doc’s offices.

Wilkins JL. January 5, 2006. Quoted in, “Health benefits of alternatives to milk products” by Dayna Macy. Published in Natural Health Magazine. 350,000 subscribers.

Wilkins JL. December 19, 2005. Quoted in “Farm to School provides a new market for farmers” by Marcia Turner. Published in Massy-Ferguson agriculture publication.

Wilkins JL. October 15, 2005. Quoted in Farm to School in The Journal News. Westchester Co.

Wilkins JL. October 6, 2005. Food From the Homefront. Podcast available on the Eat Feed website. The food podcast that takes you back in time, across the country, around the world, and back to your own table.

Wilkins JL. May, 22. 2005. Quoted in, “Health benefits of organic food debated.” by Greg Clary, staff writer for The Journal News.

Wilkins JL. Sunday May 15, 2005. Quoted in, “Union buying locally, thinking globally - Colleges turning to local farms.” Skidmore, Union students’ desire eats from region. By Judy Patrick - The Daily Gazette

Wilkins JL. April 4, 2005. Farm-to-School More than a Meal Program. Letter to the Editor, Ithaca Journal.

Wilkins JL. April Issue 2005. Farm to School in New York. Focus Magazine. The professional magazine of the NYS School Nutrition Association.

Wilkins JL. March 17, 2005. For Health Kids and Healthy Schools. Guest Editorial, Ithaca Journal.

Wilkins JL. March, 2005. Fact or Fishberry? Answering Consumer Questions About Genetically Engineered Foods, ADA Times. ADA Times Mar/April 2005 Volum 2, Issue 4, Page 5.

Wilkins JL. March, 2005. Book Review: Eat Here by Brian Halweil. J Nutr and Behavior.

Wilkins JL. February 2005 Quoted in, “Colleges Buying More Food From Farmers.” By Jeanette J. Lee. Associated Press.

Wilkins JL. February 2005 AP Story on Farm to College, AgriNews paper.

Wilkins JL. Root Vegetables – Benefits for Health and Sustainable Food Systems. Prepared by Jennifer Wilkins, Ph.D., R.D. For Your Magazine, an online publication that provides monthly health and fitness content to more than 1,200 websites, including universities, health clubs and medical centers across North America, and in several other countries, among them Australia, Ireland, Sweden and China.

Wilkins JL. Cornell CyberTower: Video review of Eat Here, by Brian Halweil for, Views and Reviews section. Views and Reviews provides a "bully pulpit" for Cornell faculty to share with you their opinions and observations. Subjects are whatever sparks, intrigues, or inflames the faculty, either related to their field of expertise or to any subject that interests them. Opinions expressed are, of course, their own.

Wilkins JL. January 27, 2005: Quoted in: “Colleges Buying More Food From Farmers”.

Wilkins JL. Radio: Interviewed for Icicle Productions <iciclenetworks.com/> “Beyond Organic” program. “This week: What are students eating these days? Are organic and sustainable foods going to be the next hot trend in campus cafeterias? Jerry Kay will talk to the director of food services at Maharishi University in Iowa and the executive chef at Yale University, and Jennifer Wilkins, nutrition faculty member at Cornell University.” Beyond Organic Organic food, gardening and cooking are the hottest food and health trends in the country. Beyond Organic is a one-hour weekly radio program that features everything you always wanted to know about buying, growing, eating and cooking healthy food.

Wilkins JL. December 18, 2004. “Think Globally, Eat Locally.” Wilkins J., Op-Ed Contributor. The New York Times. Pg A19. Saturday. Circulation: 1.1 million on weekdays and 1.7 million on Sundays.

Extension materials: Wilkins JL and Mayzak. 2014. MyPlate Northeast. Poster graphic revised and updated version of the 1996 Northeast Regional Food Guide. Available on the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets website

Wilkins JL and M Eames-Sheavly. 2011. Discovering Our Food System: Experiential Learning & Action for Youth and Their Communities. (DFS) is an interdisciplinary, community-based exploration of the people and processes that shape our food system. Rooted in the places we live, eat, work, learn, and play, DFS will help youth better understand what the food system means to them, how it affects their community and their health, and ways in which they can influence the food system. Available at:

Wilkins JL, Mouillesseaux-Kunzman H, Graham M, Goodsell M, and Bacelli B. 2007. Farm to School in the Northeast: Making the Connection. For Healthy Kids and Healthy Farms. A Toolkit for Extension Educators and other Community Leaders. Part of a Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funded project. February 2007.

Wilkins JL and M Eames-Sheavly. 2003. Discovering the Food System: An experiential learning program for young and inquiring minds. Web-based youth food system education resource.

Wilkins JL, Maretzki A, Hamm MW, Paddock JD, Asher K, Tuckermanty, E (Contributors). 2002. Our Food Our Future: Enhancing Community Food Security Through Community Action. A Community Food Security Program Guide. Division of Nutritional Sciences, CCE.

Asher K, and Wilkins JL. 2001. Enhancing Community Food Security – Facilitator’s Reader. Developed in collaboration with the Community Food Security Coalition for use in CFS workshops nationally. May.

Maretzki A, Wilkins JL and Tuckermanty E. 2001. Our Food: Our Future. 27-minute video. Shirley Road Productions, Narberth, Pennsylvania, Frances McElroy, Producer.

Wilkins JL and Smith RD. 1999. Connecting with the Food System in Extension and Research. A Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems White Paper. Agriculture, Food and Communities Partnership. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University. December.

Wilkins JL. 1998 Farmers Market Nutrition Program Annual Report. March, 1999.

Wilkins JL, Rangarajan A. 1999. Fresh Now... From New York Farms. Series on the selection, storage, and preparation of selected New York fruits and vegetables.

Wilkins JL. 1998. Farmers Market Nutrition Program Spin for Better Health! An interactive nutrition education game designed to increase knowledge on selection, storage and preparation of New York fruits and vegetables.

Wilkins JL and Bokaer-Smith JC. 1996. Northeast Regional Food Guide. Color poster and factsheets. Cornell Cooperative Extension: Cornell University Media Services. 399NRFGP.

Wilkins JL, Bokaer-Smith JC and Hilchey D. 1996. Local Foods and Local Agriculture — A Survey of Attitudes Among Northeastern Consumers. Survey Report. Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Wilkins JL, Olson C, Pelletier DL. 1996. Creating Community Food Security In New York State. 15 minute video. October.

Butler LM, Mtika M, Wilkins JL, Murray H, Lev LS, Gaines LS. Carkner R. and Dick RP. 1994. Land Grant University Agriculture and Natural Resources Research: Perceptions and Influence of External Interest Groups. Research Bulletin XB1031. Washington State University, College of Agriculture and Home Economics, Agricultural Research Center, Center for Sustaining Ag and Natural Resources.

Jussaume RA, Wilkins JL and Michael Butler L. 1992. Basics of International Marketing. Washington State University Cooperative Extension, Pullman, WA.

Butler ML, Wilkins JL and Fedale SV. 1992. Going Global Case Studies. Washington State University Cooperative Extension, Pullman, WA.

PRESENTATIONS/ WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES

Wilkins JL. Is Food the Best Rx for Health? Panel presentation at the James Beard Foundation Food Conference on A Fruitful Journey: Moving from Monocultures to Diversities. October 27, 2014. New York City.

Wilkins JL. How food systems impact public health, environmental sustainability and community well-being. Panel presentation for Linking Sustainability, Food, Health and the Environment - Research, Outreach, and Education Implications for the Northeast (Webinar). September 13, 2013.

Wilkins JL. Localizing the Food System for Sustainability. Invited Public Lecture. University of Canberra – ACT, Australia. Sponsored by the Centre for Research and Action in Public Health (CeRAPH), the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and MDB Future Collaborative Research Network. May 30, 2013.

Wilkins, JL. Eat Right Here – Aligning Dietetic Practice with Sustainability Principles. Invited Keynote Presentation. Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) 30th National Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia. May 23-25, 2013.

Wells, N.M., Myers, E.M., Echon, R., Wilkins, J.L., Militello, R. (2013). Lunch tray photography: measuring children’s dietary intake at school. Environmental Design Research Association annual meeting. Providence RI. May 2013.

Wells, N.M., Myers, E.M. Gaolach, B., Henderson, C., Wilkins, J., Ferenz, G., Aitken, M., Tse, C., Barale, K., Toering, J., Naeve, L., Carson, J., Connerly, L., Falk, E. (2013). Examining the effects of school gardens on children’s diet and physical activity: A randomized controlled trial. Environmental Design Research Association annual meeting. Providence RI. May 2013.

Wilkins JL. Research Priorities. Panel Presentation Options and Approaches to Enable Sustainable Food Choices Panel. A Food Forum Workshop on Sustainable Diets: Food for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet. Institute of Medicine. NAS Building, Washington DC, May 7-8, 2013

Wilkins JL. How can each part of the food system – from production to consumption – influence healthy eating? Panel Presentation. Good Eats: Food System Impacts on Health Panel. Partnership for a Healthier America - Building a Healthier Future Summit 2013. Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC. March 7-8, 2013.

Wilkins JL. Civic Dietetics: Engaging Food and Nutrition Professionals in Food System Change. Community and International Nutrition (COIN) Seminar. Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University. January 31, 2013.

Gaolach, B., M. Aitken, G. Ferenz, K. Barale, N. Wells, B. Myers, C. Henderson, J. Wilkins, C. Tse, J. Toering, L. Naeve, J. Carson, L Connerly, and L. Falk. Healthy gardens, healthy youth: People’s garden school pilot project. Sustainable Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Symposium. Pullman, WA, December 12, 2012.

Wilkins, J. November 14, 2012. Food, Health and Sustainability Making the Connection. Keynote presentation. Iowa Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. 2012 Annual Meeting. Des Moine, IA.

Wilkins, J. October 15, 2012. Access to NYS Food Products. Concurrent Session. With Ray Denniston, BOCES of Broome and Tioga Counties. Network Growing Health Conference. Rural Health Network of the Southern Tier. Binghamton, NY.

Wilkins, J. October 16, 2012. Emerging Food Systems – Connecting Food, Health and Community. With Kathleen Enterline, Good Food Network Growing Health Conference. Rural Health Network of the Southern Tier. Binghamton, NY.

Wilkins, J. November 11, 2011. Regional Food Systems: Can Dietary Guidelines Help? Diet, Geography, Access and Planning Workshop. 2011 Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) ‘It Takes a Region’ Conference.

Wilkins, J. June 26, 2012. Nutrition, Food Policy and Public Health. ENVS-149 Summer Practicum in Sustainable Farming and Local Food Systems. EcoVillage. Ithaca, NY.

Wilkins, J. June 23, 2012. The Northeast Regional Food Guide – Background, Issues and Future. Panel presentation: Process and Creativity in Sustainable Consumption: Developing and Engaging Regional Food Guides. Other presenters: Julia Lapp, Ardyth Gillespie, Mim Seidel. New York City, NY.

Wilkins, J. April 18, 2012. Liberty’s - Linking Food Shopping and Health in Your Kitchen. Panel Presentation: Panel 3: Social Entrepreneurship: Ideas Worth Spreading, from Students, Faculty and Alumni. Other panelists: Tanneasha Gordon '06, MPA '07, Executive Director/Co-founder, Zimbabwe Education Fund; Robert Lieberman '62, MS '65, President, Ithaca Filmworks & Ithaca Movies; Joshua Mbanusi '12,Human Ecology, Cornell University; James Muna '12, Bora Wear. Entrepreneurship@Cornell. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Wilkins, J. June 12, 2011. A Whole Diet Approach to Sustainability. Panel Presentation. Session Title: Sustainable Food Systems: Nutrition and the Environment. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.

Wilkins, J. June 8, 2011. Foodprints and Foodsheds: Tools. Workshop with food system stakeholders in partial fulfillment of a WK Kellogg Foundation funded project. Albuquerque, NM.

Wilkins, J. May 27, 2011. Farm to School Programs. Testimony during a NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Listening Session on the 2012 Farm Bill. NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY.

Wilkins, J. May 27, 2011. Nutrition and Food Assistance Programs. Testimony during a NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Listening Session on the 2012 Farm Bill. NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY.

Wilkins, J. April 26, 2011. Cornell Farm to School Research and Extension Program. Poster Presentation at the 2011 Cornell Cooperative Extension Program Council Conference. Statler Hotel, Cornell University.

Wilkins, J.April 26, 2011. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Outreach. Poster Presentation at the 2011 Cornell Cooperative Extension Program Council Conference. Statler Hotel, Cornell University.

Wilkins, J.April 5, 2011. Farm to School: Considerations for Planners. Guest Lecture. CRP 5850 Food System Planning.

Wilkins, J. January 6, 2011. “Nutritional Aspects Of Future Food Production”. 179TH New York Agriculture Society Annual Meeting & Agricultural Forum: “Eat Local/Feed the World – Food Production for the Future”. Cosponsored by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. Liverpool, NY.

Wilkins, J. December 2. Local Food - For Healthy People and Strong Communities. Annual Meeting. Cornell Cooperative Extension Schuyler County. Silver Spoon Café, Human Services Complex, Montour Falls.

Wilkins, J. November 12, 2010. Regional Food Systems: Emerging Role for Dietary Guidance. It Takes a Region - 2010: A Conference to Build our Northeast Food System. Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group. Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany, NY

Wilkins, J. October 22, 2010. Local Food: Diet and Health Considerations. Guest Lecture in: Environment Sciences Colloquium, “Food Systems”. Science of Natural & Environmental Systems (SNES) 2000. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 12:20-1:10, Emerson 135.

Wilkins, J. Oct. 5, 2010. Food Systems, Policy, and Health. Inside the Legislative Chamber & Out in the Field: How Food Policies & Practices Impact Public Health. Presentation at the Growing Health Conference and Forum. Binghamton, NY.

Wilkins, J. September 30, 2010. Guest Lecture for Sustainable Ag food farming future. CSS 1900. 101 Bradfield. Cornell University.

Wilkins, J. July 24, 2010. Access/availability of local foods: implications on diet; relationship to nutrition education. Food and Nutrition Educators in Extension Pre-Conference Workshop: Local and Regional Food Systems: Opportunities for Food and Nutrition Educators. Society for Nutrition Education Annual Conference Reno, Nevada.

Wilkins, J. June 26, 2010. Food Systems, Policy, and Health. Presentation given for Groundswell Summer Practicum class. 15 students. EcoVillage Ithaca, NY.

Wilkins, J. June 5, 2010. Farm to School: Healthy Kids, Healthy Farms, Healthy Communities. Farm to Table conference. NYS Chiropractic College. Seneca Falls, NY.

Wilkins, J. May 8, 2010. Local Food: The Time has Come. Healthier people, stronger communities, and a sustainable food system. Keynote presentation at Eating Local Yet? Conference (part of a three-day series). Watertown, NY.

Wilkins, J. May 7, 2010. Local Food: The Time has Come. Healthier people, stronger communities, and a sustainable food system. Keynote presentation at Eating Local Yet? Conference (part of a three-day series). Canton, NY.

Wilkins, J. May 6, 2010. Local Food: The Time has Come. Healthier people, stronger communities, and a sustainable food system. Keynote presentation at Eating Local Yet? Conference (part of a three-day series). Plattsburgh, NY.

Wilkins, J. "Food Systems and Health: understanding the connections." ANDID Associazione Nazione Dietisti Annual Congress. Riccione, Italy 1- 4 Aprile 2009. Palazzo dei Congressi, Corso Teorico-Pratico Tutela Della Salute, Sosteniblita Ecologica e Conservazione delle Risorse: Il Contributo Professionale dei Dietesti.

Wilkins, J. "Water - Nutrition and Health Considerations." Panel: Perspectives on Bottled Water. University of Gastronomic Sciences. March 27, 2009, Pollenzo, Italy.

Wilkins, J. "Farm to School in the Northeast - Making it Happen". Workshop presentation at Cooking up Connections - The Northeast Regional Farm to School Conference. Burlington, VT. May 17-18, 2009.

Wilkins, J. "Strategies for a Successful and Sustainable Farm-to-School Programs" Shortcourse at Cooking up Connections - The Northeast Regional Farm to School Conference. Burlington, VT. May 17-18, 2009.

Wilkins, J. "Nutrition and Agriculture:Making Healthy Connections" CCE Nutrition Education: A Time-Honored Recipe for Success. June 11, 2009, Ithaca, New York.

Wilkins, J. "Healthy Connections: Food, Agriculture, and Community" Capital Region WIC Annual Staff Retreat. June 12, 2009, Glenville, NY.

Wilkins, J. “Is Local Food More Nutritious? It Depends" Panel: Eating Locally. Is it the Answer? Aspen Health Forum, Aspen Institute, Aspen, CO; July 24-27, 2009.

Wilkins, J. "Local Food: The Time has Come for Healthier people, stronger communities, and a sustainable food system". Seasonal Culinary Workshop - For Registered Dietitians and Diet Technicians New York Wine and Culinary Center. September 18, 2009, Canandaigua, NY.

Wilkins, J. "Developing Tools for Food System Analysis and Planning". A workshop for the Foodprints and Foodsheds Project. ILR Conference Center. Cornell University. Ithaca, NY. October 13, 2009.

Wilkins, J. "Regional Food Systems: Can Dietary Guidance Play a Role?" Panel presentation: Diet, Geography & Access: Strategies for a Building a Regional Food System. Conference: “It Takes a Region…” Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Conference. November 13-14, Albany NY.

Wilkins, J. “Local Food. What’s the Big Deal?” Shaping the Future of Rural Health 7th Annual Conference on Rural Health. Corning, New York. September 8-10, 2008.

Wilkins, J. “Local Food. Is it the answer?” 2008 Menu Development Roundtable. “Hot Topics” ~ September 4-5, 2008. Cornell University Hotel School. Ithaca, NY.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School: Health Motivations and Policy Opportunities.” 2008 Rural Schools Forum. Rural Health Network of South Central New York. Thursday July 30th. Whitney Point Senior High Cafeteria.

Wilkins, J. “Sustainable Eating Considerations for ASAP Food and Water Initiatives.” Presentation to the Cornell PCCIC. June 18, 2008. Cornell University.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School For Health and Well-being.” Health Quest MOVE ~ Eat Well Play Hard Food Service Conference ~ May 10, 2008.

Wilkins, J. “Local Food: Diet and Health Considerations.” CaRDI Regional Workshop ~ “Local Foods II” ~ Tupper Lake, NY. Friday April 18th, 2008.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School For Health and Well-being.” CaRDI Regional Workshop ~ “Local Foods II” ~ Tupper Lake, NY. Friday April 18th, 2008.

Wilkins, J. “Engaging People in Food System Change: What’s our Role?” Nutrition Concerns Conference “Food for Thought.” Wednesday April 16, 2008, Albany, NY.

“Local Food. What’s the Big Deal?” Ithaca League of Women Voters Annual Meeting. Salvation Army, Ithaca, NY ~ Monday April 21, 2008.

Wilkins, J. “Local Food. What’s the Big Deal?” Food Science Seminar Series ~ Spring 2008. Tuesday April 8, 2008.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to Cafeteria: Creating Healthy Kids and Vibrant Communities One Lunch at a Time” “Farm-to-Cafeteria: Bringing Schools and Communities to the Table.” A workshop organized by CCE of Onondaga County. Tuesday March 11, 2008 Cicero, NY.

Wilkins, J. “Local Food. What’s the Big Deal?” Panel presentation for “Eating Local: Different Perspectives – A Panel Discussion.” CSS SEMINAR SERIES - Spring 2008. Thursday, February 28, 2008.

Wilkins, J. “Farm-to-School Connections: Promise, Pitfalls, and Policy.” 2008 Virginia Biological Farming Conference and Trade Show. February 15 & 16 ~ Richmond, VA.

Wilkins, J. “Eating Right Here: Creating Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet.” SUNY - Cortland Bio Seminar. November 15, 2007 ~ Cortland, New York. (Invited)

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School: A Potential CED Strategy”. Plenary presentation at the Community and Rural Development Institute The Role of Local/Regional Foods in Community and Economic Development Conference. November 1, 2007 ~ Newark, New York. (Invited).

Wilkins, J. “Nutrition and Sustainable Food Systems.” Guest Lecture. CSS 190 Gary Fick 245 Warren Hall. September 25, 2007.

Wilkins, J. “Is Organic Better for Consumers?” Guest Lecture in Horticulture 494 Sept. 4, 2007

Wilkins, J. “Civic Dietetics – Engaging Nutrition Professionals in Creating Civic Agriculture” Presentation on June 2 Panel, “Civic Food and Nutrition Systems: Continuing the Work of Thomas A. Lyson,” at the Agriculture Food and Human Values Society (AFHVS) and the Association for the Study of Food in Society (ASFS) Joint Annual Meeting. Victoria BC. May 30-June 3, 2007.

Wilkins, J. “Food System Change: Will dietitians lead the way?” New York State Dietetic Association 77th Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Syracuse, NY, May 4-5, 2007.

Wilkins, J. (Attended by invitation) Food and Society Networking Conference. Travers, City, MI. April 24-26, 2007.

Wilkins, J. “Making the Farm to School Connection for Healthy Kids and Healthy Farms.” Workshop provided as part of the Cornell Professional Development Day for Teachers. Cornell University MVR Hall. March 24, 2007.

Wilkins, J. “Evaluating Farm to School: Data From New York State Survey” Presentation at the 3rd Annual National Farm to School Conference. Baltimore, MD. March 16-18, 2007. (Invited)

“Farm to School Policy in New York State.” Presentation at the 3rd Annual National Farm to School Conference. Baltimore, MD. March 16-18, 2007. (Invited)

“Farm to School Policy in New York.” 2007 Baum Forum: “Schools, Food and Gardening: Cultivating a Healthy Future.” New York City, NY. April 21, 2007. (Invited)

Farm to School in New York – Progress and Future. NY Farms! Annual Meeting. New York State Grange Headquarters, Cortland, NY. March 30, 2007. (Invited)

Farm to School Policy in New York State – an Update. Third National Farm to School Conference. Sponsored by the Community Food Security Coalition. Baltimore, MD. March 16-17, 2007. (Invited)

(Attended by invitation) Contributions of U.S. Food & Agricultural Policy to the Obesity Epidemic: Opportunities & Recommendations. Co-Sponsors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, W. K. Kellogg Foundation, and The Johnson Foundation. March 7-9, 2007.

Wilkins, J. “Time for a Healthier, More Nutritious Farm Bill?” Panel presentation for CaRDI Spring Seminar Series. “2007 Farm Bill: Implications for State & Local Food & Agricultural Policy in New York.” February 27, 2007. (Invited)

Wilkins, J. “Farm to Child Care: Applying Lessons Learned from NY Farm to School Projects.” NYS Department of Health, Eat Well Play Hard (EWPH) Pilot Project to Increase Locally & NY State Grown Produce in Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP) Sponsored Day Care Settings, March 29, 2007 Brainstorming Meeting. CCE - Horticulture Education Center. Schenectady, NY (Invited)

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School: Making the Connection – a Toolkit for Extension Educators and other Community Leaders.” Saturday January 27, 2007. Presented by Cornell Farm to School Program staff. Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York Conference. Syracuse, NY

Wilkins, J. “Addressing Health and Sustainability through Farm to School Policy: New York Examples.” Plenary presentation at, Schools, Food and Gardening: Cultivating a Healthy Future. Baum Forum, Teachers College Columbia University. April 21, 2007. (Invited).

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School Evaluation: What to Measure and Why”. Farm to School Track, Session 3: So what? Evaluating Farm to School Projects. Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association Conference. Owego, NY. January, 20, 2007.

Wilkins, J. Organized a one-day Farm to School Track. Session 1: Farm to School policy; Session 2: FTS in New York: Model Projects; Session 3: So what? Evaluating Farm to School Projects; Session 4: Making the FTS Connection. Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association Conference. Owego, NY. January, 20, 2007.

Wilkins J, Denniston R, Jordan W. New York State Farm to School Program. Poster presentation at the New York State Childhood Obesity Prevention Invitational Summit. Albany, NY. November 28-29, 2006.

Wilkins, J. Farm to School: Making the Connection - a Toolkit for Extension Educators and other Community Leaders. Workshop provided as part of a project funded through the NESARE Professional

Development Program. Irvington High School, Irvington Central School District, Irvington, NY 10533. November 17, 2006.

Wilkins, J. Farm to School: Making the Connection - a Toolkit for Extension Educators and other Community Leaders. Workshop provided as part of a project funded through the NESARE Professional Development Program. Schoharie High School, Schoharie Central School District Schoharie, NY 12157. November 16, 2006.

Wilkins, J. Farm to School: Making the Connection - a Toolkit for Extension Educators and other Community Leaders. Workshop provided as part of a project funded through the NESARE Professional Development Program.Geneva High School, 335 Gambee Road, Geneva, NY 14456. October 31, 2006.

Wilkins, J. Farm to School: Making the Connection - a Toolkit for Extension Educators and other Community Leaders. Workshop provided as part of a project funded through the NESARE Professional Development Program. Alden Central School District, Alden High School 13190 Park Street, Alden. NY 14004. October 30, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Remaking the Food System, Moving From Consumers to Food Citizens.” Growing Health Conference. Rural Health Network of the Southern Tier. Binghamton, NY. October 18, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “From Farm to Table Considering the Food System in Dietetic Practice.“ Westchester Rockland Dietetic Association Clinical Update October 13, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “The Farm Bill: Why Should Consumers and Nutrition Educators Care?” Closing Plenary presented with Frederick Kirschenmann at the 39th Annual Conference. San Fransisco. July 18, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School in New York”. Syracuse, NY; Annual meeting of the NYS Nutrition Council. June 3, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School: Research that makes the case.” The Baum Forum: Schools and Food Conference ( CUNY in NYC) CUNY in New York City. April 1, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Invitation to the Green Table - Cultivating Sustainability and Food Citizenship.” Les Dames D’Escoffier – Seattle Chapter annual meeting. May 22,2006.

Wilkins, J. “Farmers Market Nutrition Program - Creating Healthy, Food Secure New Yorkers.” ACCEE conference. Syracuse, NY. May 11, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School for Health Kids, Schools and Communities “School Food and Fitness for Life conference (Held at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY). March 31, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School Connections - How and Why “.Westchester County Farm to School Planning Meeting (Held at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY). March 30, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School: For Healthy and Food Literate Kids “Professional Development Day for Teachers in Tompkins County. March 23, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School Approaches for Sustainability “Sust Ag Education Seminar Series - Cornell University. March 17, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Healthy Food and Communities Workgroup – Farm and Food Policy Project.” Obesity Discussion Group. College of Human Ecology. March 16, 2006.

Wilkins, J. The Northeast Regional Food Guide “CHOICES: A Fresh Focus Sponsored by the C.S. Mott Group, MSU. Panel presentation followed by World Café format audience participation. Lansing MI. March 8, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Cultivating Food Citizenship.” Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Annual Conference. Closing Keynote. March 5, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School: Making the Connection.” Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Annual Conference. Workshop presentation. March 4, 2006.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School In New York.” Northeast Organic Farm Association - NY Conference Workshop. Co-presented with William Jordan, special assistant to NYS Commissioner of Agriculture. January 27, 2006.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Education and Engagement A Vision for the WSU Extension Consumer Food Safety Program.” Seminar given to the faculty of Food Science and Human Nutrition at WSU – Pullman and by video conference to Puyallup, and Wenatchee. December 9, 2005. Pullman, WA.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Farm to School In New York: Extension Educators Providing the Local Link.” November 16, 2005. Workshop provided at the Fall Update for nutrition supervisors with responsibility for EFNEP and FSNE. Garden Inn Hilton Hotel, Ithaca, NY)

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Farm to School in New York: The Time is Ripe!” Presentation was part of the Fall Educational Training for Class 10 of the LEAD-NY program. November 3, 2005. Birdseye Foods Corporate HQ in Rochester, NY.

Wilkins JL, Neff G, Bacelli B. 2005. “Making farm to school connections.” Workshop NYSSFA Annual Meeting. October 22, 2005. Syracuse, NY.

Wilkins JL, Jordan W, Adamick K. 2005. “Farm to School in New York: Ramping up.” Workshop at the Community Food Security Coalition Annual Conference. October 9, 2005. Atlanta, GA.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Farm to School Project Evaluation.” Teleconference presentation to participants of a NE SARE farm to school project.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Making Farm to School Connections for Healthy Kids and Healthy Farms.” NY State Parent Teacher Association Annual Conference. August 13, 2005. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Wilkins JL. 2005. “The Dietary Guidelines, Consumers and the Food Supply Gaps and Potential.” Panel presentation given in my absence at the Soil and Water Conservation Service Conference. August 2, 2005. Rochester, NY.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Institutional Purchasing Projects: Getting Started with Project.” Presentation was made via Conference Call for participants in Farm to School Training funded by NE SARE. July 6, 2005; connected from CU office.

Wilkins JL. 2005. Moderated and introduced this opening plenary session of the Society for Nutrition Education Annual Conference, “A Food Systems Approach to Improving Nutrition and Health.” July 24, 2005. Orlando, Florida.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Integrating Health and Sustainability in U.S. Agriculture Policy.” Presentation given twice at the NASULGC/USDA/CSREES sponsored Roundtable - food and society. July 19, 2005. Washington, DC.

Wilkins JL and Hemelgarn M. 2005. “Access, Agriculture and Advertising: The Devils and the Dietary Guidelines.” Presentation given at the The Joint Annual Meeting of the Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS) and Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society (AFHVS). June 11, 2005. Portland, OR.

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School in New York” Poster Presentation and Abstract at the Ecology of Obesity Conference. Cornell University Statler Ballroom. June 7, 2005

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Cornell Farm to School Program.” Poster presentation at the Ecology of Obesity Conference sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, Cornell University June 6-7, 2005. Statler Ballroom. Ithaca, NY.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Connecting New York Farms and Schools: For Healthy Kids, Healthy Farms, and Healthy Communities.” SPIN (Schools + Professionals in Nutrition) training, SUNY – Cortland, NY.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Eating Locally: Achieving Health and Sustainability One Bite at a Time.” MOFGA Workshop Local Food Systems Nutrition educators. Audience was extension and nutrition professions, food service personnel and a few farmers. May 6, 2005. Maine.

Wilkins JL, Asher K, Cook R. 2005. Connecting New York Farms and Schools. Workshop presentation at ACCEE 2005 Gateways to Great Ways – 2005. April 11. Buffalo, NY.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “What to Eat? Achieving Health and Sustainability One Bite at a Time.” Presentation given at the 2005 Milken Global Seminar. April 19, 2005. Hollywood, CA.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Farm to School Approaches to Addressing Child Obesity.” NYC, CCE office/ SPIN (Schools + Professionals in Nutrition) Training. April 13, 2005.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Sustainable Food Systems: Challenges and Possibilities.” 2005 Fletcher Conference. The Fletcher School, Tufts University. April 1, 2005. Medford, MA.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Making the Farm to School Connection: Achieving Healthy Weights and Agricultural Viability through Farm to School Links.” Presentation given for me by Bill Jordan of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets at the SPIN (Schools + Professionals in Nutrition) training hosted by the Hudson Valley Dietetic Association. Part of the NY Action for Healthy Kids. Capital Region BOCES. 900 Albany-Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205. March 17, 2005.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Increasing Acres to Decrease Inches: The Land Requirements of Low-Carbohydrate Diets.” 14th Annual PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture) Farming for the Future Conference, Reclaiming Health: Nourishing our Farms & Families. Workshop title: “Eating for Sustainability and Health: Proteins vs. Carbohydrates. February 4, 2005. State College, PA.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Farms to School Connections: Potential, Practicalities, and Policy.” Cornell Community Nutrition Program Seminar. February 14, 2005. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Food Security, Health, and Sustainability.” Panel presentation for the CIIFAD Forum Special Colloquium Series on: Sustainability in the Age of Development. Session Focus: Sustainable Development from Food Systems and Health Perspectives. February 9, 2005. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Wilkins JL. 2005. “Making the Farm to School Connection: Achieving Healthy Weights and Agricultural Viability through Farm to School Links.” Presentation given as part of the SPIN (Schools + Professionals In Nutrition) Trainings in conjunction with NYS Action for Healthy Kids. January 21, Buffalo NY.

Wilkins, J. “Children and Weight: What Schools Can Do.” Presentation given for Wendy Wolfe as part of the SPIN (Schools + Professionals In Nutrition) Trainings in conjunction with NYS Action for Healthy Kids. January 21, Buffalo NY.

Wilkins, J. Connecting Farms and Schools In New York State Addressing Childhood Obesity and Agricultural Viability through Farm to School Links. Northeast SARE (Sustainable Agriculture, Research and Education) Conference. Burlington, VT. October 19-21, 2004. (Invited presentation; 150 participants.)

Wilkins, J. Guiltless not Meatless: Consumer Preference for Pasture-raised Animal Products. Animals in the Food System Conference. Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners, MI. November 3-4, 2004 . (Invited presentation; 180 participants.)

Wilkins, J. The Northeast Regional Food Guide: Role of Dietary Guidance in Sustaining Health and Local Food Systems. The Soul of Agriculture Conference. University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH. November 7-9, 2004 (Invited presentation, 50 participants)

Wilkins, J. “Farm to School Approaches to Childhood Obesity and Agricultural Viability.” Presentation to a SPIN (Schools and Professionals in Nutrition) Training as part of the NYS Action for Healthy Kids Initiative. Sponsored by the Southern Tier Dietetic Association. Ithaca, NY. November 12, 2004. (Invited presentation; 33 participants)

Wilkins, J. Farm to School Connections in New York State – Survey Results. Presentation made to food service professionals at the New York State School Food Service Association Annual Convention, Buffalo, NY. Sunday, October 9, 2004. (Invited presentation; 28 participants)

Wilkins, J. Connecting Farms and Schools in New York. CCE Week Seminar. October 7, 2004 (Invited Presentation; satellite broadcast to 4 downlink site in New York, approximately 70 participants) October 7 2004, Presentation with Katherine Asher (CCE-St. Lawrence County). Seminar provided to Cornell faculty and county-based agriculture and nutrition educators via teleconference as part of Cornell Cooperative Extension Week Seminar Series October 4-8, 2004. The purpose of the seminar series is to highlight Cornell Cooperative Extension's role in enhancing New York's Agriculture and Food Systems. (Invited presentation; 110 participants)

Wilkins, J. Sustainable Agriculture: What Dietitians Should Know and Why. Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Sponsored Session on Sustainability and Dietetic Practice. American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition. Anaheim, CA. October 3-5, 2004. (Invited Presentation; 150 participants)

Wilkins, J. Local Food Systems and Nutrition: What are the Issues? Guest Lecture in CSS 190 Sustainable Agriculture (Professor: Gary Fick). September 28, 2004. (Invited lecture; 65 students)

Wilkins, J. Cornell Farm to School Program Display. Small Farms and Rural Living Expo. Ulster County Fair Grounds, New Paltz, NY. September 18-19, 2004.

Wilkins, J. Eating Right Here: Moving From Consumer to Food Citizen. Presidential Address presented at The Joint Annual Meetings of the Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society and the Association for the Study of Food and Society, Hyde Park, NY. June, 2004. (Invited presentation, 215 participants)

Wilkins, J. Increasing Acres to Decrease Inches: The Land Requirements of Low-Carbohydrate Diets. Paper presented at The Joint Annual Meetings of the Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society and the Association for the Study of Food and Society, Hyde Park, NY. June, 2004.

Wilkins, J. Farm to Cafeteria: A Tasty Idea Who's Time Has Come. Presentation at the 35th Anniversary Celebration for the Food and Nutrition Education in Communities Program, Division of Nutritional Sciences Extension. June 3, 2004. (Invited presentation, 25 participants)

Wilkins, J. Buy Fresh, Buy Local: Issues for Consumers, the Food System and Educators. Presented at the 2004 Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, July 17 - 21. (Invited presentation, 80 participants).

Wilkins, J. Community Food Systems Resource on tap at the Local Food Systems workshop organized by Hunger Action Network of New York. Albany, NY, 4/3/04. (Invited; 60 participants).

Wilkins, J. Farm to School Connections in New York. Introduction to opening Session of the Farm to School Workshop Selling Your Farm Products to Institutions: Strategies to Open the Door to Schools, Colleges, and Other Cafeterias. Sponsored by Heifer International, the Risk Management Agency and the National Farm to School Program. Fonda, NY. April 2, 2004. (Invited presentation; 58 participants).

Wilkins, J. Connecting Kids Growing Food with Farm to School Programs. Presented at the Kids Growing Food Teacher Workshop. Ken Post Lab, Cornell University, March 27, 2004. (Invited presentation, 60 participants.)

Struble MB, Roberts K, McCullum C, Wilkins JL. 2003. Use of a risk communication model to evaluate dietetics professions’ viewpoints on genetically engineered foods and crops. Abstract submitted to the Society for Nutrition Education for presentation and the 2003 Annual Meeting.

Peters CJ, Fick GW and JL Wilkins. 2002. Linking human nutrition to land resources in New York State. Poster presentation by GW Fick at the Annual meetings of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) in Indianapolis, Indiana. November 10-14, 2002.

Wilkins, J. “From Farm to School Cafeteria: Partnerships for Supporting Farms, Improving Health, and Building Community.” Principal organizer for this Northeast Regional Conference., Statler Hotel, Cornell University Campus, Ithaca, NY. With Heidi Mouillesseaux-Kunzman, Farming Alternatives Program and Glenda Neff, NY Farms! December 9-10, 2001.

Wilkins, J. “Regional Diets and Sustainable Food Systems.” Creating a Just and Sustainable Society Starting From Where We Live. Community envisioning series. Community Sustainability Project, Cornell University Center for Religion, Ethics, and Social Policy (CRESP). Warren Hall, Cornell University. Nov. 15, 2001.

Wilkins, J. “Genetically Engineered Foods: Diverse Viewpoints Among Land Grant University Faculty and Extension Educators.” Presentation at the Breast Cancer Environmental Risk Factors (BCERF) Program Adhoc constituent meeting. Stocking Hall, Cornell University. October 4, 2001.

Wilkins, J. “Nutrition and the Natural Environment.” Guest Lecture for NS 245: Social Science Perspectives in Food and Nutrition, Jeff Sobal, Professor. MVR Hall, Cornell University. Fall semester, 1993-2002.

Wilkins, J. “Nutrition, Dietary Guidelines and Local Food Systems.” Guest Lecture for Crop and Soil Science 190: Sustainable Agriculture. Gary Fick and Jane Mountpleasant, Professors. Warren Hall, Cornell University. Fall semester, 2000-2002.

Wilkins, J. “Growing Food Security in New York Communities.” Poster presentation. Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting. Full Circle: Agriculture, Nutrition and Health. With Paddock JD, Nelson J, Hardy O, Hulcoop L, Gillespie A, and Pelletier D. Oakland, CA. July 21- 24,2001.

Wilkins, J. “Farm-to-School Activities in New York State.” Panel presentation. Panel: “Healthy Farms, Healthy Kids: Linking Farmers with Schools for Innovative.” Panel Moderator: Peggy Adams. Presenters: Michael Hamm, Alison Harmon, Michelle Mascarenhas, Jennifer Wilkins. Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting. Full Circle: Agriculture, Nutrition and Health. Oakland, CA. July 21, 2001.

Wilkins, J. “Food Safety in the Context of the Food System.” Introductory presentation: “Food Safety and the Food System – Rethinking Risk, Realities, and Responsibilities.” Panel session at the Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting. Full Circle: Agriculture, Nutrition and Health. Panel organizers: Virginia Hillers, Jennifer Wilkins, and Pat Kendall. Oakland, CA. July 22, 2001.

Wilkins, J. “Food Safety and the Food System – Rethinking Risk, Realities, and Responsibilities.” Panel session at the Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting. Full Circle: Agriculture, Nutrition and Health. Panel organizers: Virginia Hillers, Jennifer Wilkins, and Pat Kendall. Oakland, CA. July 22, 2001.

Peters C and Wilkins J. “Reconciling consumption, dietary guidelines and agricultural production in New York State.” Panel presentation: “Deliberate Diets: Practices, Partnerships, and Policies to Enhance Local Food Systems Through Food Choices.” NE-185 panel session. The Joint Annual Meeting of the Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS) and Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society (AFHVS). Minneapolis, MN, June 10, 2001. J. Wilkins, panel organizer.

Wilkins, J. “Deliberate Diets: Practices, Partnerships, and Policies to Enhance Local Food Systems Through Food Choices.” NE-185 panel session organizer. The Joint Annual Meeting of the Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS) and Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society (AFHVS). Minneapolis, MN, June 10, 2001. J. Wilkins, panel organizer.

Wilkins, J. “Genetic Engineering and Food – Exploring Consumer Issues.” (Genetically Engineered Organisms Public Issues Education Project). Western New York Dietetics Association/CCE meeting. East Aurora, NY. Tuesday March 13, 2001.

Wilkins, J. “From Farm to Cafeteria: New Strategies for Linking School Food Service, Local Agriculture, and Community Food Systems.” Principal organizer for this statewide workshop. January 16, 2001, 9:30-4:00, William Rice Jr. Extension Center, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY.

Wilkins, J. “Agriculture, Food and Genomics in Land Grant Universities.” Session leaders: Thomas Lyson, (Rural Soc.), Jennifer Wilkins (Nutritional Sciences), and Clint Nesbitt (Communications), RS-666 Genomics, Agriculture, Food Systems, and Development, 261 Warren Wednesday, March 14, 2001.

Wilkins, J. “Community Food Security Activities in New York State.” Invited Panel presentation at the Future of Farming Forum. King of Prussia, PA. December 1, 2000.

Wilkins, J. “Growing Food Security in New York Communities - How does Food Security Connect with Agriculture?” Presentation at the 2000 Agriculture and Food Systems Inservice. Sheraton Hotel, Ithaca, NY. November 28, 2000.

Wilkins, J. “Update on the Genetically Engineered Organisms Public Issues Education Project,” 2nd

Tuesday CCESN satellite Broadcast, November 14, 2000. (with James Shanahan, and Clint Nesbitt).

Wilkins, J. “Update on 'Growing Food Security in New York Communities' Initiative,” 2nd Tuesday CCESN satellite Broadcast, November 14, 2000. (with Joan Paddock).

Wilkins, J. “Growing Food Security in New York Communities” Poster presentation. 2000 ACCEE Conference. Syracuse, NY. October 25-27, 2000.

Wilkins, J. “Regional Dietary Guidance – Promoting Health and Community Food Systems.” Poster presentation. 2000 ACCEE Conference. Ithaca New York. June 2-8, 2000.

“Growing Food Security in New York Communities” Poster presentation. 2000 ACCEE Conference. Ithaca, New York. June 2-8, 2000.

“Update on Community Food Security Initiative.” At 2000 Update for Nutrition Educators Working with Limited Resource Audiences. Cassowasco, NY. May 2, 2000.

“Community Food Security – What is it and how does it apply to you?” 2000 Agriculture and Food Systems Inservice (with Joan Paddock). Ramada Inn, Ithaca, NY, November 28 - 30.

“Community Food Systems - How do Organics Fit?” Kendall at Ithaca, Ithaca, NY, October 27, 2000.

“Growing Food Security in New York Communities – A New CCE Initiative.” (with Joan Paddock). Segment presented on the April 4, 2000 Satellite Inservice, Gillespie A, Community Food Systems: Building Productive Partnerships. April 4, 2000.

“Adopting Food Systems Thinking in Extension Work.” (with R David Smith). Workshop conducted as part of the Western District Agents meeting. East Aurora, NY. April 14, 2000.

“Genetically Engineered Foods and Crops – Taking a Food Systems Perspective.” General session at the 1999 Agriculture and Food System Inservice. Ithaca, NY, November 8, 1999.

Wilkins, J. McCullum, C., Pelletier, D., Wilkins, J. Agenda setting within a community’s food security planning process. Paper presented at the Society for Nutr Educ Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, July 24-28, 1999.

Wilkins, J. McCullum, C., Pelletier, D., Wilkins, J. Factors influencing agenda setting within a community’s food security planning process. Paper presented at the 1999 Joint Annual Meetings of the Assoc. Study of Food and Society (ASFS) and the Agric., Food, and Human Value Society (AFHVS), Toronto, CA, June 3-6.

Wilkins, J. “Sustainability - A Goal for Eaters and Growers.” Washington State Dietetic Association Annual Meeting. Semiahmoo, Blaine, WA. May 7, 1999.

Wilkins, J. “Creating a Sustainable Food System - What Is Our Role?” Keynote address. Oregon Dietetic Association Annual Meeting. Salem, Oregon. Quality Inn, March 15, 1999.

Wilkins, J. “The Northeast Regional Food Guide: How to Help Your Customers Eat Right AND Support Local Agriculture.” Concurrent session. 36th Annual New York State Farmers' Direct Marketing Conference. Adams Mark Hotel, Buffalo, NY, February 2, 1999.

Wilkins, J. “Building Local Food Systems in the Northeast. Keynote address.” 36th Annual New York State Farmers' Direct Marketing Conference. Adams Mark Hotel, Buffalo, NY, February 2, 1999.

Wilkins, J. “Nutrition and Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems.” Agriculture and Food Systems Statewide Program Initiative at Cornell. New Extension Staff. February, June and September, 1998

Wilkins, J. “Eating Seasonally and Locally - Linking Diets with Community Food Security.” Hunger and Nutrition: Food Security in New Hampshire Communities, The 3rd Annual Conference of the NH Nutrition Education Coalition and The Annual Fall Meeting of the NH Dietetic Association. Manchester, NH. November 10, 1998.

Wilkins, J. “Eating Seasonally and Locally — Consumer Participation in the Food System.” Food Science & Technology Seminar, Department of Food Science and Technology. Food Science and Technology. Cornell University—NYSAES-Geneva, NY. September 23, 1998.

“Consumer Perceptions of Seasonal and Local Foods.” Wilkins, JL, Bowdish, E and Sobal, J. Paper presented at the Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM. July 21, 1998.

“University Student Beliefs about Seasonal and Local foods.” Wilkins, JL, Bowdish, E and Sobal, J. Paper presented at the 1998 Joint Meeting of the Assoc. Study of Food and Society (ASFS) and Agric. Food, and Human Values Soc. (AFHVS). San Francisco, CA, June 7.

“Consumers interaction with the local and global food system.” Panel Discussion: Consumers, Commodities and Communities: Local Food Systems in a Globalizing Environment. Gail Feenstra, Jennifer Wilkins, Larry Busch, Steve Stevenson. 1998 Joint Meeting of the Assoc. Study of Food and Society (ASFS) and Agric. Food, and Human Values Soc. (AFHVS). San Francisco, CA, June 6.

McCullum, C., Pelletier, D., Wilkins, J. Understanding issues of participation and power within a community-driven food security initiative in New York’s North Country. Paper presented at the 1998 Joint Meeting of ASFS and AFHVS. San Francisco, CA, June 4-8.

“From Dogma to Diet -- How to Really eat Locally.” Wilkins, JL and Gussow, JD. Panel. 1998 Joint Meeting of ASFS and AFHVS. San Francisco, CA, June 5.