Panthers on Politics | Politics of Food and Agriculture

“Panthers on Politics” hosts a conversation with Corey Flynn and Patrick Shirey, two Pitt Professors, about the politics of food and agriculture, food insecurity and how they both influence our community.

October 26, 2023

“Panthers on Politics” hosts Ruby Scupp and Josie Cantelmo sit down with two Pitt professors, Corey Flynn and Patrick Shirey, to hold a crucial conversation surrounding the politics of food and agriculture and how food insecurity influences our community.

Throughout the episode, Flynn and Shirey discuss how the federal government influences food and agriculture, including the 2023 Farm Bill and how it influences the agricultural industry. They also discuss the importance of sustainable food systems and how college students can get involved in their communities to fight food insecurity.

This podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Audio edited by Julia Smeltzer

Music by BoDLeasons from Pixabay.

About the Contributor

Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager

I'm Julia, a Senior majoring in Media and Professional Communications with a certificate in Digital Media and Professional Writing. This is my 4th year working for The Pitt News and I hope to pursue a career in Journalism or Marketing!