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All demonstrations will include a tasting.

• Demo | Healing Meals for Cancer Recovery | Taste and discover recipes that have benefits for cancer recovery in this demo of Tuscan white bean soup. | 10:15 - 11 a.m.
  Hosts: Terese Hollander, Catering Supervisor, UC Davis Health | Danielle Baham, R.D., Registered Dietitian, UC Davis Health
• Panel | Challenges and Opportunities Facing California Agriculture | Learn about the challenges that face agriculture in California and hear the opportunities to overcome them. | 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Hosts: Ashley Stokes, Ph.D., Dean, UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Anne Todgham, Ph.D., Associate Professor, UC Davis Department of Animal Science | Colin Dixon, Director, Student Farm, UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute | Majdi Abou Najm, Ph.D., Lead Faculty Advisor for the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, UC Davis Department of Land, Air and Water Resources | Neal M. Williams, Ph.D., Professor of Entomology, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology 
• Taste & Talk | Anti-inflammatory Foods for Everyday Health | Discover foods to incorporate in everyday cooking that help reduce and manage inflammation.  | 12 - 12:20 p.m.
  Hosts: Kathryn Leah MacLean, R.D., Registered Dietitian, Integrative Medicine, UC Davis Health | Daniel Okamoto, M.D., Physician, Integrative Medicine, UC Davis Health
• Panel | Good Food is Good Medicine: Nutrition that Heals | Listen in on this panel discussion and learn how food plays a role in prevention and curing as we age. | 1 - 1:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Scott Fishman, M.D., Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, UC Davis Health | Kathryn Leah MacLean, R.D., Registered Dietitian, Integrative Medicine, UC Davis Health | Francene Steinberg, Ph.D., R.D., Chair, UC Davis Department of Nutrition | Maria Gardner, Associate Scientist, UC Davis College of Biological Sciences
• Demo | Affordable Choices for a Healthier Planet Learn how to maximize seasonal produce from your local farmers market, discover tips and tricks for eating sustainably on a budget, and taste roasted tomato sauce in this demo using fresh and local tomatoes. | 2 - 2:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Chef Bob Walden, Executive Chef, UC Davis Health | Angela Salas, R.D., Registered Dietitian, UC Davis Health
• Panel | Sips of Change: Climate, Culture and the Future of Flavor | A panel discussion focused on the effects of climate change on wine, beer and more. | 3 - 3:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Ron Runnebaum, Ph.D., Associate Professor, UC Davis Departments of Viticulture and Enology and Chemical Engineering | Glen Fox, Ph.D., Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences, UC Davis Food Science and Technology | Ben Montpetit, Ph.D., Marvin Sands Department Chair and Professor, UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology | Sofia Elena Poblet 
• Taste & Talk | Upcycling Wine Grapes | Learn how wine grapes are being upcycled and taste the delicious results. | 4 - 4:20 p.m.
  Hosts: Edward Spang, Ph.D., Associate Professor, UC Davis Food Science and Technology | Selina Wang, Ph.D., Professor of Cooperative Extension, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology | Scott Forsberg, Vine to Bar
• Panel | The Americas: Wine and Science | A discussion about the intersection of wine and science in the Americas, hosted by a panel of experts from UC Davis, a winery and Slow Food. | 5 - 5:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Audrey Russek, Ph.D., Curator, Food and Wine, UC Davis Library | Ben Montpetit, Ph.D., Marvin Sands Department Chair and Professor, UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology | Andrew Waterhouse, Ph.D., Professor, UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology | Laura Catena, M.D., Managing Director, Bodega Catena Zapata and Founder, Catena Institute of Wine | Mercedes Granier
• Demo | Plant-based Eating for Chronic Disease Prevention | UC Davis nutrition expert and chef share the benefits of plant-based meals for chronic disease prevention and debunk myths surrounding plant-based diets, all while creating a Greek falafel recipe for you to enjoy. | 6 - 6:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Chef James Ablett, Executive Sous Chef, UC Davis Health | Haley Adel, R.D., Registered Dietitian, UC Davis Health
• Panel | Indigenous Foods Across the Americas | Learn about the history and health benefits of the various indigenous foods across the Americas in this expert panel discussion. | 7 - 7:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Jacquelyn Ross, UC Davis Admission Advisor | Liza Grandia | Professor and Department Chair, UC Davis Department of Native American Studies | Ana Paula Boquadi

All demonstrations will include a tasting. 

• Demo | Living Lab: Try it! Debunking Myths About Public Food Service | UC Davis chefs address myths and questions surrounding public food service while working with Fable Mushrooms in this Living Lab Demonstration. | 10:15 - 11 a.m.
  Hosts: Chef Kue Her, Senior Executive Chef, UC Davis | Chef Roger Thompson, Executive Chef, UC Davis
• Panel | Sustainable Beef Procurement in Practice | Learn about the sustainable practices being implemented in the realm of beef procurement in this panel discussion. | 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Hosts: Chef Santana Diaz, Executive Chef, UC Davis Health | Sam Bookin, Manager, Cream Co. Meats | Patrick Huber, Scientist | Tom Richards, President, Richards Regenerative Beef
• Taste & Talk | Seasonal Produce | Discover and taste seasonal produce, learn about its benefits, where to find it and how you can use it in this demonstration from UC Davis Student Farm. | 12 - 12:20 p.m.
  Host: Colin Dixon, Director, Student Farm, UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute
• Demo | Tasty Adventures: Getting Kids Excited about Eating Local | You don't have to go far to have a delicious adventure! UC Davis chef and diet expert share how while creating a brown rice recipe using local UC Davis veggies. | 2 - 2:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Chef Jeff Clark, Executive Chef, UC Davis | Callie Austin, R.D., Registered Dietitian, UC Davis Health
• Panel | Sourcing Seafood Sustainably | Experts from UC Davis and Slow Food discuss how seafood can be sourced sustainably. | 3 - 3:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Pamela Wu, Director of News and Media Relations, UC Davis Health | Jackson Gross, M.S.P.H., Ph.D., Cooperative Extension Aquaculture Specialist, UC Davis Department of Animal Science | Chef Kue Her, Executive Chef, UC Davis | Lucia Guadalupe Cosgaya Valladares
• Demo | Seafood for Health and Sustainability | Learn how you can incorporate seafood into your diet in a healthy and sustainable way in this demo featuring eco-friendly seafood. | 4 - 4:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Chef Cesar Cienfuegos, Executive Chef, UC Davis | Jennifer Gable, R.D., Registered Dietitian, UC Davis Health
• Panel | Connecting Knowledge Across Generations: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture | A panel discussion spanning the historical connection of ancient agriculture and how emerging science is shaping its future. | 5 - 5:45 p.m.
  Hosts: Ned Spang, Ph.D., Associate Professor, UC Davis Food Science and Technology | Ben Montpetit, Ph.D., Marvin Sands Department Chair and Professor, UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology | Cristina Lazcano, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Soil Ecology, UC Davis Land, Air and Water Resources | Keith Taylor, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension and Community Economic Development, UC Davis Department of Human Ecology | Martha Chavez