Seminar on Heritage Grains Renaissance: The Tuscan and Sicilian Experience 

Seminar Ancient Grains Renaissance: The Tuscan and Sicilian Experience organized by ACCENT in collaboration with the University of California EAP in Florence.

The seminar will take place on Thursday, November 22, at 3:00 pm at the ACCENT Study Center, Piazza Santo Spirito 10, Florence.

Below the details of the event.

Heritage Grains Renaissance: The Tuscan and Sicilian Experience 

A seminar exploring the recent revival of ancient grains in Tuscany and Sicily from a historical, nutritional, and business perspective. Discussion will revolve around the research and practices of food archaeology, agronomy, and nutritional science to analyze the ancient grains boom through a regional lens. Finally, the seminar will examine the economic and social implications of this renewed trend.

Guido Gualandi (President, Associazione Grani Antichi di Montespertoli; University of California EAP in Florence)

Heritage Grains Renaissance in Montespertoli

 

Paolo Guarnaccia (Università di Catania)

Heritage Grains in Sicily

 

Nadia Mulinacci (Università di Firenze)

Bioactive Components of Minor Cereals and Ancient Grains

 

Ginevra Virginia Lombardi (Università di Firenze)

Food System Sustainability: Evolution and Perspective

 

Sergio Rufini (University of California EAP in Florence)

Moderator

Refreshments to follow. RSVP to florence@accentintl.com is appreciated.