Mark Winne

In addition to his writing, Mark Winne maintains an active speaking schedule that includes keynote speeches for annual meetings and conferences, talks and trainings for smaller gatherings, and lectures for colleges and universities. Topics include domestic hunger and food insecurity, public health, sustainable agriculture, social and food justice, food democracy and food sovereignty, the role of public policy in promoting social change, and empowering individuals and communities to take charge of their own destinies. Drawing on his 40 years of community food system experience, Winne mixes inspirational messages with themes of active citizen engagement, challenging the status quo – especially the industrial food system – and what we must do, both individually and collectively, to regain control of our food, bodies, and communities.

The section About Mark Winne provides information on his background and experience. The video clip at the bottom of this page gives viewers a glimpse of his style and ideas.

The following list is a sample of the organizations and conferences where Winne has spoken since 2009:

New York Natural and Organic Farming Association annual conference
Massachusetts Public Health Association annual conference
Minnesota Blue Cross/Blue Shield Foundation
Colorado Health Foundation
National Rural Mental Health Association annual conference
Carolina Stewardship Alliance annual conference
Maine Nutrition Council annual conference
Southwest Marketing Network annual conference
University of Montana
University of Virginia
Rutgers University
University of Pennsylvania
Bates College
Eastern Mennonite University
Duke University
Alaska Department of Health Food Policy Council training seminar
Northwest Harvest Food Bank (Washington State)
Capital Area Food Bank (Washington, DC)
Gettysburg College
South Florida Food Summit
Society of Nutrition Education
Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee
Colorado Dietetics Association annual conference

Fees and Expenses: Mark Winne uses a flexible fee schedule to make it possible for a variety of organizations to use his services. Speaker fees can also be adjusted if the contracting organization agrees to purchase Winne’s books for resale or other forms of distribution in association with the speaking events. Generally, expenses include reimbursement for economy airfare from Albuquerque, New Mexico to the designated location, ground transportation, and lodging and meals in accordance with the required time at the location.

Food Policy Council Training: Through his work at the Community Food Security Coalition, Mark Winne provides a variety of training and technical assistance services to organizations and communities interested in developing local and state food policy councils. These services include phone and email consultation as well as on-site workshops and seminars. While it is still necessary for contracting groups to pay for travel expenses should it be desirable for him to be on-site, Winne’s time for food policy council work is generally paid for by the Community Food Security Coalition.

For more information, use the Contact page to send an inquiry or call (505) 983-3047.